When is the registration period for the upcoming season?

Who can participate in LPW?

What forms/documents are required for my child to participate?

When will our Head Coach contact us?

When does the season begin and how often are practices?

When and where are games played?
How many games will be played and are there opportunities for post-season play?

What cities/associations do we play?

What is the parental commitment?

Is it mandatory to fundraise?

Whom can I contact if I have questions about football/cheer registration?

Q: When is the registration period for the upcoming season?

A: Registration opportunities will take place in May and June. All athletes must attend one of the three scheduled sign-up dates listed on the website to get accurate weights and measurements and to be fitted with equipment. Don’t delay in signing up as roster spots are limited and are determined by the number of teams at each division level. Participants are registered on a first come, first served basis.
 

Q: Who can participate in LPW?

A: Liberty Pop Warner serves participants with Liberty, Kansas City and Kearney addresses that are within the Liberty Public School District boundaries. If there is not a program available in your school district then you may join LPW. Additionally, participants must meet the following basic criteria:

1. Are ages of 5-13 as of July 31st of the current season.

2. Meet the age /weight requirements (football only) set forth by National Pop Warner Little Scholars organization. click here for ages/weights

3. Maintain a 70% scholastic grade point average.

4. Be cleared by a medical professional and free from any medical condition that would prevent full participation in Pop Warner activities.

Q: What forms/documents are required for my child to participate?

A: Each player or cheerleader must provide the following information by August 1 to begin participation:

1. Copy of official state issued Birth Certificate (already on file for returning participants)

2. Completely filled out Participant Contract and Parental Consent Form

3. Completely filled out Participant Contract Addendum

4. Completely filled out Pop Warner Physical Fitness/Medical History Form (physical performed after Jan 1)

5. Copy of complete year end Report Card

Click here to download required forms. If any of the above items are not turned in by August 1 (first day of practice), your child will not be allowed to begin practice until all items are received. These items can be mailed at any time to LPW, PO Box 1404, Liberty, MO 64069, turned in at one of the sign-ups or given to a LPW Board Member.

Q: When will our Head Coach contact us?
A: Your child’s coach will contact you in July.

Q: When does the season begin and how often are practices held?
A: Practices may begin August 1. Tackle players will practice 5 days a week beginning August 1 (10 hours per week) with practices reduced to 3 days a week (6 hours per week) beginning with either the first day of school or Labor Day (coach's discretion). Cheerleaders will practice 2-3 days a week. Practices are typically held from 6:00-8:00 pm at Shoal Creek Elementary and Liberty High School.

Please keep in mind that football and cheer are a huge commitment. Extended vacations during this period are not recommended, particularly during the first week of practice. Our National rule book states that all football players MUST complete a full 10 hours of conditioning before participating in any contact drills. Missing any time once practice starts can cause your athlete to fall behind, especially at the beginning of the season when most plays/cheers are being taught. The season lasts approximately 3 ½ months with some teams possibly playing longer in playoffs and regional/national games.

Q: When and where are games played?
A: All games are played on Saturday.  Most games will be played at the Heart of America complex located in Independence about 15 miles south of Liberty. LPW will also host home games at Liberty High School and South Valley Junior High and we may be invited to play in other Northland home games in varying locations. You will be expected to have your football player or cheerleader to every game at least one hour before the game is scheduled to start warm-ups and weigh-ins for football players (every football player has to be weighed-in before every game).

Q: How many games will be played and what are there opportunities for post-season play?
A: Nine to Ten+ games are played each season.  There are 7-8 regular season games scheduled, followed by playoff games and, if the team qualifies, the Truman Bowl game (Heart of America championship). If there are an uneven number of teams in a division your team will have a Bye game and your team may only play 9 games instead of 10.  If a Junior PeeWee, Pee Wee or Junior Midget level team wins the Truman Bowl they may continue to play in state, semi-regional and regional and national games until they lose a game or win the National Championship (Division 3 may play up to Regionals, but not to Nationals).  Travel costs for any out-of-area games are the responsibility of the respective team and parents.  Individual teams may fundraise to help offset travel costs with the approval and supervision of the LPW Board of Directors.

Q: What cities/associations do we play against?

A: LPW plays in the Heart of America League of the Mid-America Pop Warner Conference. Heart of America currently includes teams from Kearney, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Independence, Fort Osage, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and Liberty.  Many of the associations have multiple teams per division, so there are plenty of teams to play.
 

Q: What is the parental commitment?

A: Most importantly, you do your children a great service by making sure they get to practices and games on time and with the right equipment/uniform. Parents are also required to attend practices and games or at least have another designated adult who is to be responsible for your child. Coaches are not babysitters and athletes need to have a ride available if practice is let out early for any reason.

In addition, LPW relies heavily on parents volunteering their time. There are many activities that go into making Pop Warner a great experience including volunteering as a Team Manager, Team Equipment Manager or working on the "chain gang", charting the mandatory minimum plays, running water to players, providing snacks -- and it's a great way to get to know the other parents and your child's teammates. We will also need the help of parents during the Liberty Days Homecoming Game and keeping our practice fields free of trash. LPW is run exclusively by volunteers. All parents need to help in some capacity.

Q: Is it mandatory to fundraise?
A: Yes.  The Heart of America Pop Warner League has a mandatory fundraiser that the Liberty association must participate in.  This money goes directly to the league (along with $100 lof your registration fee) and does not stay with LPW.  By August 5 you will be required to pay an estimated $80 in advance of receiving your 80 candy bars that you may in turn sell for $1 each. If you would prefer to "buy out" of the candy bar fundraiser you may pay $55 and receive no candy.  Any additional fundraising activities that directly benefit Liberty Pop Warner, such as participating in the silent auction or purchasing spirit wear, is voluntary.

Q: Whom can I contact if I have questions about the football program:
A: You can send an email to info@libertypopwarner.com  for more information.