Hobart Pop Warner Little Scholars

2020 SEASON FOOTBALL & CHEER PARENT PACKET Mission Statement This organization is formed to inspire youth, regardless of race, gender, creed, or national origin to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship, and physical fitness. Eligible youth are welcome to participate in football, cheerleading, or dance. Academic achievement will be emphasized as a lifelong skill.

A Little Pop Warner History Pop Warner is an international program operated for the benefit of its youth participants. Since 1929, the programs philosophy has been: Academics and Athletics go hand-in-hand. At every level, Pop Warner seeks to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of Football, Cheerleading, and Dance, but also the importance of education, in an atmosphere conductive to developing sound mind, body and character, and having an enjoyable time. The general objective of Pop Warner are to inspire youth regardless of race, creed, religion, or national origin, as well as to, practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship, and physical fitness exemplified during the life of the late Glenn Scoobie “Pop” Warner.

2020 Hobart Pop Warner Little Scholars

Executive Board & Board of Directors

Executive Board President Victor Martinez Vice President Collin Hadley Secretary Maya Camarillo Treasurer Hadley Maskovich Football Commissioner Nate Harrell Cheer Coordinator Angie Vera Operations Manager Kyle Cicillian Football Business Manager Erica Moore Cheer Business Manager Nisa Torres

Board of Directors Assistant Cheer Dir. Brittany Huddlestun Assistant Football Dir. Darris Harrell Community Relations Coordinator & Marketing Nicole Brunn Fundraising Coordinator Laure Vasel Operations Assistant Mark Picard Operations Assistant Ed Jimenez Concessions Manager Jamie Tetzloff

Parents of HPW players are invited to join us at our monthly General Board Meetings. Take advantage of this opportunity to get involved and learn about the happenings of HPW.

General Board Meetings 2nd Wednesday of Every Month 7:00 (Date & Location subject to change) Location: Hobart Community Center 2411 W Ridge Road, Hobart, IN Check facebook for Update information: Hobart Pop Warner Little Scholars A Letter from the President

Dear Hobart Pop Warner Parents,

Welcome to Hobart Pop Warner’s 2020 season! As president of Hobart Pop Warner, I would like to extend an invitation to all Hobart youth between the ages of 5 and 15 to participate in our program. After a very successful season in 2019, we are anticipating an equally successful and exciting 2020.

As always, Hobart Pop Warner strives to make this the best organization it can be and we wouldn’t be able to do this without the help of all of our volunteers. Thank you in advance for again donating your time and talent to support Hobart Pop Warner during the 2020 season.

What to Expect in Your 2020 Season

First and foremost, our goal is to give your child the best experience possible, both on and off the field. The Board has been working hard throughout the off-season to ensure that 2020 is another successful season and positive experience for all involved. But, this is a team effort and we need your parental support. You will play a vital role in our season.

Our goal is to develop well-rounded young boys and girls who not only learn the fundamentals of football and cheer but also the important of education and teamwork. Once of our main goals is to ensure a high quality experience in which every athlete: • Has fun • Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance • Learns life lessons that have value beyond the playing field • Is coached using the principles of positive coaching • Stimulates their academic achievements through participation in our athletic program

Hobart Pop Warner is a 100% volunteer organization that develops positive values in our youth. We are committed to working to create a positive culture in which coaches, parents, athletes, fans, officials, and volunteers work together. Your participation is what makes a season successful.

I look forward to serving you during the next season. I make it a point to be available at the beginning of every practice for both football and cheer. Feel free to contact me with any comments or concerns.

I look forward to a great season!

Victor Martinez

President Hobart Pop Warner Little Scholars IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note: the following information is not the full documentation of the rules, policies, and procedures of HPW. The following information is provided as reminders only, and is subject to change by approval of the Board of Directors.

§ Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation and transportation costs to and from all practices, games, playoffs, competitions, and any other event associated with/required by HPW. Parents/Guardians are also responsible for any meals/lodging that may arise from such travel/events. Event entry/parking fees are also the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Regular season games are played in Northwest Indiana and surrounding areas, travel at the Regional level can be to any of the states Mid-America Pop Warner covers, with National Championships taking place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. § Parents/Guardians should also ensure your child is at ALL practices and games. If your child will not be at a practice, game or event, contact your head coach immediately. Please remember that football and cheerleading are team sports and cannot thrive without out all of the players in attendance. § If an issue with a coach should arise, take it to the head coach and not another parent. If you are unsatisfied with the result, then contact the Football Commissioner or Cheer Coordinator. Please follow the chain of command. § Uniforms and equipment are the property of HPW; please make every effort to take proper care of it. You will be charged for uniforms/equipment not turned in or turned in with damage beyond normal wear-and-tear. Any/all attorney fees, court cost, and other fees associated with collection of the uniform/equipment or payment will be the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian. § Football Parents/Guardians will be responsible for providing/purchasing their own socks and cleats. § Cheerleader Parents/Guardians will be responsible for providing/purchasing their own cheer shoes, warm ups, game hair bows, socks, and turtlenecks. Other items may need to be purchased as well. § Practices begin August 1, 2020. Coaches will pass out calendars to their team. A Parents or Guardian will need to be at football practice, however, please refrain from interfering with coaches and/or players. Coaches will inform parents where the parent sitting area is at practice. There is to be no photography/video taping of the teams during practice for any reason, unless written permission has been given by the Board of Directors. § Cheer practices are closed practices, so the cheer coach will advise the time of practice and pick up times. If you need to pick up your cheerleader early, please let the coach know. We ask that you make these arrangements as to not to interrupt practice. § Practices are initially 10 hours a week – after Labor Day practices are 6 hours a week. Practices will not be longer than 2 hours per day, however, water breaks are not included toward practice time. § All required paperwork/fees must be submitted no later than JULY 15, 2020 in order for your child to participate. Any child without the proper forms/fees turned in will be placed on a waiting list. § All teams will play 6-7 regular games, ending approximately in mid-October. § Cheerleaders are required to participate at every game for their team, as well as football players are asked to support the Cheerleaders at their competitions. § Pop Warner participants are required to maintain their grades in order to participate. Each child must maintain a 2.0/70%GPA during the season. Parents/Guardians, coaches and staff are to encourage each player to excel in the classroom as well as on the field. § HPW participates in awarding Scholastic Scholars at the end of each season, and encourages eligible players to participate in the Scholars program via the Regional and National level. Please see website for details. § NO fundraising efforts will be made in the name of HPW without the expressed written consent of the Board of Directors. Any and all fundraising projects must be approved by the Board of Directors. § In the event a check / credit card chargeback is returned to HPW, there will be a $30.00 fee added on to the face value of the transaction. Other bank fees, court costs, attorney fees associated with the collection will be the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian. § Refunds requested by July 15, 2020 will be refunded at 100% of registration fees (NOTE: fundraising fees and any other amounts paid to HPW are not refundable). § No refunds will be granted after July 15, 2020, unless participant does not make weight. No Exceptions.

§ All refunds requests MUST be made in writing to Hobart Pop Warner. To request a refund please email HPW from our Facebook page by directly sending us a message. You may also mail your request to P.O. Box 77, Hobart, IN 46342 § Parents, Players, Coaches and Visitors are expected to abide by the code of conducts that are in place. You may view the file in full on our website. Please remember during registration each Parent/Guardian and player signed a copy of the code of conduct. § Any negative or rude comments verbally about or directed to participates, coaches, volunteers, league board members or referees during or after game/events including any violations listed above will results in an immediate suspension of one year. § Any derogatory comments made on any social media platform made about any player, coach, member of HPWLS and HLA will result in suspension and or dismissal of the parent and or player from HPW. § You are responsible to letting coaches know if your contact information has changed. This will help communicate information efficiently, also ensure that we have your correct information incase of an emergency.