Q&A
WHAT IS THE HISTORY AND MOTIVATION BEHIND TORREY PINES POP WARNER AND CHEER (TPPW)? TPPW was created in 2002 by a group of parents whose kids attended and lived in the area of Torrey Pines High School (TPHS). The program at the time provided a tackle and cheer program for the kids who were residents of Carmel Valley and the La Costa Canyon areas and we needed a program closer to home due to the commute. The parents that lived in the TPHS area stepped up and started the program with the help of the TPHS athletic program. Ed Burke was very instrumental in helping to get this off the ground. Our goal is to encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheerleading by providing a safe and positive playing environment for all participants, and to instill life-long values of
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Tammy Davila
TPPW Cheer Player Agent and Jr. Pee Wee Head Cheer Coach
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TPPW President
Christian Hastings
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teamwork, dedication, and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the field. WHICH AREAS OR ZIP CODES DOES THE LEAGUE SERVE? Participants ages 5 to 15, who reside in the Torrey Pines High School District, including Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, and Encinitas. We welcome any of those who are willing to travel into our area with respect to our fellow associations as well. WHEN DOES THE PLAYOFF/CHEER COMPETITION SEASON BEGIN? Tammy: Cheer competition season began with the local Palomar Conference Competition on Oct. 26. Teams must place first or second to move on to the Wescon Regional Competition
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