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Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner

Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner

What To Expect

🏈 Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner Football

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.

πŸ“‹ Safety & Eligibility

  • 10 hours of conditioning (no gear) and 10 hours of full-gear practice are required before any player can participate in a game.
  • Weigh-ins are held before each game to ensure fairness and confirm required paperwork is submitted.
  • The Mandatory Play Rule (MPR) guarantees playing time for all athletes.
  • Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 8 regular season games (playoffs not included).
  • Academic eligibility: Players must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for games.

πŸ’΅ Registration Fees

ItemCost
Player Registration$300
Team Admin Fee$35
Admin Processing Fee$15
Total$350

*A non-refundable $50 equipment rental fee applies if rental is needed.

πŸ‘• Uniform Fees

  • $60 if ordered by June 1, 2025
  • $80 if ordered after June 1, 2025

🧰 Equipment Rental

Rental includes: Helmet and Shoulder Pads only.

Parents must purchase the following:

  • Girdle – Choose one:
    • 7-Pad Integrated Girdle (includes knee pads)
    • 5-Pad Girdle (requires separate knee pads)
  • Knee Pads (if using 5-pad girdle)
  • Mouth Guard with helmet strap
  • Cleats

πŸ’³ Payment Options

  • Payment plans available through Sports Connect/Blue Sombrero with a $3.00 fee.
  • $30 late fee applies after June 30, 2025.
  • Family Discount: $50 off for up to 2 participants (automatically applied). Must register all children at the same time.

🧠 Concussion Awareness

All parents, athletes, and volunteers are required to complete concussion safety training provided through the CDC's β€œHeads Up” program during registration. Acknowledgement is required.

Football Equipment You'll Need

🏈 Required Equipment for Football Players

Each football player will need the following equipment:

  • Custom Jersey (Ordered after registration)
  • Game Pants (Ordered after registration)
  • Helmet (Available to rent from the league or association)
  • Shoulder Pads (Available to rent from the league or association)
  • Mouth Guard with a Strap
  • Hip, Thigh, Knee & Tail Pad Set
  • Socks
  • Cleats
  • Practice Jersey & Practice Pants (Optional)

Practice Schedules

🏈 Football Practice Information

Practices will start Monday through Friday anytime between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Your head coach for each team will set the specific practice schedule.

Pop Warner Practice Rules:

  • Before Labor Day: Practice is no more than 2.5 hours per day, 10 hours per week.
  • After Labor Day: Practice is no more than 2 hours per day, 6 hours per week.

The final practice schedule will be determined by the coach and the team.

Guaranteed Minimum Plays: All players will have guaranteed minimum plays, with at least 8 games scheduled, up to 10 per season, plus playoffs.

Practice Locations:

  • Soldotna Saints: Soldotna High School Football Fields
  • Homer Raiders: Homer High School Football Fields

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Contact

Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner
SoHi Football Field Home of the Saints, PO Box 271
Soldotna, Alaska 99669

Email: [email protected]

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