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Download the forms.
2012 Participant/Player Contract (pdf)
2012 Medical/Physical Form (pdf)

Mail forms and check to:

Northern Columbia County Pop Warner
PO Box 246
Chatham, NY 12037

FEES:
Tackle Football: $90.00 per child
Flag Football: $50.00 per child
Cheerleading: $80.00 per child

A family group rate of $150 is available when applicable. A $10.00 charge may apply for cancellations. Money should be collected at sign-ups to reserve roster positions.

For more information please contact us at nccwildcats@gmail.com.

What you need to sign up

  • A copy of your child’s birth certificate (Must be on file by the first practice of 2011)
  • One 2 ½ X 3 ½ picture of your child (head and shoulders) must be on file by the first day of practice.
  • Contact Information including current email address and cell phone numbers
  • All players are required to have a 2011 physical examination. Please be sure the physical states your child may participate in football. Physicals must be on file by the first day of practice. Your child cannot practice without a physical
  • A copy of your child's 2011 4th quarter report card must be on file by first day of practice

Eligibility by age and weight

  • Flag - Ages 5-6-7* - No weight restrictions
  • Mitey Mites - Ages 7-8-9* - Weight 45-90 pounds
  • Jr. Pee Wee - Ages 8-9-10* - Weight 60-105 pounds
  • Jr. Pee Wee Older / Lighter - Age 11* - Weight 60-85 pounds
  • Pee Wee - Ages 9-10-11* - Weight 75-120 pounds
  • Pee Wee Older / Lighter - Age 12* - Weight 70-100 pounds
    Maximum Roster is 35 (except for flag which is 24)
    *Age of your child as of July 31, 2011

Cheerleading

Cheerleading squads are also offered for boys and girls ages 5-13. The age of your child will determine what team they will cheer with (there are no weight requirements). All other requirements are the same as football players. Practice schedule will be given out by the coaches. Along with games, the cheer squad also goes to competitions throughout the state.

Practices

Practices will begin on the first Monday of August 2011. Practice days and times will be determined by the coaching staff. The number of practices per week ranges from 3-5 and time length from 2-2½ hours. Once school begins, the number of practices will be reduced. The locations of practices are the Chatham Fairgrounds and the Ghent Town Park. Parents are urged to stay at practice in case of foul weather (heat, lightning, extreme cold, snow, or rain).

Games

Regular season games begin in September. All teams play 8 regular season games except for Flag plays which plays 6 games. All home games will be played at Chatham High School. Games may be scheduled for Saturday or Sunday. The regular season normally concludes in late October; however, should teams perform well, there are additional playoff games that may extend the season.

Extra Point!

We are a nonprofit organization so fund raising is critical to cover our many expenses. We do fund raisers throughout the year. Other events will be held during the season. We do not make these fund raisers mandatory, but we urge everyone to participate as much as they can. Remember we do all of this to buy necessary equipment and to curtail sign up fees.

We have had great success with both football and cheerleading teams, and we expect a strong commitment from both parents and children who participate. This has been a fun and rewarding experience for our kids for the last 10 years. Please help it continue.

For further information call Dan Howes (Vice President) (518) 392-7615 or Tom Mackerer - (518) 392-5027.