Online registration for the Del Mar Coastal Pop Warner program is available on our website from March through May each year.

Players Birth Certificate or Passport must be uploaded for age verification.

Medical history and release form, Participant/Parent consent form, report card and Del Mar Coastal Pop Warner Waivers.  These forms will be provided during registration, via a DocuSign link, you will fill out all required forms, e-sign and print the medical release form to turn into the league at the in-person registration event.  

Practices may begin on July 15th per National Pop Warner however Del Mar Coastal Pop Warner will update the season practice start date once registration opens. Practice runs five days a week, Monday through Friday, for the first 2 weeks which is mandatory as players are required to complete 20 hours of conditioning prior to the first game. Once the 20 hours has been met practices will change to three days per week, with games on Saturdays. The regular season continues through the second week of November, with playoff games, bowl games, and invitational games running through the end of November. If a team or squad advances to Nationals, the season can extend into January.

All refund requests received before June 1st will receive a 100% refund excluding the cc processing fees. Refund requests made after June 1st will be subject to uniform and player specific order costs until July 15th.  No refunds will be honored after July 15th.

• Football players with a leased helmet, leased shoulder pads, practice jersey, practice pants, game uniform, knee pads and an equipment bag. Families must provide mouthpieces, compression 5 or 7-pad girdle, and cleats. - ---

• Cheerleaders will be provided a uniform and equipment bag and a set of Pom Poms, parents are required to purchase cheer shoes.

• The age divisions follow the National Pop Warner age-based division matrix.  DMCPW will plan to field football teams for the following age divisions:  9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U,14U. Based on the age your child is on/or before July 31st of that enrollment year is the division they will play.

• Cheer & Dance participants are placed in Age-based divisions ranging from Junior Tiny Mite (Ages 3-4) through to Bantam (Ages 14-17)

• A: Roster sizes are a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 35 players for Football -

• Roster sizes are a minimum of 5 Cheerleaders and a maximum of 36 players for Football

Yes. Pop Warner enforces a strict minimum play requirement (MPR) for every player on the roster. Coaches face strict internal and external discipline for failing to meet MPR criteria.

Local or National Track is an option for the Head Coach to determine. This is determined based on the players’ skill and ability to succeed at a more competitive level. 

Our National Track teams will compete against both National and Local track team in season based on how many national track teams there are that given season, (other National Track based teams) in the West Coast Conference, WESCON Regional Conference and the Pop Warner National Conference. Our Local Track teams will compete against other Local Track teams for the West Coast Conference Championships. 

If there is only one team in an age group, the team includes everyone who registered for that age group until the roster closes. If we have enough players to form two teams for a single age group, there are multiple scenarios. If the head coaches feel there is not enough talent to play at the National Track level, the teams will be split evenly via a draft. If the head coaches feel there is enough talent to produce a National Track team, the National Track Coach will get their first choice of a predetermined number of players to give their team the best chance to succeed in a highly competitive conference. The Executive Board of Directors has a process in place to ensure no team is bereft of talent.

Practice fields are allocated between, Cathedral Catholic High School, The Nativity School and other schools located within our boundaries.

During the first week of practice or the first ten hours, football players condition with only helmets and mouthpieces.  During the second week or the second ten hours, football players will wear shoulder pads but will conduct light contact drills that do not take a player to the ground.  The primary purpose is to get the kids in shape, accustomed to running and exerting the required level of energy before placing them in pads and going full contact tackling. Cheerleaders also meet the 20-hour conditioning period, during which they will build endurance and learn different cheers, routines, stunts, basing, lifts, cradles, etc. If a player misses any practice during the week of mandatory conditioning (first 2 weeks of August), they must complete their ten hours of conditioning before practicing with the rest of the team.

Pop Warner certifications are to ensure player eligibility for each division. Rosters are certified based on this process. If your child cannot be there, they will not be certified to play this season. This is MANDATORY for all Football players, Cheerleaders, Junior coaches. We advise you to keep the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of August flexible to ensure can attend, WCC does not offer make-ups. 

