Welcome to Hanover Jr. Wildcats Football!
Hanover Jr. Wildcats is a Pop Warner local association in the Northern Indiana League within the Mid-America Region.
Our teams will travel within the Northern Indiana League area. Many games are with teams that are within an hour drive from Hanover Township. However, some teams may require travel that is over an hour for a game. Home games are also played at Hanover Central fields.
Practices are outdoors August - the end of the season. The schedule will be set prior to the start of the season and will have minimal changes.
First 2 weeks - Conditioning 4 days/week
Mid Aug - Labor Day 4 days/week
After Labor Day - 3 days/week
Wildcat teams do participate in Regional Playoffs when our teams qualify. These games are typically played in the Chicagoland area.
Coaches will reach out Mid July.
There is a parent's meeting before the season begins.
Practice begins on August 1.
Regular Season Games begin the End of August
League Playoffs begin Mid October
Regional Playoffs begin Early November
Stay Up-to-Date about Spirit Wear, Events and All Things HJW by connecting to the HJW Facebook Page.
Choosing a Team for Your Child
There are NO TRYOUTS. Wildcat teams follow the unlimited weight with an age categorization.
Register for your child's current age AS OF AUGUST 1.
Example 1: Chase will be 7 on July 10... Chase will sign up for 8U
Example 2: Addie will be 11 on August 5... Addie will sign up on 10U
Teams are outlined at follows:
6U - Ages 5-6
8U - Ages 7-8
10U - Ages 9-10
12U - Ages 11-12
Your child's team assignment will be based on a number of considerations including (though not limited to) if they are NEW or RETURNING to Tackle, team size, and ages of others registered. Buddy and Coach Requests are not available.
Online Registration Process
Give yourself approximately 5-10 minutes per child to complete the online registration.
Items REQUIRED to be uploaded to COMPLETE Registration
- A clear photo of your child's head and shoulders
Be sure to attend an In-Person Registration for SIZING. Orders for uniforms will be placed no later than mid June.
Other REQUIRED documents to upload - DUE DATE: JULY 1
- Your child's birth certificate
- Your child's 2023-2024 Full Report Card (ask your school for a copy before the end of the school year)
- A physical form will been to be handed in as well.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
The entire HJW program runs on Volunteers, including the Board Members. At least 1 adult in the family is required to volunteer for the family. This may be as a coach. It's not limited to that... It may be on the Chain Gang on any given Sunday or in the concessions. Options are provided within the online registration process. If you do not choose an area you prefer, HJW will follow up with you to schedule you.