FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Looking Ahead to Championship Week
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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to say thanks to our student-athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers, and supporters across the country. This time of year reminds me how lucky we are to be part of such a strong and dedicated Pop Warner family. The energy, passion, and commitment you bring to our programs are what keep this organization thriving, and I’m truly grateful for each of you.
Thanksgiving also means we’re getting very close to one of the most exciting traditions in youth sports: our Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance Nationals Week. [Read more...]
| | Pop Warner Super Bowl Bracket Reveal Set for December 2 on FloFootball | | |
Tune in Tuesday, December 2 to FloFlootball for a preview of this year's national championships and to see how football teams match up in this year's Pop Warner Super Bowl brackets. The big reveal is at 8pm EST. This broadcast is free to all viewers.
This year's Bracket Reveal Show will once again be produced by students from Full Sail University. Learn about the sportscasting program..
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Nationals Week News & Notes
You can follow along with the event at www.popwarner.com.
| | Registration Closes Soon for Cheer, Flag Events | | |
Date: December 7-11, 2025
Venue: Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.
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Date: December 12-13, 2025
Venue: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews in Greater Charlotte, N.C.
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Cheer & Dance Order of Performance
Stay tuned to the Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Facebook page on Wednesday, December 3. We'll release this year's Order of Performance that afternoon at 2:00pm ET for both the Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Nationals and the new Queen City Crown Open.
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Catch All the Action on FloSports
FloSports will have all the action live from Charlotte.
Pop Warner Super Bowl coverage will be on FloFootball. To watch Cheer & Dance Nationals and the Queen City Crown Open, tune into FloCheer.
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Enjoy Charlotte
Did you know Charlotte was rated Best for Families in a recent Travel + Leisure story? Check out 101 Things to Do in the Queen City.
Click here to see several offers during your stay, including experiences at the sporting events (ACC Championship, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Checkers), museums (NASCAR Hall of Fame, Sullenberger Aviation Museum, Discovery Place Science), and parks (U.S. National Whitewater Center, Carowinds Winterfest), among other activities.
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Do You Have a Story? We Want to Hear!
Championship week is our favorite week of the year and not just because we get to celebrate the wins and successes on the field or mat, but those off of it. Over the years, we’ve had incredible stories of resilience, encouragement and inspiration emerge -- from teams that have created immense impact in their communities to individuals who have overcome great adversity.
Do you have an inspirational or encouraging story to share? If so, we want to hear from you. Please send your stories to media@popwarner.com.
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Get the App - It's Free!
Join Pop Warner on Stack Team App to stay up-to-date with our latest national event information. Follow these easy steps:
- Download Stack Team App
- Sign up to Stack Team App and log into your account
- Search for "2025 Super Bowl and Nationals" and request to join
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Spectator Tickets On Sale
Get event tickets via Ticketmaster. Click here to order.
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Pre-Order Event Photos
UEP is back this year to capture all the best moments on the mat and in the awards during Pop Warner Cheer & Dance Nationals. Learn more about how you can pre-order your team's photos.
For the Pop Warner Super Bowl, UEP will work with teams to have a pro photographer capture action photos of your favorite player or team during one of its games.
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Clear Bag Policy
To enhance public safety and make venue access more efficient, we have adopted a Clear Bag Policy. Spectators may bring in one (1) clear bag - plastic, vinyl or PVC - that is no larger than 14" x 14" x 6" or a 1-gallon clear plastic storage bag. Spectators are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch bag (no larger than 4.5" x 6.5") for privacy. Spectators carrying bags that do not comply with this Clear Bag Policy will be asked to return their items to their vehicles prior to entering the venue.
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Codes of Conduct
Let's all make this a positive experience for the young student-athletes. Please refer to our Codes of Conduct before attending the event.
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COMMUNITY STAR AWARD
Nominees Spotlight: Encouraging Stories
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Now in its third year, Pop Warner's Community Star Award continues to encourage us to serve our respective communities.The Community Star Award is all about celebrating these amazing efforts, recognizing the teams that show true dedication to service and making an impact.
While we’ll recognize one award winner during national championship week in Charlotte, each of this year’s nominees have stories that inspire us. [Read about the nominees...]
| | Is your kid the next Panini Super Bowl Kid Reporter? Win a trip for two to this season's NFL Super Bowl or other great prizes. Use code PopW25. [Enter]. | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing Success On and Off the Field
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Pop Warner has named five finalists for its 16th Annual Pop Warner College Football Award. The award honors a player who has made a positive impact on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and who serves as a role model to Pop Warner’s young student-athletes.
- Josh Kattus, Kentucky
- Aaron Graves, Iowa
- Jalon Daniels, Kansas
- Adam Randall, Clemson
- Tanner Wall, BYU
The award will be announced on December 10. [Learn more about the finalists...]
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CHEER & DANCE EXPANDS
Pop Warner Hosting National Spring Event
| | Get ready for Pop Warner's first national spring event, set for Greater Chicago next March 21-22. You can expect registration to open in December. Click here for more information. | |
WE'RE HIRING
Opportunity to Join the National Staff
| | You Can Start Planning for Reconditioning | | |
Did you know helmets are required to be reconditioned and recertified at least every other year? Teams can now contact their Riddell Sales Rep to start their program’s reconditioning process.
For teams that aren’t connected with their rep yet, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/MyRiddellRep
For individual helmet reconditioning, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3eBsWuQ
See this video for an overview of Riddell's reconditioning process.
| | Sports Made Easy: You can easily integrate registration with Pop Warner roster software using Sports Connect Club. Learn more about Club. | |  | Momentec Brands is your go-to source for all of your football and cheerleading uniform needs, and you can order some team gear as well. Get connected. | | | Did you know? YCADA set standards in 1) Youth/Rec Rules & Rules Interpretation 2) Score Sheets and 3) Scoring Guidelines. [Learn more...] | | | Leading a program comes with challenges, but USA Football makes it easier. Enroll today to tap into resources to elevate your organization. | | | Gatorade offers several insights on how to effectively fuel athletes and keep them hydrated through its Gatorade Sports Science Institute. | | | Wilson is offering 20% off all football products for Pop Warner fans, coaches and players. Use code POP20 at checkout on www.wilson.com. | | |
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Game Day Photos From Across the Country
| | “The Game Day Experience” features some of the best photos found on social media. To have your photo considered for a feature on Pop Warner's social channels and email newsletter, be sure to tag us using #PopWarner, as well as #PopWarnerCheerAndDance. | | | | |
