Orange County Pop Warner


    Welcome to the updates page for Orange County Pop Warner. All news, updates, changes, or cancellations will be posted here.

    Welcome to the updates page for Orange County Pop Warner. All news, updates, changes, or cancellations will be posted here.

    Saturday, October 31, 2009

    GREAT JOB!

    CONGRATULATIONS
    ORANGE COUNTY PEEWEE TAR HEELS!

    OCPW is proud and would like to announce that the 2009 Peewee team went undefeated this season. A perfect record of 8-0.
    The Peewee Tar Heels are the 2009 Consolidated Football Federation (CFF) league's Division III Peewee Champions!

    What a super ride it's been so far. Mid-South Regional Playoffs, here we come!!!

    10-31-09 GAME RESULTS

    The weather was a little cool and rainy but turned out to be a beautiful day to a great season.

    We are so proud of how all the teams played this season!!
    • TM (3-4-1): OCPW 21 Capital City Black 7
    • MM (6-3): OCPW 0 Apex Black 20 and OCPW 0 Durham Mighty 14
    • PW (8-0): OCPW 28 Cleveland 6

    GREAT JOB ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!!!!

    Friday, October 30, 2009

    1st ROUND PLAYOFF GAME SCHEDULES

    FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF GAME SCHEDULE

    NOVEMBER 7TH, 2009

    AT N. ALABAMA:

    Book Check / Coaches Meeting 11/6/2009 6:30 pm Country Inn and Suites, 4880 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35816

    MILTON FRANK STADIUM: 2901 15th Ave. SW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35805

    9:00 D-2 JPW Nazerene Vipers – Stanley Blue Devils

    11:00 D-1 JPW Athens Chargers – Union Road Jaguars

    1:00 D-2 PW Huntsville Sting – Union Road Jaguars

    3:00 D-2 JM Decatur Thunder – McAdenville Dolphins


    MADISON CITY SCHOOLS STADIUM: 201 Celtic Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758

    9:00 D-3 PW St. Johns Crusaders – Chapel Grove

    11:00 D-3 JPW Huntsville Sting – Mid Tennessee

    1:00 D-3 JM Huntsville Sting – Mid- Tennessee Vols


    AT RALEIGH, NC:

    Book check / Coaches Meeting 11/6/2009 6:30 pm, Hampton Inn, 110 Drexmere Court, Garner, NC

    RAVENSCROFT HIGH SCHOOL: 7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

    9:00 D-2 JPW CFF – Churchland Tigers

    11:00 D-2 PW N. Raleigh Red – Churchland Tigers

    1:00 D-2 JM N. Raleigh – Bennett’s Creek Warriors

    3:00 D-2 M Wilders Grove – Suffolk Steelers


    GARNER HIGH SCHOOL: 2101 Spring Street, Garner, NC

    9:00 D-1 JPW Durham Screaming Eagles – Va. Beach Mustangs

    11:00 D-1 PW Durham Eagles – Va. Beach Mustangs

    1:00 D-3 PW Orange County – South Chesapeake

    3:00 D-3 PW New Bern Warriors – NWMFL


    WEST JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL: 5935 Raleigh Road, Benson, NC

    9:00 D-2 JPW Coastal Panthers White – NWMFL

    11:00 D-2 PW Wilmington Colts – NWMFL

    1:00 D-2 JM Coastal Panthers – NWMFL

    3:00 D-2 M Wilmington 49’ers - NWMFL


    AT EASTERN NC

    Book check / coaches meeting 11/6/2009 7:00 pm Croatan High School, 3355 Hwy 24, Newport, NC 28570

    CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL: 3355 Hwy 24, Newport, NC 28570

    10:00 D-3 JPW Smithfield Packers – Central Va. Broncos

    12:00 D-3 JM S. Chesapeake – Central Va. Steelers

    2:00 D-3 JPW Havelock – Wilders Grove Wolfpack

    4:00 D-3 JM New Bern Warriors – Cary


    AT MIDLANDS, SC:

