Registration

Q. Why is Pop Warner so expensive?

Compared to most recreational sports, there is significantly more participation time and equipment provided to a participant in Pop Warner. Tackle football athletes and cheerleaders are supervised in TYFC programs for almost 700 hours of practice and game time during a regular season. Your registration fees contribute to the following costs: fees for use of the schools, fields, and parks for practices and games, game day custodians, referees, field lights, snack bar staffing, uniforms, Southern California Conference fees, game day onsite EMTs, picture package, insurance, cheer accessories, cheer competition, equipment reconditioning, and new equipment purchases.

We also heavily rely on fundraising efforts to support our Torrance Pop Warner football and cheer association. Without these funds our organization would not be able to exist.

Q. Do you offer any discounts for registration fees?

We offer a $25 early bird discount for registrations submitted by March 31st. We are also offering a

sibling discount through June 30th of $25 per sibling discount. The discount applies to each child after the 1st registered participant, and all siblings must be registered at the same time.

Q. Are payment plans available?

Payment plans are available. You can inquire about them at one of our in-person registration events or by e-mailing our president at [email protected].

Q. Is financial assistance available?

Torrance Youth Football & Cheer (TYFC) provides financial aid with donations to our program and is limited by available funding and number of applicants. Participants must submit complete applications each season in order to be considered for financial aid. Unfortunately, we will not consider incomplete applications. The application deadline for the 2024 football and cheer season is April 18, 2024. If your application is not approved, please consider an installment Payment Plan.

Q. What is included in the football registration fee?

A minimum of 6-8 games for Tackle teams as well as possible playoff and championship game(s)
Use and maintenance of player equiment (helmet and shoulder pads). A $250 deposit is required for equipment that is issued to players at the beginning of the season. This payment is held and returned at the end of the season when equipment is returned. All TYFC equipment MUST be returned.
Fees pay for Pop Warner insurance, Southern California Conference team fees as well as all practice space, high school fields for, lights, custodian, EMT and referee fees
Registration fees also cover all training for the coaches and practice equipment
Individual and Team picture package
TYFC Spirit Pack and uniforms. Your child will keep their jersey, pants and spirit wear.
Note: Players must supply their own cleats and mouth guards.

Q. What is included in the cheer registration fee?

Jamz Camp registration fee
Individual and Team picture package
A minimum of 6-8 games for Tackle teams as well as possible playoff and championship game(s)
Pop Warner insurance and Southern California Conference team fees
High School field, lights, custodian EMT and referee fees
All training, practice equipment and gym fees
Spirit Pack (shorts, shirt, and bows), which your child will keep

Q. How much volunteer time is expected from families?

Torrance Youth Football and Cheer (TYFC) is an all-volunteer organization that relies on the commitment of player parents/guardians to volunteer in order to achieve successful youth programs. Parents/guardians are required to volunteer a minimum of four (4) hours per season per registered player. Volunteer opportunities include assisting at home game snack stands, fundraising events such as our annual car wash, and various committees throughout the season. All opportunities will be posted to our TYFC signup.com account.

We offer two options per player to select from:

Agree to work the minimum four (4) hour volunteer requirement and provide TYFC a deposit in the amount of $200 per registered player. Your deposit will be returned at the end of the season upon completing your required hours.
Pay a $150 non-refundable fee to opt-out of the four (4) hour volunteer requirement

PLEASE NOTE: BUYING OUT OR WORKING YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS DOES NOT REMOVE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP THE TEAM ON GAME DAYS, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CHAIN GANG, MPR, SPOTTER, ORANGES FOR HALFTIME/AFTER THE GAME AND WATER FOR THE GAME. NOBODY IS EXCUSED FROM THIS RESPONSIBILITY.

Q. How do I register my child?

Registration paperwork and instructions can be found under our "Registration" tab, and turned in at one of our in-person registration events. Paperwork & fees must be turned in at an in-person registration event. We will also hold Uniform and Equipment Fittings in April and June where any outstanding paperwork following initial registration can be turned in. All required paperwork, fees and deposits must be turned in by June 30th, no exceptions.

Note: Event dates are subject to change so be on the lookout for updates on our website (www.torrance-panthers.com) and Instagram (torrancepanthers).

Q. What division will my child plan in?

Divisions for the 2024 football and cheer season can be found under our "Registration" tab. TYFC highly recommends that each athlete plays in the lowest division they are eligible for. Team assignments are done by TYFC.

Q. Can I get a refund if my child drops out of cheer or football?

Involvement in sports programs can present significant (and sometimes unforeseen) costs and time commitments. Should you or your player decide after registering for football or cheer that he/she should no longer wish to participate, you have until June 7th, 2024 to drop out of TYFC to receive a refund of your registration fee. Participants who drop out between March 1st and April 30th will receive a registration refund, less an administrative fee of $50. Participants who drop out between May 1st and June 7th will receive a registration refund, less an administrative fee of $100.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 7TH, NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants who plan on canceling their registration must notify the league President by email ([email protected]). The date of notification is the effective cancellation date. Please note that voluntary opt-out fees are non-refundable.

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