ABOUT HUDSON VALLEY POP WARNER
We are a member of the Mid Hudson Conference. We welcome all public, parochial, private and home schooled children between the ages of 5 - 15 who reside or attend school in the towns of Beekman, LaGrange, Pawling, Pleasant Valley, Town of Poughkeepsie, Spackenkill, and UnionVale.
We play and cheer against teams from Beacon, Cortland, Fallsburg, Highland, Hyde Park, Newburgh, New Paltz, Northern Dutchess (Millbrook), Peekskill, Philpstown, City of Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Wappinger's Falls, & White Plains.
If you are new to the area, or would like to find out more information about Pop Warner Football and Cheer and the Hudson Valley Knights, all of our contact info is on the Contacts link.
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How does HVK Pop Warner Football work?
What are some of the benefits of Pop Warner Youth football?
Develops fundamentals, character, confidence and teamwork
Learn a challenging skill that will stay with the children throughout their lives.
Get physically fit, strengthens every major muscle group, develop coordination which translates to other sports
Spend quality time with your family
The Season: August 1st to November 25th
Practice: (5) Practices a week in month of August -2 Hours a night- Sept-Nov (3) Practices a week 2 Hrs a night
Games: Start 1st Weekend in Sept Sat or Sun Play 1 game a weekend total of 8-10 games
Travel: For "away" games, usually about 45 minutes or less.
Home Field: Overlook Park on Overlook Rd. In the Town of Poughkeepsie
The Coaches: All coaches must have completed the USA Football Coaching School and pass the Level I Course. The head coach must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Assistant coaches must be a minimum of 18 years of age. All coaches are subject to and must pass a background check. All coaches must have Red Cross Certificate in CPR and First Aid. All coaches are required to attend at least 2 out of the 3 annual football coaching clinics.
Safety 1st: Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. Pop Warner is the ONLY youth football program (local, regional and national) that sets and enforces a strict AGE & WEIGHT MATRIX that reduces the risk and reality of injuries. Did you know that Pop Warner football is safer than soccer? Pop Warner football has 12% fewer injuries per capita among 5-15 year olds than organized soccer in the same age range! (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, NEISS)
Team Size:
HVK makes every attempt to size the teams for optimum playing time for all.
Who is youth football right for?
Youth football is right for any child, age 5 or older, who has the desire to learn to play this challenging and exciting sport.
What is the commitment from the parents and their kids?
1. Attend scheduled games and practices
2. Arrive at games and practices on time with proper equipment
3. Exercise good sportsmanship as players and spectators
4. General volunteering as team parent, fund raising events. Get Involved!
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The Hudson Valley Knights Pop Warner football program had a record-breaking year in 2011 winning all five Conference Championships Games. The Mid-Hudson Conference is comprised of 15 Associations, including Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon, New Burgh, White Plains, Wappinger’s, Red hook, Northern Dutchess, Fallsburgh, Highland, New Paltz, Montgomery, Cortlandt and others.
The Knights captured victories in all five championships games. The Hudson Valley Knights organization services the football and cheerleading programs for over 250 local kids. This year's amazing run is the result of hard work and dedication to the game our kids demonstrated all year long. Special congratulations to every player and coach for their contributions. The Hudson Valley Knights would also like to thank our Board of Directors, Volunteers, and Parents and Knights fans for a season to remember. WHAT TIME IS IT? KNIGHT TIME!!!!
MIDGET FOOTBALL – Coached by Keith Dingman, our Midgets overcame two regular loses to defeat White Plains in the conference championship game. A game in which our defense dominated and we won tough physical game 22 -6
JUNIOR MIDGET FOOTBALL - Our Junior Midget team coached by Mike Farley and Eric Rotger, overcame an early season loss to White Plains and dominated the Wolverines in the rematch. An offensive explosion and great defense sealed the win.
PEE WEE – Coached by John Scaglione the HVK Pee Wees finished a PERFECT 8 – 0 winning the conference championship against hometown rival Poughkeepsie. Once again defense was the story, with the Knights pitching their 8th shutout of the season. Coach Scaglione’s defense surrendered only one score the entire season. Congrat’s to the players for a great run.
JUNIOR PEE WEE “A” – Coach Dan Hickey’s Junior Pee Wee team completed a Perfect season 8 – 0 and completed a season shut out on defense allowing no points scored. A tremendous effort that our players should be proud of. In the Conference Championship game The Knights defeated number two seed Hyde Park 19 – 0 to capture the conference title.
JUNIOR PEE WEE “B’ – Junior Pee Wee “B” coached by Bob Cesark, won a thrilling rematch over Red Hook in the championship game. The Knights overcame their only loss of season to Red Hook by winning the pivotal Championship game. Congratulations to the boys for a great season.
Cheerleading
In addition to a tremendous football season the Hudson Valley Knights Pop Warner Cheerleaders excelled as well. Hudson Valley secured the 2011 Mid Hudson Conference Championship at the Junior Pee Wee and Midget levels. Both squads advanced to the Eastern Region Pop Warner Qualifier in Trenton, NJ. From there the Midget Squad advanced to the Eastern Region Pop Warner Championship Competition also held in Trenton. Throughout the season the girls, at all levels, worked hard and represented Hudson Valley proudly.
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