Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner Football (KPPW) is a youth football league representing much of the Kenai Peninsula. Our athletes range from ages 5 to 14 and come from across the peninsula. KPPW follows the official Pop Warner Little Scholars rulebook, which emphasizes player safety and scholastic achievement.
⚖️🏈 2026 AGE / WEIGHT MATRIX
| DIVISION | AGE | WEIGHT MIN/MAX | MAX BALL CARRIER | OLDER/LIGHTER AGE | OLDER/LIGHTER WEIGHT |
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| ROOKIE TACKLE | 5, 6 yrs. | N/A | **** | N/A | N/A |
| MITEY MITE | 7, 8 yrs. | N/A | 105 lbs. | 9 yrs. | 0-75 lbs. |
| JR. PEE WEE | 9, 10 yrs. | N/A | 130 lbs. | 11 yrs. | 0-100 lbs. |
| PEE WEE | 10, 11 yrs. | N/A | 155 lbs. | 12 yrs. | 0-125 lbs. |
| CADET | 11,12,13,14 yrs/8th | Min. 155 lbs | 185 lbs. | N/A | N/A |
📌 Notes: N/A = No Max Weight. Cadets: No High School players. Ninth graders must play High School.
🟠 Ball Carrier: No weekly allowance; must stay at or below max weight for season. Orange stripe on helmet if exceeded (remains all season).
🛡️ SAFETY & ELIGIBILITY
⏱️ Practice Requirements
10 hours conditioning (no gear) + 10 hours full-gear practice before any game.
⚖️ Weigh‑ins
Before each game for fairness & paperwork.
🎯 Mandatory Play Rule
Guarantees playing time for all athletes.
📚 Academic Eligibility
2.0 GPA required for game eligibility.
🏆 Regular Season
Minimum 8 regular season games (playoffs not included).
💰 LEAGUE FEES & UNIFORMS
Base Registration
| Player Registration | $300.00 |
| Team Admin Fee | $35.00 |
| Admin Processing | $15.00 |
| Total Due at Signup | $350.00 |
📌 Equipment rental & uniforms not included.
👕 Uniform Fees
$75 if ordered by June 1, 2026
$90 if ordered after June 1, 2026
Payment due at ordering.
🧰 Equipment Rental (Optional)
Rental Fee: $50 (Helmet + Shoulder Pads only).
Parents purchase: Girdle (7-pad or 5-pad + knee pads), mouth guard, cleats.
💳 Payment & Deadlines
✅ Payment plans via Sports Connect (approx $3 fee per installment).
⏰ Late registration fee: $30 after June 30, 2026.
👨👩👧👦 Family discount: $50 off for up to 2 participants (auto‑applied).
🧠 Concussion Awareness: CDC “Heads Up” training required.
🚫 Refund Policy: All registrations non‑refundable.
🏈 TEAM-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Click on each team to view full program details: practice schedules, gear requirements, contacts & more.
🏈 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (PLAYER PROVIDES)
- ✅ Custom Jersey (ordered after registration)
- ✅ Game Pants (ordered after registration)
- ✅ Helmet (rental available)
- ✅ Shoulder Pads (rental available)
- ✅ Mouth Guard with strap
- ✅ Hip, Thigh, Knee & Tail Pad Set (or integrated girdle)
- ✅ Socks
- ✅ Cleats
- 🟡 Practice Jersey & Practice Pants (optional)
💡 Reminder: All athletes must complete concussion training and meet academic (2.0 GPA) & practice hour requirements before game eligibility.