    Book check / Coaches meeting 11/6/2009 6:30 pm, LOCATION TBA

    BENEDICT COLLEGE STADIUM: 2219 Two Notch Road, Columbia , SC

    9:00 D-1 PW NWMFL – McAdenville Dolphins

    11:00 D-3 JPW NWMFL – Gaston Boys and Girls Club

    1:00 D-2 JPW Midlands, SC – Freedom Drive Broncos

    3:00 D-2 PW Midlands, SC – Freedom Drive Broncos

    5:00 D-2 JM Midlands SC – Freedom Drive Broncos

    7:00 D-2 M Midlands, SC – Little Panthers


    WEIGH-IN FOR ALL GAMES IS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SCHEDULED START TIME. UPON COMPLETION OF WEIGH IN, TEAMS WILL BE DIRECTED TO HOLDING AREA. PLAYERS MAY NOT LEAVE THE ASSIGNED HOLDING AREAS UNTIL DIRECTED TO DESIGNATED WARM UP AREAS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PLAYERS BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE STADIUM FOR ANY REASON AFTER WEIGH INS. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

    WEIGH-INS ARE IN GYM SHORTS AND GAME JERSEYS. PHOTO ID’S REQUIRED.

    FIELD MANAGER WILL CHECK CLEATS, MOUTHPIECES, ID’S AND PATCHES PRIOR TO START OF GAME. NO PATCH, NO PLAY. MOUTHPIECES CANNOT BE WHITE OR CLEAR, AND MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE HELMET.

    HELMET VISORS MUST BE CLEAR. NO EXCEPTIONS.

    TEAMS MAY USE THEIR OWN FOOTBALL AS LONG AS IT CONFORMS TO SIZE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THE POP WARNER RULE BOOK.

    MANDATORY HEAD COACHES MEETING AT BOOK CHECK ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT EACH LOCATION. HOTEL / BOOK CHECK SITES WILL BE LISTED SEPARATELY...

    Thursday, October 29, 2009

    EQUIPMENT TURN-IN DATES

    All equipment and uniforms will be turned in next week at the practice field.

    If your child has chewed on the chinstrap, it will need to be replaced so please make sure that you bring $10 in cash or check.

    Please see the schedule for the teams. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU COME ON YOUR CHILD'S CORRECT TURN IN DATE.

    TM: Monday, Nov. 2nd
    MM: Tuesday, Nov 3rd
    Make-up: Thursday, Nov 5th

    Please try to come to your specific teams date. Remember that we have to get these all to the storage and do not need everyone to come on Thursday.

    MITEY-MITE BOWL TIME CHANGE

    Due to the Wilmington team dropping out of the MM Bowl at Tri-County, there is an odd number of teams. Because they do not want teams to play someone they have already played during the regular season, OCPW is one of the 3 teams that is going to play 45 min games in round robin style.

    PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE NEW TIMES

    9:00 – 10:30 Durham Ragin vs. Apex Gold

    10:30 – 12:00 Tri-County vs. Wilders Grove Red

    12:00 – 1:30 Durham Soaring vs. WG Black

    1:30 – 2:15 Orange County vs. Apex Black

    (1/2 game)

    2:15 – 3:00 Apex Black vs. Durham Mighty

    (1/2 game)

    3:00 – 3:45 Durham Mighty vs. Orange County (1/2 game)

    Wednesday, October 28, 2009

    BOARD BALLOTS DUE THURSDAY

    Don't forget to bring Thursday your completed ballot for the 2009-2010 OCPW Board of Directors. Each parent is allowed to vote and will be marked off as the ballots are "cast" in the box. Here's the ballot again: 2009-2010%20OCPW%20Board%20Elections%20Ballot.doc.


    Tuesday, October 27, 2009

    TINY-MITE BOWL TIME CHANGE


    All info is the same except that the game will now be from 12:30-1:30 PM.
    Please note the change.

