News and Announcements
 |
|
 |
|
Western Branch Jaguars Pop Warner is happy to announce our partnership with USA Football and its Heads Up Football program.
The goal for all of us is to ensure that all our coaches are certified by USA Football to teach proper blocking and tackling techniques in a consistent, better and safer way.
Pop Warner’s number one priority has always been the safety of our participants. Working with USA Football’s Heads Up Football program is the latest step in delivering a safer program to all of our Pop Warner players.
For more information, visit USA Football Heads Up Program
2019 AGE/WEIGHT LIMITS
Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. We set and enforce a strict AGE & WEIGHT MATRIX that reduces the risk reality of injuries.
THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
The Western Branch Jaguars Athletic Association (WBJAA) is all about the kids....and we have lots of kids! Our organization is run solely by volunteers and we are looking for those to help further the development of this program. From Assistant Football Coach to Cheer Coordinator, from Team Mom to Cheer Coaches, there are great opportunities to be a positive influence in a child's life.
WBJAA has taken important steps to ensure the highest level of safety within our program. Anyone who comes in direct contact with the children MUST complete a 2018 Volunteer Application which requires a background check for the safety of our children. If you would like to become a volunteer of WBJAA, you will need to complete the following:
- Complete a 2018 Volunteer Application. Please be thorough and complete both pages.
- WBJAA requires a copy of your Drivers License or government picture ID.
- All volunteers will receive a background check and may only assist with Western Branch Jaguars functions once cleared by our President. Volunteer Applications and a copy of your drivers license can be e-mailed to us at westernbranchjaguars@gmail.com.
The AYF Mission
American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is a support services organization, dedicated to giving back to communities by promoting the wholesome development of youth through their association with exemplary adult leaders in the sport of American football and cheer. Guidelines are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of learning with a competitive balance between teams.
The AYF Goals
- Dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models.
- Emphasis on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement.
- Helping kids become leaders and teammates.
- Fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth, in players that extend beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community.
- To prepare youngsters to face the future with sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, positive aspirations, academic preparedness and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.
- To lend members support yet remaining NON-INTRUSIVE to local operations.
- To make youth football and cheer ALL-INCLUSIVE, by not excluding participants based on superficial factors (such as weight, finances or athletic ability).
- To encourage programs for special needs, at-risk and anti-gang groups, as well as the international football community.
