2026 Pop Warner Football Season

2026 FALL FOOTBALL

Welcome to the 2026 Pop Warner Fall Football Season !!

Lake Nona Youth Sports is pleased to announce that Pop Warner Football & cheer registration is open!

Players will all be assigned in order of the registration date after the returning player registration window closes with returning players from the 2025 season getting priority over the first 7 days.

Registration Cost for 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U is $400.

We will also require an equipment deposit, in the form of a check, due at equipment pickup. We will hold this check until the end of season and return it to you when you have returned all equipment that has been issued to you. In the event that you do not return any piece of equipment, this check will be cashed and all or part of the funds will be used to replace anything that was missing. Any unused portion will be returned to you at a later date.

Every family will be responsible for a total of 20 hours of volunteer work during the tackle football season. If you do not wish to volunteer during the season, there is a $100 mandatory non-volunteer fee that will be charged at time of registration. Leading up to the season, our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to get you signed up for your volunteer hours. Possible volunteer jobs include but are not limited to: game day set up and break down, admission table, chains during games as well as volunteer opportunities through our partnership with the Lake Nona High School to help them on their game days as well.

FOOTBALL Registration FEE includes use of a helmet, shoulder pads, and practice & game jerseys. All equipment must be returned at the end of the season. Parents are responsible for purchasing the following items: Practice pants (we recommend at least two pairs), cleats, mouth guard, and a water bottle.

Please refer to the following 2026 Pop Warner Age Based Team & Head Coach Matrix as a guide to select the right team for your child.

2026 Age Based Teams & Head Coach Matrix:

Division: Inclusive Birthdays: Head Coach
8U 7 or 8 Years Old as of 7/14/26 Angel Medina
9U*** 9 Years Old as of 7/14/26 Jeremy Black
10U 10 Years Old as of 7/14/26 Michael Mullnix
11U 11 Years Old as of 7/14/26 David Aubrey
12U 12 Years Old as of 7/14/26 Bruce Grimes
13U 13 Years Old as of 7/14/26 Ernesto Olaizola

A child's age on July 14, 2026 is her/his age for the season for purposes of selecting a team.
LNYS' register players down to the lowest age based team to give each player the best developmental opportunity possible. LNYS does not roster a player up to the next level at a Coach's or Parent's request.
Above teams are subject to change pending Pop Warner Direction and/or LNYS Board Decisions

Please reference the 2026 pop warner forms and go over the checklist (located on our website under the forms & link tab) as a guide for what forms are required and how to successfully complete your athlete's registration.

Individual team moms will collect required paperwork per the referenced checklist, provide access to hard copy required forms, answer questions and or help parents fill out paperwork/register online.

The regular season begins on July 15th and consists of 7 or 8 regular season games. Playoffs will take place after the regular season for eligible teams. Please check back to this website regularly for updates on camps and conditioning that will be taking place between May and the start of the season.

Players will be required to get 10 hours of acclimation training prior to suiting up, so the schedule for the first two weeks will have different days/hours depending on the level of play and at the coach’s discretion.

PRACTICE - Held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Heroes Park (14028 Centerline Drive, Orlando, FL 32827)

HOME GAMES will be played on Saturdays at Lake Nona High School (12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832)

AWAY GAMES PLAYED AT LOCATION BASED ON OPPONENT

Refund Policy
• There will be no refunds after registration closes.
• Refund requests prior to registration closing will be a full refund less $25 to cover the cost of registration (credit card processing fees)
In order to process a refund the following information must be submitted at the time of request.
• Athlete Name
• Parent Name (as you want the check to be made out to)
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number

For football and cheer registration questions, please email:
[email protected]

2026 Fall Football Registration

2026 Lake Nona Jr. Lions Tackle Football

Hello and welcome to the Lake Nona Jr. Lions Pop Warner 2026 season!

We are excited to kick off a new season and proudly welcome both our returning families and those new to the Jr. Lions family. We're looking forward to a fun, successful, and rewarding year for our athletes and families.

Registration Costs

The registration cost for the 2026 tackle football season is $400. This fee includes:

Two personalized jerseys (one home and one away) and integrated football pants for your athlete to keep after the season
Equipment rental for the season, including a helmet and shoulder pads. All rented equipment must be returned within seven (7) business days following your final game of the season. Failure to return equipment may result in a fine of up to $600. An equipment rental deposit check in the amount of $600 will be required. Upon return of all equipment issued to you, we will return the check to you. If you fail to return any equipment, we will cash the check and use all or a portion of those funds to replace any missing equipment.... returning any unused portion to you at a later date.

Payment Information

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration
Full payment must be received no later than June 5th
No refunds will be issued after May 8th, 2026

Code of Conduct & Safety Policy

Lake Nona Youth Sports is a family-friendly youth sports organization. We are committed to providing a safe, positive, and respectful environment for all participants.
There will be a zero tolerance for violence, vulgar language, or disrespect toward volunteers, athletes, parents, or staff.
All Pop Warner events - including practices, games, and competitions - are weapon-free zones. Weapons of any kind (including knives and firearms), as well as smoking, drinking, or illegal substances, are strictly prohibited.

Registration Requirements

To complete registration, you will need to upload:
A clear photo of child's birth certificate
A passport-style photo of your child (solid background, no hats, no glasses)

Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. Team communication will be sent via email and through the app your coach chooses. You can also follow us on our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information and announcements. By continuing the registration process, you acknowledge and agree to all policies and information outlined above.

Thank you for choosing Lake Nona Youth Sports. We're excited to have you and welcome you to the Jr. Lions family!

Warm regards,

Lake Nona Youth Sports