🏆ROAD TO POP WARNER NATIONALS BEGINS! 🏆

OVERVIEW
Pop Warner Cheer teams compete in organized events where they perform a 2.5-minute routine featuring stunts, jumps, and tumbling. Teams are judged on difficulty and execution, with top performers earning recognition and trophies in their division.

📅 COMPETITION SEASON

• Runs from mid-October to December.

• Some teams may continue into January for non-Pop Warner events.

• Practice attendance is mandatory for all rostered athletes.

📣 POP WARNER COMPETITION COMMITMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
By registering your athlete, you agree to the following:

📅 MANDATORY ATTENDANCE

• Regular attendance at practices is required for both individual and team success. Missing practice can impact not only your child’s performance but also the entire team’s routine.

🏆 POP WARNER FIRST

• This is a National Pop Warner program, and all athletes are required to prioritize Pop Warner events and commitments.

🚪 VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL

• If an athlete chooses not to participate in their qualifying Pop Warner competition events, it will be considered a voluntary withdrawal from the season.

• No refunds will be issued for voluntary withdrawals.

💰 OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES

• The registration fee covers basic participation only.

• Additional costs—such as travel, hotels, and competition-related expenses—are the responsibility of the participant. (Fundraising is IMPORTANT)

🤝 FUNDRAISING

• Teams and athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in fundraising efforts to help cover extra costs.

• We offer a variety of fundraising opportunities throughout the season.

• Have ideas? We welcome new fundraising suggestions and sponsorship opportunities!

🎟 NON-POP WARNER COMPETITION EVENTS

• Athletes may be invited to participate in non-Pop Warner competitions only if they and their team have fulfilled all Pop Warner competition obligations.

COMPETION EVENT DATES

POP WARNER AFFILIATED COMPETITIONS

West Coast Conference Locals Competition

• Sunday, October 12th, 2025

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

• Teams that place 1st or 2nd will advance and attend WESCON Regional Competition.

WESCON Regionals Competition

• Sunday, November 16th, 2025

• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

• Teams that place 1st or 2nd advance and are expected to attend Pop Warner Nationals.

Pop Warner Nationals

• December 8-11, 2025

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

• Estimated travel costs: $1,500-$2,000 per cheerleader.

NON-POP WARNER COMPETITIONS– (JAMZ) 

$ - Competition event costs not included in player registration fees.   

JAMZ Bid Challenge $

• Sunday, November 23, 2025

• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

JAMZ Holiday Showcase $

• Sunday, December 14, 2025

• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

• Teams that are unable to attend the JAMZ Bid Challenge, have the option to qualify for JAMZ Youth Nationals by attending this competition.

JAMZ Youth Nationals $

• January 23-26, 2026

• New requirements for cheer teams attending JAMZ Youth Nationals are being determined and we will update this page shortly with more details.

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (The Orleans Hotel)

• Estimated travel costs out of pocket +$500* (2-night hotel + admission. Travel preference not included in estimate)