San Antonio Saints

PARTICIPANT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Registration fees are due in full on or before Monday August 2, 2010.

REGISTRATION

One Child $195.00

Second Child $165.00

Third or More $135.00

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

For each participant, the following documents must be submitted:

(Additional Pop Warner documents may be required and will be available at registration locations)

1. A copy of an official birth certificate or passport;

2. A wallet size current photo, head and shoulders, no head gear or glasses;

3. A signed Medical Release Form HERE dated after 1/1/10

4. Report cards covering the full 2009-2010 school year. Be certain you have copies of these report cards prior to the last day of school, as many schools close their administrative offices for the entire summer.

5. A Standard Participant Contract (SPC). These will be provided at a registration or parent meeting or download HERE .

A football player may not participate unless all of the required documents have been provided. Most of the documents should be turned in as soon as possible with any open items cleared prior to the first practice on August 2nd.

When does the season start?

Practice will begin the 1st week of August (Aug.2nd 2010). Monday thru Friday, (times tba) for the first two weeks of conditioning.

Practice will be dropped to three times weekly (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)(tentatively) for the remainder of the season.

Are tryouts required?

No, tryouts are prohibited by Pop Warner. All registered participants will be placed on a first-come first-served basis on a team until all teams have reached capacity.

Can practices be missed?

Due to the nature of the sport, a practice missed by one cheerleader has a significant impact on the squad, particularly on that cheerleader’s stunt team. As a result, practices may only be missed due to illness or, if the head coach is notified in advance by a parent, due to a compelling personal reason.

What if we have a family vacation planned during August? Can my cheerleader miss practices?

Please make an effort to schedule your family vacations during June and July. Though we allow some flexibility for pre-arranged vacations, August is a critical month where skill sets are being evaluated and positions determined.

Do cheerleaders have to cheer for the football games?

Yes. There are typically 8 regular season games throughout the season. Typically, half the regular season games are home games at the San Antonio Saints home field, and the rest will be "away" games. For "away" games, the drive is typically less than one hour. If the football team makes the playoffs or plays bowl games, there can be additional games through season.

How many competitions are there, and is there any travel involved?

There are three competitions. The first is City Conference Championships, held in San Antonio.. First, and second place teams at City Conference qualify for Regionals.

Regional Championships are held usually the Friday after Thanksgiving, location to be determined. First and second place teams at Regionals qualify for Nationals.

National Championships are held in Orlando, Florida the second week of December. National Pop Warner provides some competitive travel packages to offset the cost of this expense, which typically involves a 4 or 5 night stay in Orlando, complete with a park pass and meal tickets. Some school will be missed, and Pop Warner provides letters to the schools to explain the absence.

What are the ages of the teams?

Same as Football Age Schematic with no weight factor involved.

Note: Cheerleader’s age as of 7/31/08 determines their age group. No experience is necessary.

What is the size of each team?

There are size limits to the teams based on Pop Warner rules and the number of volunteer coaches. A large squad consists of 21 to 35 cheerleaders and requires 3 adult volunteer coaches. A small squad consists of 20 or fewer cheerleaders and requires 2 adult volunteer coaches.

Can I request to have my daughter placed on a certain team?

You can certainly request a team, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be granted.

What are the required documents needed to join the San Antonio Saints?

For each participant, the following documents must be submitted:

(Additional Pop Warner documents may be required and will be available at registration locations)

1. A copy of an official birth certificate or passport;

2. A wallet size current photo, head and shoulders, no head gear or glasses;

3. A signed Medical Release Form HERE dated after 1/1/10

5. A Standard Participant Contract (SPC). These will be provided at a registration or parent meeting or download HERE .

A cheerleader may not participate unless all of the required documents have been provided. Most of the documents should be provided by (TBD), with any open items cleared prior to the first practice on August 1st.

Why is the report card required, and what if my cheerleader’s grades are not poor?

Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is the only national youth sports organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting them to play. Pop Warner believes that the standards set give participants a sense of responsibility and an appreciation for academics and athletics that will help them develop later on in life. Proof of satisfactory progress in school is required. A 2.0/70% or the equivalent shall be the minimum grade point average acceptable to participate. We understand that not all student-athletes are able to meet our scholastic requirements. If a child does not meet the requirements of scholastic fitness, he/she may fill out and submit a Scholastic Eligibility Form, which is to be signed by a school administrator stating that the child will benefit from participating in the Pop Warner Program. It is the discretion of the school administrator as to whether or not the student would benefit from participating in Pop Warner.

When are the uniform fittings being held?

We will let all cheer know as soon as a date is set. An email will be sent out with the exact date.