CHEERLEADING
GOLDEN EAGLES
Competitive
Cheerleading
AF
Grade: 2-8 (as of 8/31/20)
This competitive cheer program begins practices in early July to prepare for fall
competitions. 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 practices 1-2 times per week and competes in recreational
competitions. While no prior experience is necessary, it is helpful to have dance or
gymnastics skills. Cheer teams will also cheer at occasional weekend Golden Eagle
football games. Please take note of the important dates listed as some are mandatory for
participation in the program. (ch)
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.
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.
FUNDRAISING: The Golden Eagles Cheerleading program will complete fundraisers
during the season with a mandatory $100 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 $150 fee will be charged for cancellations after April 30. No refunds
will be issued effective June 1.
IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 15: Registration Deadline
APRIL 23: Mandatory Parent Meeting
MAY 3-4: Uniform Fittings
JULY 6-9: Mandatory Cheer Camp for beginners
SEPTEMBER: Cheering at Football Games Week of
Labor Day (Schedule Released 8/30)
LATE SEPT. - NOVEMBER: Competitions Begin
MID-OCTOBER: Cheer Showcase at Glenbard South
DECEMBER: State Championship Competition
Commonly 1st Weekend.
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.
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
115950 2 (only one competition) $430/$480 $480/$530
115951 3 $455/$505 $505/$555
115952 4 $455/$505 $505/$555
115953 5 $455/$505 $505/$555
115954 6 $455/$505 $505/$555
115955 7 $455/$505 $505/$555
115956 8 $455/$505 $505/$555
PROGRAM CONTACT
Christine Hartnett
[email protected]
(630) 942-7268
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