Via PopWarner.com:
Cheerleading was officially recognized in the 1970's, but has been a part of the Pop Warner program for several decades. Today, more than 180,000 children are participating in Pop Warner cheerleading and dance around the world. Participation in the Pop Warner Spirit Program provides kids an opportunity to perform in an organized, supervised, safety-oriented environment. Pop War
ner programs emphasize fun for all and encourage the development of qualities important long after Pop Warner days are gone. The participants in the Pop Warner program are unique as opposed to those of other programs. While they are taught about the values of competition, they are also maintaining their grades at a satisfactory level in order to attain the ultimate prize of being named a Pop Warner National Champion. We salute all the efforts and accomplishments that our participants put forward!