1. must have a board of administers.
2. one or more teams.
3. association may be self-incorporated, or sponsored by an existing youth focused agency.
4. associations that do not have sponsors may implement fund-raising drives and other means to support themselves.
5. such sponsoring organizations do not control team or league policy.
6. associations are represented by their league in corporate matters, and do not have an independent voice.
7. each association must have a written defined boundaries within it's league.
8. associations may not participate in any other national or regional youth football program.
9. associations are required to pay yearly national, regional, and league fees.
10. associations are required to carry a one-million dollar (min.)insurance policy.national insurance is optional.

National Pop Warner

Regional Pop Warner

Indy Cobras

Northeast Heat

West Indy Blaze