Q : What documentation do I need to provide?
A : King Philip Pop Warner requires the following documentation, under the guidelines of Pop Warner Little Scholars and the Hockomock League, our parent organizations: original or certified (raised seal) copy of birth certificate (FIRST YEAR PLAYERS ONLY), copy of birth certificate (RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY), completed and signed registration/medical treatment release form, copy of final report card for the most recent calendar year, a medical eligibility form signed by a physician, which MUST be dated the current calendar year, and a signed Parent Code of Conduct form. Equipment will not be issued, and children will not be allowed to participate in practices until all documentation has been turned in to the team's head coach or paperwork coordinator.  Note: All forms can be downloaded from the Forms Page.

Q : What football equipment is supplied by the league, and what equipment do I need to purchase?
A : The league will provide the following : helmet, chinstrap, shoulder pads, rib pads, thigh pads, knee pads, game and practice pants and shirts. Players are responsible for providing their own girdle, hip pads, and tailbone pad, as these items are considered undergarments. Also, players must provide any ancillary equipment (gloves, forearm pads, padded chinstraps, etc.) they wish to use.

Q : How are football players assigned to teams?
A : Players are assigned to one of the divisions (A, B, C, D, and Mites) based on a combination of weight, age, and playing experience. The minimum and maximum playing weights are as follows:
 

Players will be placed on the most appropriate team by the coaches based on age and size, in accordance with league bylaws. Final placement of players will be made by KPPW. 

Q : How are cheerleaders assigned to teams?
A : Cheerleaders are assigned based on age and team structure considerations, such as the number of girls in a particular age group (if one team is oversized, and the next level up is undersized, some of the older girls might be moved up to balance the squads), family considerations (keeping siblings at the same level to simplify travel arrangements), etc.

Q : Why are the registration fees so much higher than some of the other youth sports?
A : Equipment. KPPW wants to ensure the safety of our football players, and so will not allow them to wear outdated, worn out, or cheap equipment. The equipment has a finite life span, and must periodically be replaced in order to ensure its quality. Also, the uniforms worn by our cheerleaders are very expensive, and require regular replacement as well. KPPW also does not ask our children to sell raffle tickets or other items as fundraisers.

Q : Can I get a refund if my child decides not to play?
A : Refund requests must be made before July 1st due to the fact that our most significant costs have been incurred by that time.  After July 1st, we will provide a receipt for a charitable donation in the amount of the registration fee in lieu of a refund.