2017 Registration Procedure

To register, click Register Here on the East River Pop Warner website. Only completed registrations that are one of the first 425 received will be granted a spot. Paperwork turn-in dates are May 20th (8am – 10am), June 15th (6pm-8pm) & June 25th (6pm - 8pm), 2017 at Willow Creek Park in Bellevue. The following documents must be brought to Paperwork Turn-in (all documents must be provided at this time for your child to be placed on a team):

·  Participant Contract and Parent Consent Form

·  Equipment check deposit of $200.00 made payable to East River Pop Warner (this check is not cashed unless equipment is not returned)

·  Copy of birth certificate for proof of age

·  Copy of recent report card for academic standing

·  Physical Fitness and Medical History Form signed by a doctor

·  Picture of player

·  Concussion Agreement signed by player & parent

Registration Requirement Check List (you must provide all 7 items)

1.  Participant Contract and Parent Consent Form - (completed in full and signed)

2.  Player Registration Fee -

  1. $125 Player Registration Fee-Payment due on-line. Only credit cards or debit cards will be accepted. THIS FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING INJURY OR SUSPENSION/DISQUALIFICATION, AFTER AUGUST 1, 2017. If your Child drops before August 1st a $15.00 service fee will be applied. We are unable to offer multiple player or hardship discounts for families. Players will keep their jersey at the end of the season.
  2. $200 Equipment Deposit Fee - SEPARATE check or money order made payable to EAST RIVER POP WARNER. The league will provide full uniform/equipment on a rental basis. Players MUST be present to pick up their equipment. Players must provide own mouth guard, athletic supporter/cup, proper footwear and socks, and water bottle. Deposits will be issued at the conclusion of the season if all equipment is returned in appropriate condition. Players MUST be present to pick up their equipment. *ERPW reserves the right to pursue payment for any damages, or lost items, exceeding the deposit amount. *

3.  Proof of Age (copy of birth certificate or any official government record)

4.  Proof of Current Satisfactory Academic Standing – Copy of latest report card to determine equivalent of a 2.0 GPA or a ranking of 70%. A satisfactory progress report as determined by the school or a home schooled teacher will also be acceptable. League may verify standing of any player as it deems necessary. The academic report card MUST include 2nd and/or 3rd quarter of the current academic school year and must include the teacher comment sections. Any "old" or altered submission will result in the rejection of the registration.

5.  Physical Fitness and Medical History Form – A completed Physical Fitness and Medical History Form must be completed by both parent and physician/nurse practitioner and be DATED in 2017 attesting that there are no observable conditions which would prevent child from participating in tackle football. Keep in mind that your medical practitioner may not require an updated physical if one has been performed recently. If needed, do not schedule a physical after the registration deadline. No spots will be held for anyone. Call your doctor’s office early to be sure to have this necessary information at Paper Work Turn In.

6.  Picture of Player - Required by national office (preferably a school photo from current year)

7.  Concussion Agreement (completed in full and signed by both player and parent)

Volunteer Opportunities

East River Pop Warner is looking for volunteers to help in all capacities! The success of this program is dependent on the volunteers that help in any way. We encourage parents to become involved to help contribute to this success and ask that you generously consider donating your time. We are looking for volunteers in coaching, being a team mom, concessions, apparel sales, paperwork turn in, equipment handout, banquet prep, etc.. We will be sending out sign up opportunities throughout the season or please email if you are interesting in volunteering!

2017 Player Information/Registration

Please read this information carefully before proceeding with registering a child for this program. The purpose of this information is to provide general information about the program and registration. Further specifics are made available in the summer to registered players as team assignments are made. This program is coed, tackle football.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

You MUST be a permanent resident of Green Bay, New Franken, Lawrence, Allouez, Bellevue, Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Denmark, Ledgeview, Scott, Rockland or Humboldt to be eligible as a player in this league. If you are not sure where you live, check your property tax bill. Boundaries are taken very seriously. All registrations WILL have residency verified by the league.

AGE SCHEMATICS

Registered players will be placed in the appropriate division AS DETERMINED BY THE LEAGUE. A player's age ON July 31, 2017 is the age for determining eligibility for this season. For example, if you turn 7 after 7-31 you would not be eligible. If you turn 12 after 7-31 you would be eligible.

Division / Ages
Mighty-Mite* / 7 and 8
Junior Pee Wee / 9 and 10
Pee Wee / 11 and 12

Age limits are established by National Rule and are final.

