Mission Statement 

Portsmouth Youth Football and Cheer enables young athletes to excel in athletics while encouraging the value of scholastics, sportsmanship, and competition in a safe and structured environment.

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 levels.

There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.

Pop Warner provides extensive 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.