About
Bay Area Youth Football & Cheer offers Bay Area Youth Football, an organized tackle football program for children ages 6 to 14. It also offers Bay Area Youth Cheer, an organized cheerleading program for children ages 6 to 14. Bay Area Pop Warner has no tryouts or cutting of rosters, and the mandatory play rule applies to all teams.
Programs
- Bay Area Youth Football — 6 to 14 years of age · Organized tackle football program; Bay Area Pop Warner has no tryouts or cutting of rosters; mandatory play rule for all teams.
- Bay Area Youth Cheer — 6 to 14 years of age · Organized cheerleading program.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–14 years old
About the provider
Bay Area Pop Warner was chartered by Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. in 2021 and was formerly known as Peninsula Pop Warner. Its mission is to enable local children to take part in team sports and activities in a structured and safe environment, and to teach teamwork, dedication, and a positive work ethic on and off the field. It is a volunteer, 501c(3) non-profit organization. The league covers most of the San Francisco Bay Area, from Marin to Monterey Counties, and member associations provide coaches, facilities, and equipment at parks and high schools within the cities and counties they live in. The leadership team includes Commissioner Steve Pekarthy, Vice Commissioner Ray Lockett, Treasurer Danielle Ramirez-King, Secretary Al Ezely, Cheer Director Norma Zendejaz, Rules Director Ernia Camacho, and Safety Director Fred Frazier.
Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters. Registration fees are set by each local program. Mandatory Play Rule (MPR) for all teams - every child plays. A typical season consists of a 7 to 9 game regular season schedule. Requirements for participation may vary by local program.
Last updated September 10, 2026.
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