February 15 - February 28, 2026: Football registration is open for returning athletes.

March 1, 2026, registration will open for players new to the organization

Information for Cheer Registration is coming soon.

Registration Fee: $400
$100 nonrefundable deposit due at the time of registration
No refunds after July 14, 2026

Equipment Provided (must be returned after the last game of the season):
Certified helmet
Shoulder pads

Equipment Included (player may keep): 
2 Personalized game-day jerseys
Game-day pants

Required Equipment (not provided):
Cleats
Game-day socks
Practice pants
Practice jersey
Mouthpiece with strap that attaches to the helmet

The Pop Warner Football Season begins July 15, 2026
A player's age on July 15th of the current year is the player's age for the coming season.

Teams
Please be aware that registration does not guarantee team placement. The organization will make every effort to field enough teams so that all athletes can play. 

Team placement is based on many factors, including, but not limited to: the total number of players and coaches in an age division, the number of teams in an age division throughout the league (the CFF), field space, equipment availability, and a player’s experience.  Player safety is the organization’s top priority.

Athletes will be notified of team placement in the spring. Registration deposits will be refunded for athletes for whom we are unable to place on a team.  If assigned to a team, your registration deposit is non-refundable.

Practice Information
Practice begins on July 15, 2026. 
Teams will practice up to 10 hours per week and up to 2.5 hours per day until Labor Day weekend. 
After Labor Day Weekend, teams will practice up to 6 hours per week and up to 2 hours per day.

Games
Games are played on Saturdays. 

Volunteer Requirements
NRWF is a completely volunteer-run program that relies heavily on the support of parents and guardians. Each player’s family is expected to volunteer at least 6 hours during the season. 

Volunteer duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Concessions

• Team parent support

• Field set-up or break-down

• Fundraising events

• Game day operations (gate volunteer, play counter, chain crew, clock operator

• Other league-assigned roles

Volunteer assignments will be coordinated by the team manager and team management coordinator.

Please note that the 2026 Pop Warner Rule Book has not been published as of February 15, 2026. The above dates and requirements are subject to change.