South Charlotte Recreation Association

Football Information

Team Divisions

Pop Warner utilizes an age based schematic for the football divisions of play.

AGE-BASED: Tackle Football

Division	Ages	Inclusive Birthdays
(7U)	6-7	8/1/2017 – 7/31/2019
(8U)	7-8	8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018
(9U)	9	8/1/2015 – 7/31/2016
(10U)	9-10	8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016
(11U)	10-11	8/1/2013 – 7/31/2015
(12U)	11-12	8/1/2012 - 7/31/2014
(13U)	12-13	8/1/2011 – 7/31/2013

New for 2026: A child's age on July 15, 2026 is his/her age for the season.

It is recommended and encouraged that athletes play in their specific age division. For example 9 year old athletes are best off playing in the 9u division. "Playing Up" as is it is referred to (and 9 year old playing on the 10u team), requires approval from the Head Coach and our Association Football Director.

In some cases based on team formation numbers, a team may also be made up of 2 groups of ages. For example if we have low numbers at 12 and 13 year old, then we would combined those age groups for a 13u team.

PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED TO PLAY BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND POP WARNER. Let your coach know of your intentions.

Information and Costs

Registration Costs (Registration to open in March/April):

$TBD	Before June 1, 2025
$TBD	Before July 6, 2025
$TBD	After July 6, 2025

**If you register after July 28, you may not be able to choose your number or have your name on the back of the Jersey.

Payment Policy:

Online payment is expected at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations will be automatically removed or waitlisted. Your spot is not guaranteed unless the registration is paid in full.

Refund Policy:

Before July 14:

Refunds can be given with a $50 administrative fee and if your jersey has been ordered then $85 will also be deducted from your refund (feel free to pickup the jersey once they come in).

After July 14:

No refunds will be given except in the case that your child cannot be placed on a team (no guarantees of which team they will be placed on)
No refunds for players injured at any point
No refunds for players that leave for Middle School Football or any other football program

Camps additional information:

Refunds are only given in the case of full-event cancellation by SCRA (no partial refunds for specific days)
No other refunds will be given after the camp has started

Key Dates:

Registration Opens - March / April
Registration Closes - July 15/August 1 or as soon as rosters fill up
Age Specific Workouts - TBD
Conditioning Camp - TBD
Player Evaluations Where Needed - TBD
Parent Meeting - TBD
Dick's Shopping Day - TBD
First Practice - Wednesday July 15, 2026
Games Begin - August 22, 2026 (there will be games Labor Day Weekend August 29)
Regular Season ends with games on October 31 for all teams with potential for games into November for all teams.
Regional Playoffs for teams that qualify begin in November.

Equipment Handouts:

Will be scheduled during the month of June/July.
Paperwork must be completed before equipment is handed out.
An equipment deposit check of $200 will be required. Check is to be dated November 1, 2026 and written out to "SCRA". Check is returned/destroyed when equipment is returned. CASH is not acceptable. You can go to your bank and request a check for this.
We provide Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Game Pants, Game Jersey, Practice Jersey.
We have limited practice pants, that are available first come first serve - we recommend getting your own. White or any color is fine.
Players should have their own Mouthpiece, Chin Strap, Cleats, Socks.

Locations:

Main Practice Field:
Olde Providence Park (located behind the Elementary School)
-Main Football Field, Muppet Field and AUX Field.

Additional Practice Field Space that could be used:
Ardrey Kell High School

Home Games:
Ardrey Kell High School

Away Games:
League away games are at locations around the Charlotte Metro area including Lake Norman, Cabarrus County, Harrisburg, Mint Hill, Fort Mill and Gastonia area.