Welcome to Santa Margarita Pop Warner Football
and Cheer. We are one of the largest Pop Warner
organizations in the country with over 700 kids
and 24 football teams in 2007. We also fielded 7
cheer squads last year. Our league is made up
of boys and girls from Rancho Santa Margarita,
portions of Mission Viejo, Trabuco Canyon, Las
Flores, Coto De Caza and Ladera Ranch. SMPW is
part of the Orange Empire Conference which is
made of up 26 cities in Orange and LA Counties.
We have a very proud history at SMPW. Last year,
we had 11 of our 15 playoff eligible teams
participate in post-season play. SMPW as a
league had a 700 plus winning percentage which
was the highest in the OEC. While the wins and
records are exciting, one of the most important
aspects of SM Pop Warner is the focus on
teamwork, sportsmanship and the development of
our youth. Additionally, Pop Warner remains as
the only youth sports organization that requires
academic achievement be met in order to
participate. Retention of players and coaches
is strength of SMPW with over 95% of the kids
that played in 2007 returning in 2008. 16 of our
23 coaches also returned with prior year
experience. SMPW is also proud to offer
participation in our second year of the CHALLENGER division
football in 2008.
Lastly, SM Pop Warner is very fortunate to have
the many board and non-board volunteers that
keep our program moving forward. Our partnership
with the school districts, Samlarc and the three
local high schools allows us to provide our kids
with the best fields, equipment and facilities
in the state and is a true asset to our program.
I encourage each of you to get involved in 2008!
GOOOOOSMPWFB
Mark Graves
President SMPW
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