
Reasons to Join Merritt Island Pop Warner Little Scholars Football & Cheerleading
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Pop Warner Little Scholars Football and Cheerleading |
Brevard County Football and Cheerleading |
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International Organization |
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Sponsored and supported by the National Football League (NFL) |
YES |
NO |
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National Championship games played in each age group |
YES |
NO |
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State Championship games played in each age group |
YES |
NO |
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Division I and Division II League designations |
YES |
NO |
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Championship games nationally televised on ESPN and The Sunshine Network |
YES |
NO |
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Recognized as the youth tackle football and cheerleading organization of choice by High School and College Coaches |
YES |
NO |
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All Coaches are required to be certified in coaching |
YES |
NO |
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At least one team coach per team must be CPR Certified |
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NO |
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Football players can gain a pound a week throughout the season |
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NO |
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Each player is required to play a minimum of 4 plays (not including special teams) which is tracked on the sidelines by the opposing team |
YES |
NO |
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Player Cuts or Tryouts |
NO |
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Each athlete must be academically fit (2.0 gpa or higher) to play or cheer |
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Academic awards presented at an Annual Banquet to athletes who academically excel. |
YES |
NO |
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Academic Scholarships awarded |
YES |
NO |
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Player Scholarship/Sponsorship |
YES |
YES |
| All games are played on 100 yard football field. |
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Organization Management Team to help local teams be successful |
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Best opportunity for young athletes to succeed based on cost and program offerings. |
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NO |