    Sunday, October 25, 2009

    TINY-MITE BOWL

    Durham will host the Tiny-Mite Bowl this Saturday, Oct 31st, @ Lowes Grove Middle School.
    • 9:00: Smokin' Eagles vs Apex Black
    • 10:00: Wake Forest Silver vs Apex Green
    • 11:00: TriCounty Panthers vs Capital City Gold
    • 12:00: Orange County vs Capital City Black
    • 1:00: Cary White vs North Raleigh Red
    • 2:00: Durham Scrappin' Eagles vs N. Raleigh Black

    GO ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!!

    Saturday, October 24, 2009

    PEEWEES ARE CFF'S DIVISION III CHAMPIONS!


    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PEEWEE TAR HEELS!



    • With the today's win against Garner, the PWs clinch the the top spot as the champions for Consolidated Football Federation (CFF) league's Peewee Division III.


    • They will play in the 1st round playoff games on Nov 7th in Raleigh (location & time TBD) to play toward the Mid-South Regional Championships. The Mid-South Region consists of teams from 7 states (NC, SC, VA, WV, TN, KY, & AL) with it's Championship games played on Nov 28th.

    PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE ORANGE COUNTY PEEWEE TAR HEELS AS THEY PLAY TO WIN THE 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF GAME ON NOV 7TH.

    10-24-09 GAME RESULTS

    OCPW teams were able to ward away the torrential rain until its last set of home games were played. Despite the wacky weather, 2 of 3 Orange County Tar Heels played their last regular season games today.
    • TM (2-4-2): OCPW 0 Durham 28
    • MM (6-2): OCPW 26 Cleveland Teal 0
    • PW (7-0): OCPW 28 Garner 0

    The TMs will be in a Tiny-mite Bowl on Oct 31st (time and location TBA).

    The Mitey-mites will play Apex Black in the Mitey-mite Bowl on Oct 31st @ 3pm at Githens Middle School.

    The Peewees play their final regular season game against Cleveland @ 9am at Wilders Grove Youth Center.

    COME OUT AND CHEER ON THE OC TAR HEELS!

    10-17-09 GAME RESULTS (late entry)

    Another hard fought game by our Tiny-mites this week while the other teams enjoyed a bye week.
    • TM (2-3-2): OCPW 14 Tri-County 14
    • MM (5-2): BYE
    • PW(6-0): BYE

    Come out and watch the Orange County Tar Heels play their last home games for the season next Sat, Oct 14th, @ AL Stanback Middle.

    10-10-09 GAME RESULTS (late entry)

    Hard played games by our Orange County Tar Heels!

    • TM (2-3-1): OCPW 0 Cary White 21
    • MM (5-2): OCPW 0 Apex Green 6
    • PW (6-0): OCPW 28 South Johnston 13

    The MM & PW teams have a bye next weekend while the TMs play @ Tri-County next.

    Friday, October 23, 2009

    THANKS

    Thanks to all those who bought Pro Bowl raffle tickets to support the Peewee's post season playoff games! Unfortunately, someone from Knightdale was the big winner.

    KRISPY KREME DONUTS

    The Peewee team will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts to raise money for playoff games. Please show your support by buying a dozen of these fresh, delicious donuts ($6/dozen).

    2009 END OF SEASON PARTY

    Come join us as we celebrate the end of the 2009 regular season!
    • Date: Sunday, November 1st
    • Where: White Cross Recreation Center (White Cross Road, Chapel Hill, 27516
    • Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
    • Cost: Free (must RSVP to team parent)

    OCPW will provide pizza and families will be asked to bring drink or dessert.

    Thursday, October 22, 2009

    LAST HOME GAMES

    Come see the Orange County Tar Heels play their last home games for the 2009 season this Saturday, Oct 24th! Rain or Shine!
    • 10:00 am: OCPW Tiny-mites vs Durham Silver
    • 11:00 am: OCPW Mitey-Mites vs Cleveland Teal
    • 12:30 pm: OCPW Peewee vs Garner

    When: Saturday, October 24th (see above for game times)

    Where: AL Stanback Middle School

    Cost: Adults $3, Students $1, Children under 5 Free

    GO ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!!

