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Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is the only national
youth sports organization in America that requires its
participants to perform adequately in the classroom before
permitting them to play. We believe that the standards we have
set give these children a sense of responsibility and an
appreciation for academics and athletics that will help them
develop later on in life.
Like such organizations as the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) and National Federation of High Schools (NFHS),
PWLS has academic guidelines and criteria that need to be met in
order for a child to participate.
SCHOLASTIC FITNESS: THE NATIONAL POLICY
Proof of satisfactory progress in school is required. A 2.0/70%
or the equivalent shall be the minimum grade point average
acceptable to participate. In cases of doubt, conflict of
opinion, or if a valid report card is not submitted, the
nationally published scholastic eligibility form shall be used
and deemed final.
NOTE: This rule as it relates to scholastic grades may not be
made more stringent by any team, association, or league, as
other rules may be. No local team/squad may be allowed to
participate in Regional/National sponsored championships or bowl
games if it has not met the nationally published scholastic
requirements.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A 2.0/70% GRADE POINT AVERAGE?
We understand that not all student-athletes are able to meet our
scholastic requirements. If a child does not meet the
requirements of scholastic fitness, he/she may fill out and
submit a Scholastic Eligibility Form.
This form is to be completed by those participants in the Pop
Warner program that have not met the National Scholastic
Requirement of 70 percent and/or 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
at the time of certification. This form must be accompanied by a
progressing progress report or report card to be eligible for
play after the October 16, 2009 deadline. That report must be
dated between Sep. 16, 2009 and Oct 16, 2009.
If no progressing progress report or report card is given in
this window then the player shall be found ineligible for the
rest of the year.
Download
the 2009 Scholastic Eligibility Form
POP WARNER ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR PROGRAM:
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids
compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at
the association level and up through each of the eight Pop
Warner regions to the national level. In 2008, approximately
400,000 kids participated in Pop Warner. As our numbers once
again reached record levels, 276 First Team members, over 5,000
Second Team members and 1,000+ Honorable Mention scholars were
named as Academic All-Americans at the National Level for
2007-2008.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point
average to apply for All-American status. After the applications
have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team
All-Americans (35 football, 25 cheer per grade), National Second
Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.
Find out More About the All-American Scholar Program & National
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| Who is Eligible for consideration? -Students are eligible
for All-American Consideration is he/she:
-is currently in grade 5 or higher
-has a 96% grade point average or better
- has a complete prior year's report card
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids
compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at
the association level and up through each of the eight Pop
Warner regions to the national level.
In 2009, over 400,000 kids participated in Pop Warner. As our
numbers once again reached record levels, 280+ First Team
members, over 5,000 Second Team members and 2,000+ Honorable
Mention scholars were named as Academic All-Americans at the
National Level for 2008-2009.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point
average to apply for All-American status. After the applications
have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team
All-Americans (35 football, 35 cheer per grade), National Second
Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.
ALL-AMERICAN SELECTION PROCESS:
A final score is calculated for each student that consists of up
to 100 points (85%) for the student's grades for the prior
school year, along with up to 18 points (15%) awarded for the
attached Addendum sheet of activities and achievements.
Once the scores have been calculated, First Team All-Americans
are selected. The top 35 football players and 25 cheerleaders
per grade (plus ties) are selected as National First Team
All-Americans.
Second Team All-Americans are then determined by Pop Warner
based upon the number of applications that were submitted for
that year. Last year's total was approximately 3,800 Second Team
All-Americans
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Pop Warner will announce its annual Scholar All-Americans each
year on April 1st. Each scholar will receive an informational
packet in the mail by the end of April that includes:
Congratulatory letter from Pop Warner indicating their
scholastic accomplishment.
Certificate of achievement for National All-Americans.
Information regarding the Pop Warner National All-American
Banquet.
FREQUENTLY ASKED SCHOLASTIC QUESTIONS:
Question: Who is eligible for the Scholar All-American Program?
Answer: You need to meet the following criteria in order to be
considered for the Scholar All-American Program:
- Currently be in 5th Grade or higher for the Pop Warner Season
- Have a 96% Grade Point Average (GPA) from your previous school
year's report card.
- Have a Complete Full-Year's Report Card from your previous
school year to prove eligibility
Question: How are the applications graded once submitted to
Nationals?
Answer: Once we recieve the applications from each Region in
early January, we come up with a score for each participants
based on his/her GPA and the addendum score. NOTE, addendums are
graded based on a scoring system that Pop Warner National has
developed and had evaluated by several professionals in the
educations system. We do no release this criteria to anyone
outside of our office.
Question: What is the difference between First Team and Second
Team All-American?
Answer: A First Team All-American is one of the top 35 football
players or cheerleaders for his/her grade nationwide! A Second
Team All-American consists of those scholars who are above an
annually increasing final score (GPA + addendum).
Question: What is an Honorable Mention All-American Scholar?
Answer: This began in 2005, as we felt that everyone who meets
the criteria for All-American consideration should be rewarded
for his/her academic success. If you meet this criteria and your
application was turned in to us, then you will be an Honorable
Mention Scholar if you miss out on Second Team.
Question: If my son/daughter makes First Team for his/her
region, league or association, are they automatically a National
First Team All-American?
Answer: No, Regional, League and/or Association recognition is
separate from National recognition. You must understand that
while someone makes First Team at the Region Level, he/she is
competing against the whole nation at the National Level.
Question: When will I find out if I am an All-American Scholar?
Answer: Every year we make the announcement on www.popwarner.com
on April 1. We also mail out a packet to each scholar containing
a Certificate of Achievement, Recognition Letter, Scholar
Merchandise Info, and an invitation to the National Scholar
Banquet.
Question: Who is eligible to attend the Scholar Awards Program
in May?
Answer: Every Scholar is invited to attend, whether they are
First Team, Second Team or Honorable Mention. We hold this event
annually to recognize your incredible achievements in the
classroom.
Question: What is an All-American Senior Scholar and are they
the only ones eligible for scholarships at the Awards Program in
May?
Answer: An All-American Senior Scholar is a First Team recipient
in grades 8 and above. Yes, they are the only Scholar
All-Americans who are eligible for scholarship at the National
Levels. Pop Warner Leagues and Regions often hold seperate
scholastic banquets, and may award scholarships to any
participants based upon their pre-determined criteria.
Question: How big of a deal is it to be named as a Pop Warner
All-American Scholar?
Answer: A very big deal! If your son/daughter is recognized as a
Pop Warner All-American Scholar, then he/she is amongst the top
1% of all Pop Warner participants. They are also eligible to
attend our Awards Recognition Program held annually which
commemorates their achievements on the field, in the classroom
and in the community. If you still have questions about the
Scholar Program, please send us an email and we will answer you
back as soon as we can.
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