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Munster Colts Fall Tackle Program

2026 Fall Tackle Football General Information

When, where, and how can I register?

You can register anytime online during the registration period of April 15, 2026 to June 15, 2026. You will need a copy of your participant’s birth certificate and report card in addition to completing all required Pop Warner forms. Paperwork MUST be uploaded at time of registration.

Who can participate?

Munster Pop Warner and the Northern Indiana region have age-based divisions (unlimited weight) ranging from 6U to 12U, which includes players “league age” 5 to 12. For the purpose of determining your child’s “league age” it is simply their age as of 7/15/26.

How much does it cost?

The registration fee is $350 for the season for players league age 7-12, for players league age 5-6, the fee is only $250. We encourage everyone to please help the organization by donating time and/or supporting the league wide fundraisers that we will have throughout the season. After June 15th, there are no refunds.

Are there any programs to reduce the registration fee?

Our annual mum fundraiser offers a registration rebate program to help families defray the cost of the season, specific details will be available during the time of the fundraising event.

What does my registration fee include?

The fee includes the necessary insurance, fees payable to Town of Munster, facility rental fees to the School Town of Munster, operating fees payable to regional Pop Warner authority, referee expenses, coach certifications/training, and equipment, etc. The list below details the individual equipment provided for each player:

Equipment Rented to Participant

Helmet(Return), Game Pants(Return), Practice Jersey(Return), Shoulder Pads(Return), Practice Pants(Return)

Season T-Shirt(Keep), Mouthpiece(Keep), Socks(Keep), Game Jersey (Keep)

What other equipment will I need to provide to participate?

Munster Pop Warner has gone to great lengths to ensure your participation is as simple and cost effective as possible. The only other required item you will need to provide is a pair of football cleats for your participant. An athletic supporter and protective compression underlayers are optional and would be your responsibility. EVERYTHING else has been provided by Munster Pop Warner.

When does the season start and how long does it last?

Teams have the ability to start practice as early as July 15th. Because of potential conflicts with baseball, we will encourage Head Coaches to calibrate their start time to align with the player’s ability to participate in the beginning of the season. Generally speaking, most teams will practice 5 days a week for the first two weeks of the season before reducing to 3 days a week. Exact practice time and days will be determined by the Head Coach of the team, but will practice 6 hours a week (4.5 hours for 6U only). The first game of the 8 game regular season will be August 23, 2026 and conclude October 11, 2026. Week 1 of single elimination playoffs will be October 18, 2026 and continue onwards weekly until elimination. Depending on your division and success, your season could last until early December.

Is youth football safe?

More so than any other youth sports organization, Munster Pop Warner volunteers are subject to strict requirements. After a thorough background check, volunteers are required to complete hours of football training and CPR certification. USA Football certifications give our volunteers the necessary tools to teach modern, proper, and safe techniques while carefully monitoring player health. Further, we strive to provide the safest available equipment to further provide protection for our young student athletes. We work hard to ensure a proper fit so that the equipment performs as expected. Game film from all age groups is available to review, please contact league officials for more information.

Can my child play other sports while playing tackle football?

The short answer to the question is no. Unlike other sports such as baseball, basketball, or soccer, failure to regularly attend practice and commit to the team will leave the experience hollow for both the participant trying to do both and the team they are letting down. Fall is football season and full focus is required.

Where does Munster Pop Warner practice and play games?

Practice will once again be held at Cobblestones Park for 2026. This park has ample space and striped partial fields will be made available to each team for a high-quality practice experience. Home games will be played at Munster High School. Away games will be played throughout the Northern Indiana region often competing against local communities such as Highland or Griffith but also traveling as far as Chesterton, Valparaiso, or South Bend.

Why does registration close June 15th if the season doesn’t start until much later?

Once registration closes, there is a tremendous amount of work to be done in preparing appropriate team rosters, ensuring the required amount of equipment is available and paperwork filed with the league. After this process, in early July, equipment fittings and distribution will take place. Breakout sessions for each coach to introduce themselves to their respective teams.

Further questions?

Please contact MPW Football Coordinators Jim Dunne or Jason Hill at [email protected].