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Team Assignment Policy
- Placement of the participants on a team is based on grade and age using guidelines set forth by the National or Jersey Shore Pop Warner governing bodies. A team’s roster will remain preliminary and not become final until the Holmdel Pop Warner Board of Directors reviews it.
- In the case of a multiple team in a division, it is the Holmdel Pop Warner Board of Director’s right to choose the method of placement of the players on a roster .
National Pop Warner Eligibility Rules:
- Traditional Spirit squads compete during the Pop Warner playing season from August 1st through the middle of December.
- The participant’s age on July 31st of the current year shall be the participant’s age for the coming season.
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Cheer & Dance Divisions
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Division Name
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Age Range
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Flag
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5-6-7
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Mighty-Mite
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7-8-9
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Junior Pee Wee
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8-9-10-11*
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Pee Wee
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9-10-11-12*
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Junior Midget
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10-11-12-13*
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Midget
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11-12-13-14*
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Junior Bantam
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12-13-14-15*
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Unlimited
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12-13-14-15
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Bantam
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13-14-15-16*
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*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division are for those leagues/associations that carry “older but lighter” football players. The age of the spirit participant may match the age of the football players in that same division. (i.e., if the league permits a football player to be a 13 year old, older-lighter junior midget, then the spirit squad may also sign-up a 13 year old participant on the corresponding cheer/dance squad.) The spirit participant is matched in age only, weights do not apply.
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Attendance Policy
- A minimum of 20 hours of conditioning is required before having a “non-medical” absence.
- Cheerleaders will then be allowed three “non-medical” absences during the month of August.
- Further absences may jeopardize a participant's in important sideline formations and half time routines.
- Attendance is mandatory. Children must attend all practices, games and other activities. Parents are required to phone the Head Coach in advance if their child will miss a practice, a game, or a competition. Excused absences include but are not limited to illness, injury, serious illness or death in family, or a conflict with religious holidays or education.
- Players who attend practice, but are unable to participate in the majority of the drills will be considered absent. Absences will be monitored and dismissal from the squad could occur if the child exceeds the limit.
Cheerleaders must attend all pep rallies, exhibition games and scheduled games. All squads are required by Jersey Shore Pop Warner to cheer at all games regardless of weather. If the Football Team plays, the Cheerleaders cheer.
Volunteer Participation
- Each household is required to work the Snack Stand and Game Day volunteer duties, as scheduled by the Team Mom for each team. Families with participants on multiple teams will be responsible for volunteer duties in support of each team.
Refunds
Refund requests received on or prior to June 15th will be granted. All requests received after June 15th will be subject to Board approval. All refunds are subject to costs incurred for personalized jerseys and/or apparel. Requests must be made in an e-mail to
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