The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Youth Football program is part of the DC Pop Warner Football League with participating youth that range from the ages of 5-15, the Pop Warner charter is held by DPR, and the league is operated in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.

Founded in 1929, Pop Warner Football is the only youth football program (local, regional, and national) that sets and enforces a strict age and weight matrix which reduces the risk of injuries. Pop Warner is also the only national youth sports organization that requires its participants to maintain academic standards in order to participate.

The DC Pop Warner Football League has two divisions which compete against one another for the opportunity to represent DC Pop Warner Football in the regional playoffs in November, and the chance to compete in the Pop Warner Football Super Bowl in December.

DC Pop Warner Football features six Pop Warner Football age/weight divisions of play, which are listed below. For more information or to register, please visit a DPR center, a Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, or contact the DC Pop Warner Football League at (202) 498-2243 or the DPR Sport Office at (202) 671-0314.

• 2012 Pop Warner Football Schedule & Standings

Important Dates:

• Registration Closes: August 24, 2012
• Team Declarations: June 4, 2012
• Season Begins: August 1, 2012 (1st day for pads)
• Weight-in Dates: August 16, 17, 18
• Regular Season Play: August 25- October 13, 2012
• City Wide Playoffs: October 20, 2012
• Championship Games: Saturday, October 27, 2012  
• Eastern Regional Championship: In Washington, DC. Dates TBD
• Pop Warner Super Bowl Championship: December 3-10 Disney World of Sports Complex

Weigh-In Dates:

• Tiny Mites & Mitey Mites: August 4, 2012
• Junior Pee Wee: August 11, 2012
• Pee Wee: August 14, 2012
• Jr. Midgets: August 16, 2012
• Midgets: August 21, 2012

DC Pop Warner Forms and Information:

• Additional forms are available on the Pop Warner website
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
• Pop Warner Football

DC Pop Warner Football League - Tackle Football Divisions of Play

 *The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above. A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.