Who We Are
Gates Chili Jr. Spartans Football & Cheer is a not-for-profit youth organization, serving local boys and girls ages 6-12, as a member of Pop Warner. Our Mission is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Our programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. We aim to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.

Pop Warner
Founded in 1929, Pop Warner continues to grow and serve as the only youth football and cheerleading organization that requires its participants to maintain academic standards in order to participate. Our commitment to academics is what sets us apart from other youth sports leagues.  Our Philosophy is that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. Our programs seek to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football and cheer, but also the importance of education.  

Objectives
To encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheer.
To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.
To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the field.

Positive Experiences
No tryouts or cutting of rosters.
Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.
On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.

Safe Playing Environment
Players are matched by age.
Strict mandatory equipment requirements.
Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training.
An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.
A full-time executive staff supports all local associations and assists in sound policy creation.