The
mission of the Pop Warner
Challenger Division is to bring
the Pop Warner experience to
those special needs individuals.
Pop Warner’s over all goals are
to enable young people to
benefit from participating in
team sports and activities in a
safe and structured environment.
By establishing a Challenger
Division, Pop Warner is
providing an opportunity for
everyone to participate in the
great game of football.
The
Challenger Program is a
non-competitive program and no
score is kept. The games are
modeled after a typical Pop
Warner game with warm-ups, coin
toss and national anthem etc.
Participation in the Challenger
Division is permitted at the
request of the individual’s
parent or guardian.
The Modified rules of the Pop
Warner Challenger Division
Challenger Division follows
Pop Warner Flag rules with
modifications as noted
below.
All Children ages 5-16 who
are currently enrolled in
school with physical or
mental disabilities.
Level of play based on size,
age and skill level are
recommended where numbers
allow.
Teams must roster a minimum
of 10 and no more than 28
players.
Games are played with a
minimum of five players one
each side. This can increase
as participation numbers
increase.
No score is kept.
Teams are permitted one game
per week.
All players receive an equal
number of plays.
Pop Warner recommends team
helpers must be a minimum of
13 years of age to assist
participants.
Fields may be a standard 100
yards or programs may opt to
use a 50-yard field.
Team Jerseys and flags will
be provided for every
participant.
One coach will be permitted
on the field at all times.
Teams play two 25 minute
half’s with a running clock.
