How Safe Is Pop Warner football?

Pop Warner football is safer today than at any point in our history, thanks to mandated coaching education, greater awareness of concussions, a changing culture inside the sport and the most stringent rules in the sport.

What age can you start playing Pop Warner football?

Pop Warner is open to players ages 5-16, with your age being determined by your age on 7/31 of that year.

Is tackle football safe for 6 year olds?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study earlier this year in which the federal agency found that children playing tackle football between the ages of 6 and 14 sustained 15 times the head impacts of those playing flag football in the same age range — and 23 times more high-magnitude head impacts …

Is it safe for my child to play sports?

Swimming, cross country, tennis, and other sports that allow for physical distancing are considered safest. Outdoor sports have a lower risk of infection than indoor sports, and individual sports such as cross country have a lower risk than team sports. Also consider the age of your child.

How old are kids in Pop Warner?

AGE-BASED SCHEMATIC

Level Name	Rules to Follow
5/6 yr olds	Tiny Mite
7/8 yr. olds	Mitey Mite
8/9/10 yr. olds	Jr. Peewee
10/11/12 yr. olds	Jr. Varsity

Why is football not safe for kids?

In the last two years, some researchers have shown that head hits in youth sports increase the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, an untreatable degenerative brain disease with symptoms ranging from memory loss to progressive dementia.

Is it safe to play soccer with a mask?

We recommend all athletes NOT vaccinated against COVID-19 wear a face mask at all times – inside or outside. This is most critical during close contact with others, when physical distancing is not possible and during indoor activities.