Welcome to the HOME of the La Habra Lions Pop Warner Football, Cheer, and Challenger Programs!
About us
La Habra Pop Warner was founded in 1969 by five community minded individuals who recognized a need for a youth sports football program in La Habra. For 43 years the program has been going strong. On average the program serves up to 500 children annually. The season begins in August and completes by November.
Esteli Field in La Habra is home for the Lions.
We Serve
La Habra Pop Warner is open to
boys and girls ages 5 – 15 years of age
We Deliver
structured fundamental instruction, sportsmanship and teamwork as a local organized youth sports organization through;
Flag Football and Cheer
Tackle Football and Cheer
Challenger Football and Cheer
Philosophy Driven
La Habra Pop Warner believes that academics and athletics go hand in hand. Pop Warner is the only youth sports program in which participants must maintain academic fitness within a National “Little Scholar Program” guideline that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before
permitting them to play
Our Brand
La Habra Pop Warner teams are branded “Lions”,
Unique to our league, a blue lion leaping through
a bold LH signifying our city, La Habra
Mission Statement of the Board of Directors
To be actively involved with the youth of our community and always act with concern and integrity. To always leave what we have touched better than when we arrived and above all, inspire the best in the children whom we serve
Our Volunteers
An active Board of Directors comprised primarily of current and former membership parents and a cross section of the local community oversees all league business and activities as well as team structure by way of by-laws and policy and procedures. All board members are volunteers. There is no paid staff. All Team Staff are composed primarily of current and former membership parents and a cross section of the local community to oversee all team activities including child supervision and safety, fundamental instruction and fund raising. All coaching staff are carefully screened individuals that demonstrate knowledge of the sport, fairness and a coherent approach to achieve instructional goals, objectives and outcomes. All volunteers must meet a code of ethics on a governing body and league level and are subject to a background check in order to serve. Our volunteers care about your children. We have been working hard for 43 years so that families can enjoy the program
Government
La Habra Pop Warner operates an associate of Pop Warner National. As a affiliate of Wescon region. Our governing body is Orange Empire Conference (OEC)League bi laws and policies and procedures are on file with our governing body
La Habra Pop Warner, The Business
Organized youth sports operating under a non-profit 501©3 status must comply with federal guidelines. La Habra Pop Warner applies best business practices by: operating under an annual budget which is developed through a projection of cost of business vs calculated membership, tax filing on an annual basis, a CPA developed annual audit summary, and use of governing body suggested book keeping system. Transparency of bi laws, policies and procedures and book keeping under the IRS Charities & Other Non-Profits procedures are practiced
Directors are volunteers who much comply with an annual background check. The program is volunteer driven, there is no paid staff. Admin expenses are limited to cost of doing business. La Habra Pop Warner is in good standing with our governing body and Federal agencies. There are no audit issues. La Habra Pop Warner is an associate of the City of La Habra Sports Affiliate which is overseen by the Recreational Manager and Community Services. LHPW is granted facility privileges through compliance of under a contract with the city known as the sports affiliate policy. Representatives of LHPW are requires to attend quarterly meetings that include representatives of all youth sports programs in La Habra. Communications include facility updates, determination of program needs and fees associated with facility usage such as park upgrades and electricity. Annual budget is filed with OEC and the City of La Habra
Economics
For many years La Habra Pop Warner took pride in keeping its registration fees to a minimum in order to keep the program affordable for families. Given the current economy, our program like many non profits has been negatively impacted due to reduced donor giving and fundraising participation. In order to meet program expenses and provide the best program possible it was necessary to raise registration fees in 2012.
La Habra Pop Warner (La Habra Junior Athletic Association) is a community non-profit 501©3 which operates through funds generated by four major income sources
- Registration- all funds collected through registration events and subsequent sign ups.
2. League Fundraisers- including vendor commission, opportunity drawing sales, corn festival, league sponsors, cookie dough, turn around bus trips, restaurant commissions, special events such as bowl games hosted at Esteli Field.
- Red Line- flat league fee assessed per child.
4. Snack Shack- concession sales and investment of future food service equipment
The following is a summary of expenses that your registration dollars fund:
- Publications/ program outreach, forms, receipts,
2. OEC fees- referees, flat fee per child, dues, player liability insurance
- Equipment- Player and Cheer uniforms and related items such as helmet reconditioning, jerseys, decals, safety gear, mats, etc.
4. Little Scholar- academic awards related to activity such as metals and certificates and publications
- Weigh Master- field prep, scale calibration and maintenance, ink for schedules generated, storage unit, golf cart, barricade tools, scoreboard maintenance, emergency kits, portable restrooms for practice fields
6. Facility Fees- accessed by the City of La Habra such as lighting and facility maintenance etc.
League Donor/Sponsors/Fundraisers income funds the following administration tasks and league events expenses
President- League travel representation from football and cheer, background checks, league telephone,
Treasurer- expenses related to position, copies, software, accounting & legal fees, board insurance, bank fees, registration refunds, supplies etc.
Secretary- expenses related to position, copies, postage, software, supplies etc.
Publicity- donor recognition, website, event publications, parade, alumni scholarships, opening ceremonies, education programs
Fundraiser- Opening day carnival day for the kids
Cheer- cheer expo, communication publications etc.
Red Line funds- team trophies and supplements registration expenses
Snack Shack
Food sales generate income
Equipment expenses reinvest in program income goals.
| Exempt Purposes – Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) |
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| The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. |
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The overall goal of the program is to serve children ages 5-15 with fundamental football and cheerleading instruction. Generating funds through league fundraisers and donor relations is vital in order for the league to meet its expenses related to program goals including expenses such as dues, flat cost per child, Little Scholar expenses and fees that are required by OEC, the governing body of LHJAA.
Note: this summary does NOT reflect team income resulting from fundraisers or expenses related to banquets and fundraising expenses.
