When does the season starts?
Our season starts August 1. The first 2 weeks are conditioning and must be attended. Each child has to have 20 hrs of conditioning including cheer. The first 2 weeks light wear( shorts and tshirts) and helmets for football. Cheer will just wear practice wear t shirt and shorts and tennis shoes.
What are the registration requirements for both football & cheer?
1. Birth certificate (must verify original copy)
2. 2024-2025 Youth Participant Medical History Form
3. Copy of child’s FINAL 2022/23 report card (Showing the home address)
4. 2024-2025 Player/ Participant Contract
5. Registration fee
How often is practice? Are there any rules pertaining to time practiced?
The first weeks will be Monday through Friday 6-8pm. Afterwards Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 pm. No contact/stunting is permitted during the conditioning week and this time is used to exercise and begin evaluations on the kids. IT IS MANDATORY FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THIS FIRST TWO WEEKS AS THEY MUST LOG CONDITIONING HOURS OUT OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE THEY ARE PERMITTED TO PRACTICE IN FULL PADS (MAKE CONTACT) IN FOOTBALL OR TO STUNT IN CHEERLEADING. From the end of conditioning until Labor Day teams can practice in pads for 10 hours per week. After Labor Day teams are allowed to practice 6 hours per week. Cheerleading practices typically average the same hours per week as football. This is directly up to each coaches discretion.
Can my child participate with an association they are not zoned for?
Registration of a football player/cheerleader can only be made at the association they are zoned for (unless they live in a high school district which does not have a Pop Warner program). We are a NO ZONE AREA so any parts of Richmond Cty, Burke Cty and Aiken Cty can particpate. Waivers must be granted by East Georgia Pop Warner if needed.
Does Pop Warner require its participants to try out?
NO TRYOUTS! – Pop Warner programs are not permitted to hold tryouts.
How do I know what division to register my football player/cheerleader for?
Sports Connect (Stack Sports) uses your child's birthday to place them in the appropriate group. It is IMPORTANT that this information be entered correctly! Ultimately it will be at the Cheer Director's discretion as to which team your child is placed on.
What is the cut-off date for the participants age determination?
JULY 31st of the current year
How much does it cost to register my child with Garden City Falcons Pop Warner?
$175 for FOOTBALL
$175 for CHEERLEADING
What's included in the registration fee for football?
-Uniform
-Decal for Helmet
-Pop Warner Patch
-Rental fee of Practice field and Home Field
-Security officer during game day
-Referees
-Practice Equpment
What's NOT included in the registration fee for football?
- Black Helmet
-Cleats
-Practice Shirts/ Pants
-Shoulder Pads
-Tethered Mouth Piece and Spare Mouth Piece
-Equipment Bag(optional but highly recommended)
-Large Water Jug
-Chin Strap
-Athletic supporter and Compression) shorts
What's included in the registration fee for cheer?
-Uniform
-Socks (1 pair, can purchase additional at a fee)
-Hair bow
-Pop Warner Patch
-Poms (but will be taken up after the season ends)
-Cheer Bookbag
-Rental fees for Practice field and Home Field
-Security during home games
-Referees
What's NOT included in the registration Fee for Cheer?
-Shoes
-Competition Uniform
-Water Bottle
-Black practice shorts
**Cheer will fundraise for Competition Uniforms and for additional Competition Fees**