ABOUT
The mission of Tri County Football & Cheer Organization is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a structured environment. Through active participation, TCPFCO programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.Tri County seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Tri County seeks to familiarize players and cheer participants with the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. Tri County strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.Our goal is to provide an instructive environment to our youth, as well as fielding a competitive team that enjoys success locally, regionally and nationally.
Our Teams
At Tri County Panthers, we believe in developing our youth through sports. We have five teams that are divided by age group, each of which is focused on teaching the kids the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline. We also offer a cheer program as well as a flag football program for children with developmental disabilities.
We’re also proud to be part of the CFF Challenger division, which allows us to provide our players with additional opportunities to play and compete in tournaments. We strive to make sure that each of our players has the best experience possible and that they’re able to thrive in a safe and encouraging environment.
How To Register With US
Volunteering with our youth sports program is a great way to give back to your community and help young athletes reach their full potential. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteer cheer coaches and football coaches, as well as a volunteer cheer commissioner. Join us today and make a difference in the lives of our young athletes!
FAQ
What Would You Like to Know?
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Children living in the Triangle-area provided they meet the following criteria:
1. Are between the ages of 5 - 12 as of July 31, (of Current Year).
2. Maintain a 70% scholastic average (Kindergarten not included).
3. Meet the age/weight requirements as determined by Pop Warner.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A CHILD TO PARTICIPATE?
Each player must provide the following information in order to complete registration:
1. Payment of registration fee in full.
2. Copy of player's birth certificate.
3. Completed (Current Year) Pop Warner Participation Contract Form.
4. Completed (Current Year) Pop Warner physical/medical history form dated after January 1, (of current season). It must be the physical form provided by Pop Warner that you will receive during registration.
5. Completed TCPFCO Registration Paperwork
6. Completed TCPFCO Parents Code of Conduct
7. Year end report card (all 4 grading periods must be complete) turned in by August 1st.
WHEN/WHERE ARE THE GAMES?
Panther home games will be played at Creative Studies School. Away games will be held at other Consolidated Football Federation (CFF) fields in Apex, Cary, Cleveland, Durham, Garner, Raleigh, Sanford, Wilmington and Wake Forest. We will provide the address to all of our game fields. Games are played on Saturdays at various times depending on field availability. Game schedules will be available near the end of August. Some games may be postponed or canceled due to weather or loss of field. There is a gate charge of $7/adults and $4 for school-aged youth. Kids under 5 are free.
BEING A PANTHER
COMMISSIONER ROB
Dear Parents and Participants,
As the Tri-County Panthers Football & Cheer Organization Board President, I want to thank you for your family’s involvement in our program for the upcoming season. As the football commissioner in our program for the past several seasons, I know the amount of time and effort it takes to prepare a team and organization for play. I would like to thank you in advance for making the commitment to this league, and I look forward to working with you this season.
PANTHER GROWTH
For those of you that do not know, we begin preparation for the upcoming season in January/February and work all the way through to the end of our current season (November/December pending playoffs). I would like to encourage all of our families to become more involved in our program. This is a volunteer-based organization and without parent participation, it will be impossible to grow and improve our program. When we ask for your assistance, please help. Parents normally perform a variety of duties on and off the field. We also need volunteers for various other functions that greatly assist the coaches, the players, and the organization overall. Without parent involvement, the league simply could not exist.