    NOTE: Please do not park in front of the emergency access gate or in the fire lane.


    MITEY-MITES BOWL

    TRI-COUNTY
    MITEY-MITES BOWL
    10-31-09
    • 9:00: DURHAM RAGIN VS APEX GOLD
    • 10:00: TRI-COUNTY VS WILDERS GROVE RED
    • 12:00: DURHAM MIGHTY VS WILMINGTON COLTS
      1:30: DURHAM SOARING VS WILDERS GROVE BLACK
      3:00: ORANGE COUNTY VS APEX BLACK

      PLEASE REMIND YOUR PARENTS OF ADMISSION
      ADULTS $5.OO
      STUDENTS $2.00
      6 AND UNDER FREE
      BRING ONE CAN GOOD $1.00 OFF ON ADMISSIONS

    Sunday, October 18, 2009

    BRAX AND PRO BOWL RAFFLE

    Please turn in all Brax spirit cups orders and Pro Bowl raffle stubs with the money in at practice on Monday, Oct 19th.

    Please see any PW football or JP cheer if you are interested in helping them raise funds for probable post-season playoff games.

    Thursday, October 15, 2009

    ADDITIONAL BRAX INFORMATION

    There are 4 teams missing from the Brax order form that are available for purchase.

    The teams are:
    • Appalachian State
    • Boston College
    • University of Connecticut
    • Duke


    Please remember that orders and money are due by Monday's practice. NO EXCEPTIONS!

    Also, you can bring raffle ticket stubs and money to practice tonight. They are also due by Monday's practice.

    Tuesday, October 13, 2009

    SUPPORT PEEWEE FOOTBALL

    The Orange County Pop Warner's Peewee team is having a great season! Currently 6-0, they are working toward probably going onto playoff games post-season. This means that they need your help to raise funds for the games.

    The Peewee football team and Jr Peewee cheer squad have 2 concurrent fundraisers going on right now. Please help and support them by buying a raffle ticket or ordering Brax spirit cups.
    • Pro Bowl Raffle tickets: $3 each or 2 tickets for $5 (winner receives 2 non-refundable, round-trip flights for 2, 2-night hotel stay, 2 tickets to the Pro Bowl, and a car rental)
    • Brax Spirit cups: $12 for set of 4 spirit cups (18 oz heavy plastic cups of one team, one military branch, one college/university, Pop Warner football or cheer spirit cups, or holiday designs)

    GO ORANGE COUNTY TAR HEELS!!

    CFF Cheer Competition

    JP Cheer squad will participate in event so come out and support them!

    • Sunday, October 18, 2009
    • Knightdale High School
      100 Bryan Chalk Lane
      Knightdale, NC 27545
    • Doors will open at 1:30pm
    • Starts promptly at 2pm
    • Cost: $7 adults; $3 students; under 5 OR in Pop Warner uniform FREE

    Thursday, October 08, 2009

    KRISPY KREME DONUTS SALE

    There will be freshly baked, glazed Krispy Kreme donuts at the home games this Saturday, Oct 10th.
    Enjoy a dozen of these great donuts for $6 with your hot coffee or cocoa while supporting OCPW and watching some great football games!

    BRAX SPIRIT CUPS


















    OCPW's Peewee team have a good probability of going on to play in post-season playoff games. Therefore, they will be selling Brax Spirit cups to raise the funds needed for possible post-season games.

    You can purchase a set of four (4) of the same team for $12/set
    • Pick from 32 NFL teams, 30 MLB teams, over 70 colleges/universities, or 5 military branches
    • 3-D holographic design
    • Heavy plastic 18 oz cups
    • Dishwasher-safe
    • Made in USA
    Please see a Peewee football player or Jr Peewee cheerleader (or his/her parents) to place an order. Orders due by Oct 19th with delivery date within 4-6 weeks.

    These make great little gifts for Christmas for any sports fan!

