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Team Assignment Policy
- In the event GFAPW fields a Jr. Midget Team, or multiple Teams at the same level, players will be assigned to teams by a committee of Head Coaches.
Practices
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In accordance with Pop Warner National rules, all players must participate in 10 hours of conditioning prior to practicing with full equipment, and must complete an additoonal 10 hours of practice with equipment prior to participating in ascrimmage or game.
Attendance Policy
- During the month of August, players are expected to practice 4 days per week, for a maximum of 10 hours per week. Players are expected to practice 3 days per week after Labor Day until the end of the season.
- Parents are required to phone the Head Coach in advance if their child will miss a game or practice. Excused absences are defined by illness, injury, serious illness or death in family, or a conflict with religious holidays or education. Players who attend practice, but are unable to participate in the majority of the drills will be considered absent.
- Players missing practice, including excused absences, will be subject to limited playing time at the discretion of the Head Coach, in conjunction with the minimum play rule established by Pop Warner.
Volunteer Participation, Fund Raising and Work Bonds
- Each household is required to support the Snack Stand and Game Day volunteer duties, as scheduled by the Team Mom for each Team. Families with participants on multiple Teams will be responsible for volunteer duties in support of each Team.
- Each household will be required to support the annual GFAPW raffle by selling or purchasing a minimum of one book of raffle tickets. Raffle Tickets will be distributed at the Parent’s Meeting in June. Each family will be expected to purchase the raffle tickets at that time.
- Work Bonds are refundable at season end, pending the completion of all assigned duties and the return of all uniforms and equipment on the designated date(s).
Refunds
- Refund requests must be made in writing prior to August 15th and will be subject to costs incurred for personalized jerseys or apparel, and a $25 administration fee. Raffle ticket money is not refundable. Only participants who fail League Certification due to weigh or health restrictions are eligible for refunds after Aug. 15th.
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