*Mighty-Mite division is purely instructional and includes coaches on the field of play. Official standings are not kept and there are no awards granted to division winners.

RETURNING PLAYERS

Returning players are NOT guaranteed to be on the same team/division and/or with the same coaches as in 2016. All registration requirements and deadlines apply equally to new and returning players.

TEAM/DIVISION ASSIGNMENT

With the exception of sibling and father-child requests, the league WILL NOT accept any requests for special team/division assignment. This includes requests to be with relatives or neighbors or coaching staff members from prior year(s). Carpooling requests may also be declined. The league uses a complex, established system for placement. There are no tryouts with this program. Team, coaching staff, and Division placement will be final.

PRACTICES

A player must be willing and able to attend 2-3 practices/week throughout the season in addition to ALL games on Saturdays. In the first 3 weeks of the season there will be 20 total hours of practice, including the league scrimmage game. All players MUST satisfy 10 hours of conditioning/non-contact practice and 10 hours of contact practice prior to participating in any league game. Please keep this in mind when planning vacations. Required practice time will be met by all registered players and monitored by the league, even if games have to be missed. Coaching staffs will monitor this closely. Once the regular season begins, practices will be held 2 times per week for a maximum of 2 hours each. Chronic and/or unexcused absences could result in suspension, dismissal, or ineligibility for Mandatory Play Requirements established by the league.

Please remember that this is a very structured program with a heavy emphasis on practice and the repetitive teaching of important skills and safe techniques. Do not register if you cannot make the time/travel commitment.

MANDATORY PLAY REQUIREMENT (MPR)

Subject to regular attendance at practice, each player can be assured of playing time in every league game. Subject to regular practice attendance, each player is guaranteed at least 12 plays from scrimmage as a defensive and/or offensive position player. Players will receive their MPR by the end of the 3rd quarter or they will start the 4th quarter and remain in until the MPR has been satisfied. Coaching staffs always have the authority to play players at the position(s) and in the situations it feels most appropriate.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

The required items for registering MUST be submitted TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME at the Paperwork turn-in. Any missing items, including proof of medical clearance, will result in the registration being void. No spots will be held for anyone. Only the first 425 completed registrations received by May 31, 2017 will be granted a spot in 2017. If 425 completed registrations come in before May 31st, then registration will close at that point.

** Only registrations completed on-line are acceptable**

Shortly after the registration deadline all registered players will receive an email welcome letter with more specifics about the season. All subsequent information will come directly from a member of your child's coaching staff. Registrations received after May 31st will be placed on a waiting list.

If you have any questions about on-line registration please send those to

UPON COMPLETING ON-LINE REGISTRATION YOUR RECEIPT IS PROOF OF YOUR SPOT FOR THE SEASON.

TENTATIVE CALENDAR

*May 31 or upon receipt of 425 completed registrations - Registration Closes.

-Sometime in June welcome letters will be emailed to registered players.

-Equipment Check-out dates: July 20th 5:30 pm-7:30 pm and July 25th 5:30 pm -7:30 pm at Willow Creek Park.

-July 16th - Rules meeting for all Coaches at Willow Creek Park at 6:30 pm (attendance is mandatory).

After the coaches meeting, Coaches will be contacting player’s families with specific dates and times for practice schedules. August 7th will be the first day of practice.

- A complete game schedule will also be available online. Please check the East River Pop Warner website often for specific dates and times regarding all league related activities.

WWW.EASTRIVERPOPWARNER.ORG

IMPORTANT NOTES

East River Pop Warner is looking for ADULT, experienced FOOTBALL (preferably WIAA-certified) officials for the 2017 season. Officials must be available on Saturdays. Background checks will be conducted. Officials are compensated. Interested candidates should contact

East River Pop Warner is seeking coaches for the 2017 Pop Warner Season.

All coaches belonging to a “POP WARNER” affiliation must be certified and/or have a certificate of training. In order to meet this requirement, East River Pop Warner has teamed up with USA FOOTBALL to become certified in Heads-Up. In addition to your commitment on coaching for East River Pop Warner, the league will pay for your training to become certified through Heads-Up Football. Coaches will also need to pass a background check.

The goal for all of us is to ensure that all Pop Warner coaches are certified by the USA Football to teach proper blocking and tackling techniques in a better and safer way. Interested coaches contact Jimmy Reiffers at

Information on the Academic All-Star Program, including eligibility guidelines, will be included in the Welcome Letter that goes out in the summer.

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