    Thank you for supporting the Orange County Tar Heels!

    LOCATION CHANGE FOR ALL OCT 10th GAMES

    ALL GAMES FOR OCT 10th WILL BE HELD AT CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

    OCPW Tiny-Mites vs Cary White @ 10am

    OCPW Mitey-Mites vs Apex Green @ 11am

    OCPW Peewee vs South Johnston @ 12:30pm

    Please remember: NO PETS, NO SMOKING OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS are allowed on school property. Concessions and restrooms are available. Admission rates are the same ($3 for adults, $1 for students, children under 5 are free).

    Please remember to exhibit good sportsmanship despite the opponent's coaches or parents, calls (or missed calls) by referees, or decisions by our own coaches or players.

    There are still opportunities to volunteer for admissions or concessions. If you have not volunteered at any of the past home games, please look at signing up to help. We need ALL families to help run things at home games. Please contact Krista Watkins @ kwatkins1@nc.rr.com to see what is still available.
    *I-85 – Coming South – (From: DURHAM)
    -Take I-85 South to Exit #164 (Hillsborough – Daniel Boone Exit)
    -At the Bottom of the Exit Ramp, turn Left.
    -Go to the 3rd Stop Light (State Credit Union Bank on Right)
    * * * * *
    -Turn Right onto Oakdale Drive.
    -Go to the end of Oakdale Drive,
    turn Left onto Orange Grove Road.
    -Go to the first stop light and turn Right onto New Grady Brown School Rd.
    -Cedar Ridge will be on the Right.


    *I-85–Coming North (From: Burlington-Greensboro area)
    -Take I-85 North to Exit #164 (Hillsborough-Daniel Boone Exit)
    -At the Bottom of the Exit Ramp take a Right,
    -Go to the 2nd Stop Light (Credit Union on the Right)
    ----Same as Above----


    *I-40 West (Coming from: Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham)
    -Take Exit #261 (Hillsborough Exit)
    -Take a Right at the Stop Sign (Old Hwy. #86)
    -Go to the 1st Stop Light (Credit Union on Left)
    -Take a Left onto Oakdale Drive
    ----Directions are the Same as Above----

    *I-40 East: (Coming from: Greensboro)
    -Take Exit #261 (Hillsborough Exit)
    -Take a Left at Stop Sign (Old Hwy. #86)
    ----Same as Above----

    Sunday, October 04, 2009

    NFL PRO BOWL RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE

    NFL Pro Bowl Raffle tickets on sale: $3 each or 2 for $5
    Trip for two includes:
    • Non-refundable round trip airline tickets
    • 2-night hotel stay
    • 2 tickets to the 2010 Pro Bowl (held at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, FL)
    • Car rental
    Drawing on October 20, 2009
    Winner need not be present to win
    If interested, please contact orangecountypopwarner@yahoo.com to purchase tickets

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME GAMES

    Home games this weekend, Sat the 10th, which means we need volunteers to help out with admissions and concessions.

    Please contact Krista Watkins to sign up for a 1-hour slot (kwatkins1@nc.rr.com).

    Thanks for your help in advance!

    OCT 3rd GAME RESULTS

    Halfway through the 2009 season and what a great season the OC Tar Heels are having!
    • TM (2-2-1): BYE
    • MM (5-1): OCPW 19 Tri-County 14
    • PW (5-0): OCPW 20 Garner 6

    Come and show your support for all our Orange County Tar Heels!

    Home games this weekend at AL Stanback Middle School.

    Games start @ 10am.

    Friday, October 02, 2009

    TM CHEER EXHIBITION

    The Tiny-mites cheer squad have their cheer exhibition on Sunday, Oct 4th.
    • Where: Knightdale High School Gym
    • Time: 2pm (come early for a seat)
    • Cost (CASH ONLY): Adults ($7), Students ($3), and those under 5 or those in Pop Warner uniform (Free)

    Please come out and support the OCPW TM cheerleaders!

    GO OC TAR HEELS!