SPRING CHEER

1.  Registration/Paperwork
      REGISTRATION CLOSED

2.  Competition Dates - TBD

3.  Northern All American Scholar Banquet - March 8, 2026
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Blue Chip Casino - 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City
RSVP BY MARCH 1, 2026 (If you did not get an email, please email [email protected])

4.  National All American Scholar Banquet Weekend - March 20-21, 2026 in Schaumburg, IL
      

Event schedule:

• Friday evening: 7th and 8th Grade Tribute

• Saturday morning: 5th and 6th Grade Tribute

• Saturday evening: Banquet and Hall of  Fame Ceremony

• Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pop-warner-hall-of-fame-ceremony

• Questions?  Email [email protected]

5.  Hometown Showdown:  April 26, 2026
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SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL

1. Registration/Paperwork
 Open February 1st- February 25th.  Sign up under Registration Info above!

2.  Parent Meeting - TBD - March 2026

3.  Coach Meeting - TBD - March 2026

4.  Northern All American Scholar Banquet - March 8, 2026
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Blue Chip Casino - 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City
RSVP BY MARCH 1, 2026 (If you did not get an email, please email [email protected])

5.  National All American Scholar Banquet Weekend - March 20-21, 2026 in Schaumburg, IL
      

Event schedule:

• Friday evening: 7th and 8th Grade Tribute

• Saturday morning: 5th and 6th Grade Tribute

• Saturday evening: Banquet and Hall of  Fame Ceremony

• Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pop-warner-hall-of-fame-ceremony

• Questions?  Email [email protected]

6.  Season Dates - 4/1/2026 - 5/30/2026
Coaches will reach out once teams are assigned with practice dates and times - usually 1-2 times a week.  Games are on Sundays starting 4/19 and run through end of May.

7.  Team Photos
       Date: TBD
       Location:TBD
       Time: TBD

8. Elementary Football Camp (hosted and run by Coach Marshall and Valpo High School) - May 4th - May 7th.  Details and sign up info to follow!

9.  Annual Flag O'Rama - Save the Date!  May 16, 2026.  More info to follow.  This is an amazing event that is free of charge to our current registered flag players where Coach Marshall and the VHS Viking Football team come out and play flag games with our players.  We just ask for Gatorade 6 pack donations for the Viking Quarterback Club to fuel our high school football team.

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1. Registration/Paperwork

  Tentative open date of March 1, 2026 under Registration Info on valpopopwarner.com

 Sports Connect: We have transitioned to Sports Connect for the Spring and Fall seasons.  This should help streamline registration and reduce paperwork as we will be able to upload all paperwork to provide to Northern via Sports Connect.  You can access Sports Connect through the Log In button on the top right corner of our valpopopwarner.com website.

4.  Train Like a Viking - Free and open to all 2026 Flag and Tackle players.  Check Registration Info Tab and "Train Like a Viking" to sign up.
Age as of 7/14/20206:
March 2nd - ages 10-12
March 16th - ages 8-9
March 30th - ages 5-7

Location: Valparaiso Nazarene Church Gym
Time: 5-8 pm
MUST REGISTER!!!
Wear shorts/sweats, t-shirt, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.

7.  Waterpark Event with VHS - Stay tuned for details for this fun event - save the date!  June 24, 2026

8.  Mandatory Conditioning Start: July 15, 2026 or as your Coach communicates.

      Date: TBD
      Location:
      ID Time:
      Arrival Time: 
      Attire:

10.   O'Rama
Date: TBD
Location: Valpo
Time:  Head Coaches have schedule

11. Team Photos
       Date: To Be Rescheduled
       Location: VHS Football Field
       Time: See Schedule provided to all Coaches

12.  Football Season Game Dates: August through October and into November if team makes the playoffs.  TBD

13.  Football Commissioner: Dennis Schaffner - Cell Phone: (706) 464-7873

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FALL CHEER

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    Date: 8/1

    Location: Forest Park Golf Course

    *Registration will open at VPW Annual Golf Outing Link above.  It is never too early to recruit foursomes and hole sponsors, so please contact Patty                                      at [email protected] to reserve your spots as spaces are limited!

2  Popcorn Fest Parade*

    Date: 9/12