In-Town Flag Cheer
Check out the Hillsborough Youth Sports In-Town Flag Game Day Cheer program – a fun and recreational cheerleading experience for our youngest cheerleaders Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Join us for an exciting introduction to cheerleading 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.
🗓️ Practice Schedule
Practices start the week of August 12th
August practices: 3 evenings per week (excluding Mondays & Fridays)
September–Mid-October: 1 to 2 evenings per week
School year schedule will be determined after the July coaches meeting and Board of Education schedule approval
Additional practices may be added
🏈 Game Day Info
Cheers at home games in Hillsborough
Games take place on weekends (almost always Saturday)
💲 Registration Fee Includes:
Game Day Bow
Game Day Pom Poms
Practice T-Shirt
Practice space fees
Game Day Signs & Banners
Game Day Events
Insurance
Fees
🧑🏫 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, upload a copy of your Rutgers SAFETY certification card
All coaches will also need to 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
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
💵 Fees
In-Town Flag Cheer Registration: $100/athlete
(Register by June 1 to avoid a $50 late fee)
Game Day Uniform: $60 (charged during registration)
Work Bond: $100/family (charged during registration)
Refunded after volunteer requirement is fulfilled
👟 Equipment and Uniforms
Game Day Flag 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