The mission of Oakville Watertown Youth Athletic Association is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. 

OWYAA seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, OWYAA as a Pop Warner Organization seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football, cheerleading and dance. Pop Warner strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.

Objectives
To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading and dance.

To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.

To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.

Positive Experiences
OWYAA has no tryouts or cutting of rosters.

Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.

On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.

Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.

Safe Playing Environment 
There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.

OWYAA as a Pop Warner organization provides Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training.

An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.

A national Pop Warner staff supports OWYAA and assists in sound policy creation.