The coaches are responsible for making decisions about playing time and positions, which are based on hard work, skill, performance in practice, experience, and safety. Pop Warner guarantees that players who attend all practices in a week will get their minimum plays required in the game, depending on the number of eligible players.  If a player misses one or more practices during a game week, they may need to sit the game out due to safety reasons if the head coach determines.  First-year players may expect less playing time than returning players, until they learn more skills and gain confidence. It's essential to attend all practices, as this is when players are introduced to the fundamentals of football, evaluated for positions, and introduced to the team's playbook for each week's game.

The individual player cost for the season is $895.00, this covers the cost of the new/reconditioned helmets, helmet painting, pad rental and annual cleaning, practice jersey and pants, game uniform, knee pads and socks and gear bag. In addition, this cost covers field rental for practice and games, team equipment, storage facilities and operational costs. We are a non-profit organization, we rely on the registration cost, sponsorship and fundraising to financially support the organization year after year. Our current registration cost does not cover the above-mentioned costs, we lose money but are committed to keeping costs as low as possible and will do our best to gain sponsorship, donations and provide in season fundraisers to help offset these expenses. 

The registration fee includes the rental of a league issued Light Helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey and pants, home/away Game Day uniforms; Jersey, pants, knee pads and a duffle bag. 

The individual cheerleader cost for the season is $895.00, this covers the cost of the game uniform, pom poms. bows and gear bag. Jamz camp, certifications, competition music.

 In addition, this cost covers rental facilities for practice and games, team equipment, storage facilities and operational costs. We are a non-profit organization, we rely on the registration cost, sponsorship and fundraising to financially support the organization year after year. Our current registration cost does not cover the above-mentioned costs, we lose money but are committed to keeping costs as low as possible and will do our best to gain sponsorship, donations and provide in season fundraisers to help offset these expenses.

Pop Warner provides team skill levels for Cheer Teams (Core Cheer, Show Cheer PW 1-4) and for Dance Teams (Pom Performance, Theme Dance & Hip Hop). These skill levels are determined with consultation from YCADA. Pop Warner also offers additional competition opportunities in Sideline Performance Cheer. Your local program will determine in which of these your child’s team will compete.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer financial assistance to ensure every child can participate, regardless of financial circumstances. We do follow the San Diego Area Median Income (AMI) to determine scholarship eligibility and require an application as well as a copy of your past years tax return for proof of income. 

• Financial aid is limited, we aim to assist as many families as our resources allows.
• Applications are reviewed by the Executive Board of Directors.
• All submitted information remains confidential.
• Priority is given to first-time applicants over previous recipients.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee approval; awards are granted based on financial need. 

Pop Warner is a non-profit organization that provides youth football and cheerleading programs for participants ages 5-16. The program is designed to promote academic success, good sportsmanship, and physical fitness while teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading in a safe and fun environment.

Pop Warner places a strong emphasis on player safety and requires all coaches to be certified in Heads Up Football, which emphasizes concussion awareness and proper form tackling techniques. In addition, Pop Warner limits contact during practices.

Yes, Pop Warner offers a co-ed football program for participants ages 5-16.

No, Pop Warner does not allow participants to participate in both football and cheerleading during the same season? 

Del Mar Coastal Pop Warner communicates with parents and players through our website, email, and social media channels. We encourage all families to sign up for our email list and follow us on social media to stay informed about the latest news and updates.  All football games will be scheduled and updated in Zorts Sports APP, and we strongly encourage all football and cheer families to download and monitor this app once official games are scheduled.  Additionally, each team will set-up a dedicated communication Team Snap app for keeping teams informed on scheduling and events.  

Our coaches consist of dedicated volunteer parents, many of whom are former professional football players.

 Yes, all coaches must complete the following requirements before they are allowed to coach:

• Live Scan
• USA Football Certification
• CPR and First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training

If concerns regarding an individual coach are brought to the attention of the board, the coach’s conduct will be investigated. Should the board determine that corrective action is necessary, a written warning will be issued. If a coach violates organizational standards, at the board’s sole discretion, coaching privileges may be revoked, prohibiting further participation in practices or presence on the sideline during games.

If you have a question or concern, please contact our President, Christopher Hildebrant at president@delmarcoastalpopwarner.com or email general questions to coastalbears@delmarcoastalpopwarner.com.

  We are here to help and are happy to answer any questions you may have.