It is the belief of this organization that community input and transparency are paramount to the success of the Mat-Su 49ers and the youth that we aim we serve.  As such, we are excited to form a board of members to advise and help grow this up-and-coming group.  If you are interested in serving the needs of the association at this level, please send an email of interest to matsu49ers@gmail.com.  It is important that we have this board established by mid march  so we can get to work on an epic season! !!!!

 

*** 2026 ***

  MAT-SU 49ERS FOOTBALL

And Cheer

Registration opens March 2nd 10AM 

First Day Of Practice is July 13th @ Palmer High School

@ 6pm 

 

Come Join The Mat-Su Valley's Elite Youth Football Program 

 

           Click on the registration link  below to register for the season and/or camp day(s)

               

 

https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1440607

 

Registration after this Friday, May 9th, will not be guaranteed a customized jersey. Register now and be a part of our wonderful Mat-Su 49ers Family.

YES!! This is the Mat-Su 49ERS 4th year participanting in the POP Warner League 

With our experienced staff, we are destined to be Alaska's Elite Youth Football Program.

Our Coaches Are the Most Experienced, Knowledgeable, Respectful, Goal-Oriented, Well-rounded, Passionate, Kid- Centered Coaches Around

 

Let us coach and teach your young athlete to become their greatest self!

 

For more information, Please contact our office at

matsu49ers@gmail.com

or you can reach out to our founder and  president , Justin Otten

(907) 

 707-5434 907-707-5434

 907-707-5434

 

       

Pop Warner 2026 FOOTBALL AGES & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Player's age cut- off date........July 14th . ( Your athlete age on July 14th  is their league age )
Players will need to provide the following:

Copy of their birth certificate, medical release

 * Report card for 2025/ 2026 school year with a 2.0 minimum GPA with all 4 Quarters provided. 

All players must be certified by September 7th 2026

 

 

Division	Ages	Weight minimum / maximum	Older lighter Age	Max ball carrier weight
Rookie Tackle	6, yrs.	unlimited	n/a	n/a
Mitey Mites	7, 8,9 yrs.	7,8 yrs Unlimited lbs.	9yrs 75lbs	75lbs
Jr. Pee Wee	9, 10 yrs.	9yr=unlimted  10yr=130 11yr=100	11 yrs  = 100 lbs  MaX	Max ball carrier weight 105lbs
Pee Wee	10, 11 yrs.	10 unlimted  11yr =155lbs	12 yrs = 125lbs	Max ball carrier weight 155lbs
Cadet	11 yrs.	11,12,13 yrs  unlimited	No High Schoolers 14 year olds on before July 14th 2025	Any player over 185lbs will be placed on  the line of scrimmage inside the tackle box
	12, 13, 14 yrs.		Max. BC weight 185 lbs

* Cadets: Ball Carrier MAX Weight of 185 lbs weekly weight allowance will not be permited,  BC's must remain 185 for season (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Weight:  All weight allowances are with out Pads additional pad weight is allowed after certification. 

   Volunteer Oppertunities 

 

We have multiple opportunities to volunteer

Please feel to contact us anytime. 

How to register as a volunteer:
log into bluesombrero  the same link to register your athlete, fill out the forms in the link. After your registration is received we will review and contact you if we have questions, once pre approved there will be a required background check and required training. Please note that many positions are already filled and you are not guaranteed a position or the position you chose in your registration.

 

Updated 2-10-2026 

 

The following positions below  may be Available.!!!!!!

 

 2026  

 

* HEAD Coach 

  -   Cadet / 13U
   -    Rookie Tackle / 6U

* Assistant Coaches

- Rookie Tackle 

- mitey mite  

 

-  PeeWee  (2026)

      "Closed"

 

Junior Peewee (2026)

 "closed" 

 

* Cheer 

 

   '' Closed' 

 

* Board Members:

 

  Possible openings or coming soon    

       * Scholastics

      * Equipment manager

      * Field service

      *Accounts manager 

       * Cheer 

 

             Please Inquire by Sending a Email to

                   Matsu49ers@gmail.com