Please note, this is the 2022 Guidelines. 2023 guidelines have NOT been released yet. All associations must submit their uniforms to the league for approval before ordering.
ARTICLE 20: PATCH REQUIREMENT All Pop Warner participants, football, cheer & dance, and flag, must have the Official Authorized Pop Warner patch displayed on every uniform for games and competitions in order to participate. Football Patches must be placed on left front chest. Cheer & Dance patches must be placed in the designated areas on the uniforms as determined by National. (see patch placement form on popwarner. com) Football & Cheer/Dance uniforms purchased from PW Authentic (www.pwauthentic.com) have the Pop Warner patch included. PW Authentic is the only Authorized Licensed Dealer permitted to sublimate or silk screen the PW Patch on uniforms.
H. Jerseys - New Rule to take effect 2017 1. Players of the Home team shall wear jerseys meeting the following criteria: The body of the jersey (inside the shoulders, inclusive of the yoke of the jersey or the shoulders, below the collar, and to the bottom of the jersey) shall be dark. 2. Players of the visiting team shall wear jerseys meeting the following criteria: The body of the jersey (inside the shoulders, inclusive of the yoke of the jersey or the shoulders, below the collar, and to the bottom of the jersey) shall be light in color. The visiting team is responsible for avoidance of similarity of colors, but if there is doubt, the referee may require players of the home team to change jerseys 3. The numbers shall be clearly visible and legible using numbers 0-99 inclusive and shall be on the front and back of the jersey. 4. The numbers shall be centered horizontally at least 6 inches and 8 inches high on front and back, or the front number must meet a minimum of 75% of the back number 5. The color and style of the number shall be the same on the front and back. The body of the number shall be either: (a) a continuous color(s) contrasting with the jersey color, or (b) the same solid color(s) as the jersey with a minimum of one border that is at least ¼-inch in width of a single solid contrasting color. I. Mouth guard: All mouth guards must have a keeper strap, and be attached to helmet face mask at all times. J. Athletic Supporter or Compression Shorts (male players only) K. Shoes: In all levels of play: sneakers, molded rubber cleats (soccer style), or detachable rubber or plastic (football style) cleats are permitted. No metal cleats are permitted. Cleats may not exceed a 1/2” in length. Special Kicking shoes are not allowed. L. Eyeglasses: When worn, shall be of athletically-approved construction with non-shattering glass (safety glass) or contact lenses. M. Any additional protective equipment worn by players shall be allowed with league approval. N. Jewelry of any type shall be prohibited, except religious or medical medallions, which must be covered by the player’s uniform. O. The wearing of headgear containing knots, including beads and/or decorative hair ornaments is prohibited. P. The Official Authorized Pop Warner Patch must be displayed on every uniform for games and competitions. Patches may only be placed on designated areas on the uniforms as communicated on the patch placement form on popwarner.com. Failure to have any of the above required equipment during a game, shall subject the participant to be removed until such time as the required equipment has been repaired, replaced or added. The use of any altered equipment shall result in player disqualification if in a game. Eye black with Logos is permitted.