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On Sunday, October 6th, OEC had one of the saddest days it has seen. On the last scrimmage play of the 3rd quarter during our Div.-I Midget Orange Bowl Championship Game, a horrible event occurred. While attempting to prevent a Saddleback Valley score at the goal line, Lakewood Lancers player, Donnovan Hill (#4), suffered a broken neck. The Dr.'s have informed the family that Donnovan will never walk again. No child or family should ever have to suffer like this when he was just playing a game. It reminds us all of how fragile life really is, and in just a moment, joy can turn to sorrow.

We would ask that each of you commit to making a daily prayer for Donnovan and his family during this difficult time. This is not just some kid from some place we have never heard of, he is one of us. Let God hear our prayers and lend healing hands to Donnovan, and comfort for his family & all that know him.

We are very proud of the way our Pop Warner Family has come together for Donnovan and we have set up a fund for him.

Please make contributions to:
Orange Empire Conference c/o Donnovan Hill
P.O. Box 7652
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92615-7652

Please continue to keep Donnovan and Family in your Prayers.

Thank you all,
Orange Empire Conference

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The Orange Empire Conference is a Pop Warner Little Scholars organization providing Football, Cheerleading, and Scholastic programs for boys and girls from ages 5 to 15 through its various member Associations since February 24, 1986. Tackle football and associated cheerleading programs are provided in all of our 28 member Associations. In addition, flag football programs are currently provided in 20 of the Associations. There are seven separate tackle football divisions. Each year OEC serves approximately 24,000 people in over 260 teams.

The Orange Empire Conference is a California non-profit public benefit corporation, operated on a day-to-day basis by an elected Commissioner, Steve McGinnis, assisted by various other elected officers. A Board made up of Commissioners and the Presidents of the 28 member Associations establishes the rules and policies for the Conference.

The Orange Empire Conference is one of 15 Conferences in what is known as the WESCON region. The WESCON region is one of 8 National regions, and includes Conferences in Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii, as well as other Conferences in Southern California.

The Conference boundaries include all of Orange County and much of Los Angeles County.

Players and Cheerleaders residing within the boundaries of an existing Association must participate with that Association, unless they obtain a waiver from the Association prior to registration. Players and Cheerleaders, who reside outside the boundaries of an existing Association, are free to participate with the Association of their choice.

Our Philosophy

Pop Warner Football is an international program, founded in 1929. Its National headquarters is located in Langhorne, Pa. Pop Warner Football incorporates a philosophy that academics and athletics go together. There are no All-star teams in Pop Warner Football. Indeed, the only awards, which are permitted, are for academics at the local, Conference or National level.

Tryouts are not permitted in Pop Warner Football. The program incorporates a "first come first served" approach to sign-ups until teams and cheerleading squads have been filled, although preference may be given to returning participants. All teams are required to follow rules guaranteeing a certain number of minimum plays for all participants.

Contact Information

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Postal Mail

Orange Empire Conference, Inc.

P.O. Box 7652

Huntington Beach, CA 92615-7652

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