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Phone: 561-419-6397
Palm Beach and Broward Youth Go the Distance with Pop Warner Football and Cheer
The
2018 season has been an especially exciting one for the youth football
players and cheerleaders in Boca Raton, Florida. The Boca Braves, a
non-profit Pop-Warner youth league, has had four of their football teams
make it to the Pop-Warner Superbowl playoffs this season, and all three
of their cheer squads are advancing to the Southeast Regional
Pop-Warner Cheer Competition in Orlando at the end of November.
This
weekend, their Junior Varsity football team is going the distance and
will be playing in the second round of Superbowl playoffs at Tropical
Park in Miami at 4 pm. While some Palm Beach and Broward leagues
receive city funding, the Boca Braves rely on registration fees,
fundraising and the support of local organizations to pay for travel
costs, field permits, referees, uniforms, and equipment. With over 35%
of their players receiving full or partial scholarships to cover
registration, funding needs continue to be a challenge.
"This
league does more than coach football and cheer," explains Mark
Sainmervil, President of the Boca Braves. "We teach discipline,
sportsmanship, and the importance of teamwork. Plus, youth sports give
our children a much-needed outlet."
To support the
Boca Braves, consider donating to their
GoFundMe page, or visit
BocaBraves.com to inquire about sponsorship and volunteer positions.
About the Boca Braves:
Boca
Braves Pop Warner Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading serves
almost 150 of Palm Beach and Broward County youth aged 5 to 15 years
old. The league seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for
children while emphasizing the importance of academic success.
Specifically, Pop Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit
participants with the fundamentals of tackle football, cheerleading, and
dance. Pop Warner strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed
or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship
and physical fitness as reflected in the life of the late Glenn Scobie
“Pop” Warner.