ADULT
CHEERLEADING
& SENIOR
CHEERLEADING
Golden Eagles Football and
Competitive Cheerleading
AF
Grade: 2-8 (as of 8/31/19)
This two-fold program for girls and boys includes sideline cheering and halftime routines
at the Golden Eagles Tackle and Flag Football games as well as participation in cheer
competitions in the Chicagoland area. We teach technical cheer fundamentals along with
short dance and cheer routines. Cheerleaders learn skills including stunting, tumbling,
and a variety of jumps. Each squad cheers weekly during football season and competes
in Illinois Recreational Cheer Association (IRCA) sanctioned competitions. While no prior
experience is necessary, it is helpful to have dance or gymnastics skills. However, nothing
can replace a good attitude, a sparkling smile and a commitment to your teammates. (ch)
Important Dates
APRIL 15: Registration Deadline
LATE APRIL: Mandatory Parent Meeting
APRIL/MAY: Uniform Fittings
LATE JUNE: Optional 4th of July Parade
Practice
PROGRAM RUNS: July-Early December
SQUAD FORMATION: Squads are determined in June. Grade levels may be combined.
PRACTICE: Begins in early July and are multiple days a week until school starts. After
school begins, practices are held two nights per week for the remainder of the season.
COMMITMENT: Cheer is the ultimate team sport that does not allow for substitutions of
positions, and routines are choreographed early in the season to include all athletes at
all times. As such, attendance at practice is vital and fully expected. For the safety of the
athletes, missed practices may result in the athlete not being able to fully participate in half
time performances and/or competitions.
JULY: Optional 4th of July Parade;
Practices Begin
SEPTEMBER: Cheering at Football
Games Week of Labor Day (Schedule
Released 8/30)
LATE SEPT THROUGH NOVEMBER –
Two Competitions Per Squad During
This Timeframe
SCHEDULES: Competition schedules will be released in late June. Football schedules will
be released at the end of August and squads will begin cheering for games after Labor Day. MID-OCTOBER: Cheer Showcase at
Glenbard South
VOLUNTEERS: As the program relies heavily on volunteers to be successful, parental
involvement is necessary. If interested, please indicate at time of registration so you can
take advantage of coach training offered early in the year. DECEMBER – State Championship
Competition Commonly 1st Weekend.
FUNDRAISING: The Golden Eagles Cheerleading program will complete fundraisers
during the season with a mandatory $200 commitment per athlete. These funds will cover
professional choreography and music mixing for each squad as well as team stipend for
competitions.
FEE COVERS: Uniform, competition fees, and practice spaces. A payment plan is available.
CANCELLATIONS: A $125 fee will be charged for cancellations after April 30. No refunds
will be issued effective June 1.
REGULAR REGISTRATION: On/Before April 2
LATE REGISTRATION: April 2 to April 15 (no registration after 4/15)
CODE GRADE REGULAR R/NR FEE LATE R/NR FEE
113084 2 $350/$400 $400/$450
113085 3 $350/$400 $400/$450
113086 4 $350/$400 $400/$450
113087 5 $350/$400 $400/$450
113088 6 $350/$400 $400/$450
113089 7 $350/$400 $400/$450
113090 8 $350/$400 $400/$450
Spirit Wear
and Warm Ups
Cheer spirit wear items are not required,
but are available for purchase/pre-order
at the time of uniform fitting.
Program Contact
CHRISTINE HARTNETT
[email protected]
(630) 942-7268
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