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The upcoming 2025-2026 Official Rule Books for Football and Cheer & Dance will include a revision to Part III: Pop Warner Regulations; All Programs, INTRODUCTION TO THE RULES, S2, which will now read:
"The Pop Warner Cheer & Dance season shall be defined as July 15 through July 14of the following year. The Pop Warner Tackle Football season will run from July 15 through December 31, while the7v7/Flag Football season will typically take place in the spring, concluding no later than June 30."
Other sections of the Rule Book that reference season dates will be updated accordingly.
This adjustment provides several key benefits, including additional developmental time for youth athletes and teams, increased separation from regional and national championships, and extended opportunities for fundraising. While some regional events are already under contract for this year, we will work collaboratively to determine the best placement for future regional events within the revised calendar.
We understand that there may be a lot of questions in regards to this upcoming change, please be patient as we review and make modifications to our Chicagoland calendar. We will have more information at our presidents meeting this month. I just wanted to get this information that was relayed to me in your hands as soon as possible.
Sonia Jass
Chicagoland President
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