The Challenger Program is a non-competitive program and no score is kept.  The games are modeled after a typical Pop Warner game with warm-ups, coin toss, etc.  Participation in the Challenger Division is permitted at the request of the individual's parent or guardian.

A Great job by the OEC Challenger team in Florida!

Pop Warner Challenger Divisions Around The U.S.A.

Challenger Football & Cheer Proposed Rules

    ●    Challenger Division follows Pop Warner Flag rules with modifications as noted below

    ●    All children with physical or emotional disabilities, which include wheelchair participants are

           welcome.

    ●    Teams must roster a minimum of 10 players, yet no more than 28 players.

    ●    Games are played with a minimum of five player on each side.  This can increase as

           participant numbers increase.

    ●    Teams will play one game per week.

    ●    All players will receive an equal amount of playing time.

    ●    Pop Warner recommends team helpers to be a minimum of 13 years of age to assist

           participants.

    ●    Fields will be the standard flag field (set up of 80 yards).

    ●    Each Association will provide it's participants with a team jersey, cheer uniforms, and flags.

    ●    One coach will be permitted on the field of play at all times.

    ●    Teams play four, 15 minute, running clock, quarters.

Associations that are participating in this year's Challenger Division are as follows:

Cypress - Fullerton - Huntington Beach - La Habra - Tustin 

Santa Margarita - Saddleback Valley

For more information please email Ed @ buckstopshere1@msn.com