Our teams participate in Pop Warner Little Scholars Football and Cheer. There are no tryouts. The Cheer Directors assign participants to teams based on several criteria. Team placements will be announced in mid-July. After August 15th, team placement will not change unless there is an eligibility issue.
Ages 5-14 (as of 7/31/23). No prior experience is required to cheer at any level.
- Practices start August 1st.
- August practices will be 3 evenings per week (excluding Mondays & Fridays).
- Once school begins practices will be 2 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.
- Cheers home Flag games in Hillsborough and away games locally within the Central Jersey Pop Warner Conference until the end of the football season on Sunday mornings. (less than 1 hour of travel time)
- Performs exhibition at Central Jersey Pop Warner's local competition at The CURE Insurance Arena, Trenton, held in mid-October.
Registration
Registration will open April 1st. Registration fee and work bond are due upon registration.
- Registration fees includes:
- Performance Uniform Top (returned at the end of the season)
- Game Day Bow
- Practice space fees
- Exhibition fees
- Insurance
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)
Work Bond - refunded after volunteer requirement is fulfilled, Performance Uniform Top is returned and full participation in the Calendar Raffle..
Team Dues: $100 per athlete to take care of additional team expenses. Team dues will include: PINK breast cancer game items, hairpiece and team bonding. Team dues will be collected by your coach by mid-August.
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 during June and July, as August is a critical month where skill sets are being evaluated and team positions determined. Please contact us should you have a prearranged vacation 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 Directors