The San Antonio Saints is associated with the Pop Warner Little
Scholars, Inc. (PWLS). PWLS is a non-profit organization that
provides youth football, cheer & dance programs for participants in 41
states and several countries around the world. PWLS is the largest youth
football, cheer and dance program in the United States and continues to
advance the cause of developing America's young people on the field and
off as serving as the only national youth sports organization that
requires scholastic aptitude to participate.
The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. is to enable children
to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe
and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner
programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that children
will use throughout their lives
Objectives
To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading
and dance.
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 playing field.
Positive Experiences
Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.
Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.
On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.
Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for
on-field activities.
Safe Playing Environment
Players are matched by age and weight levels.
There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.
Pop Warner provides 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.
