Check out the Hillsborough Youth Sports Game Day Cheer program – a fun and recreational cheerleading experience for athletes from 3rd through 8th grade. Join us for an exciting journey filled with cheers, chants, and performance opportunities that celebrate team spirit and community pride. While we ask for your commitment, rest assured it's achievable for all athletes, with a focus on recreation and enjoyment.
Our teams participate in the Suburban Football League . There are no tryouts. The Cheer Directors assign participants to teams based on several criteria including experience and grease level.
- Practices start August 12th.
- August practices will be 3 evenings per week (excluding Mondays & Fridays).
- Once school begins practices will be 1 evenings per week from September until Mid-October. School year practice schedules will be determined after the July coaches meeting and Board of Education schedule approval. Additional practices may be added.
- Cheers home games in Hillsborough and away games locally within the Suburban Football League Conference until the end of the football season on weekends. (less than 1 hour of travel time). Games will either be Sundays or Saturday evenings.
- Performs at the Hillsborough Youth Sports Cheer Showcase in mid-October.
- Registration will open April 1st. Registration fee and work bond are due upon registration.
Registration fees includes:
- Game Day Bow
- Game Day Pom Poms
- Practice space fees
- Game Day Events
- Insurance
- Fees
Fees
Game Day Cheer Registration: $200/athlete
Register by June 1 to avoid a $50 late fee.
Game Day Uniform: $60 (charged during registration)
Work Bond: $250/family (charged during registration)
Returning Cheerleaders may wear their uniform from last year, or purchase larger pieces.
Work Bond - refunded after volunteer requirement is fulfilled, Performance Uniform Top is returned and full participation in the Calendar Raffle.
Attendance
Due to the nature of the sport, a practice missed by one cheerleader has a significant impact on the squad. Please schedule your family vacations prior to when practice begins in August
Coaching Opportunities
Parent volunteers interested in coaching are encouraged and should register as a volunteer during the player registration process. Coaches have varied experience with the sport and include former cheerleaders and interested parent volunteers. No experience is required—however knowledge of the sport is preferred. All are welcome and will be paired with experienced coaches accordingly. When registering as a volunteer you will need to upload a copy of your Rutgers SAFETY certification card. All coaches will also need to complete the required training through Ycada and pass a background check.
Volunteers under 18 years of age:
A junior coach must be rostered, and must comply with the same registration procedures as a rostered athlete. In addition a junior coach will be required to complete the training through Ycada. A junior coach can earn credit for volunteering. A form may be required for the coordinator/coach to approve their volunteer time. The junior coach would then need to turn in this paper to their sports director.
Equipment and Uniforms
Game Day teams are expected to purchase cheer sneakers and white no show socks. Cheer sneakers will be sized for all teams by Village Shoes during a practice in August. More information to follow.
QUESTIONS: Email Cheer Director