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Longhorn Cheer

Lakewood Longhorn Cheer

We are excited about the upcoming season. We look forward to providing new and returning cheerleaders with a quality program that helps all participants learn and understand the sport of cheerleading in a safe & respectful environment that allows the cheerleaders to grow personally and athletically.

At LPJF we pride ourselves in promoting the sport of cheer as athletic, disciplined and competitive activity. We emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, dedication, perseverance, and commitment. Every cheerleader who participates in our program is required to make a full commitment to their teams. Participating in our program not only prepares our youth for a future at the high school level athletically and academically.

Our cheer program, is proud to be a strong youth program for girls ages 5 to 14. Our cheer teams travel with the football teams and perform in front of our fans during each game. In addition to performing at football games our cheer teams are involved in competitive cheer competitions regionally and nationally.

Our cheer program offers the following:

  • Introduction to the sport of cheerleading
  • Making new & lasting friendships
  • Improving health through regular exercise
  • Building self confidence & self esteem
  • Promoting teamwork & sportsmanship
  • Cheering at real football games
  • Going to cheer camp
  • Learning cheer routines, tumbling & stunting
  • Competing in competitions to earn medals & trophies
  • Lots of fun and much, much more

Cheer team sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis. We do not hold tryouts, all girls are welcome.

To guarantee a place on a team we strongly suggest signing up early. Our cheerleading teams are an essential part of our football program. By providing a wholesome environment for athletic competition Lakewood Cheer will instill in our youth the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment, and the spirit of community.

CHEER REGISTRATION FEES COVER THE FOLLOWING:

Training & Performance

  • Cheer Insurance
  • 3 piece spirit wear
  • Game day Bow
  • Game day socks
  • Jamz cheer camp (2 day)
  • 2 Free Competition

Memorabilia

  • Pictures
  • Yearbook
  • Trophy

Special Note

What’s Not Included in Registrations Fees:

  • Cheer Uniform including shoes and accessories
  • Letterman Jacket (optional)
  • Sweat suit (optional)
  • Outside competitions & associated travel
  • Miscellaneous cheer items
When does the cheer season begin?

Please keep in mind that cheer is a huge commitment. The first 6 weeks, we will practice Monday thru Friday, up to 2.5 hours a day (maximum 10 hours per week), times to be announced. The first 10 hours of practice is mandatory conditioning. Anyone missing any of these hours will be delayed with their participation in stunting the following week. After Labor Day, practice goes down to 3 nights a week, days and times to be announced.

When will our cheer general manager or head coach contact us?

You will be contacted by your Cheer Head Cheer Coach or General Manager in June regarding the first parent’s meeting.

How long does the season last?

Approximately 7 months for Tackle Cheerleaders (4 months for Flag Cheerleaders). The season begins Monday July 28, 2014 and continues through the month of February 2015, except for Flag.

Jamz Nationals will be held in Las Vegas in January 2015 and Sharps Nationals will be held in San Diego in February 2015, which will be our last competition for the 2014 Season.

How many football games will the cheerleaders cheer for?

Approximately 8 regular season games for Flag and Tackle Cheer. Additional games will be played when teams make the playoffs, cheer is expected to participate.

When and where are games played?

All games are on Saturdays. Some home games may be played at Rancho Dominguez, Mayfair, Gahr and Valley Christian High Schools and Vets Stadium. Away games will vary by location.

Are cheer uniforms part of the registration fees?

Cheer uniforms are NOT a part of the cheer registration fees. They are purchased by each cheerleader and the uniforms are theirs to keep.

Is it Mandatory to fundraise?

Our Cheer organization does participate in league authorized fundraising in an effort to offset associated costs with cheer, competitionts, etc… so our families to not have to burden the full cost of cheer. Cheer is responsible for league and team fundraisers.

How old do you have to be?

Divisions & Ages

  • Flag (5 & 6 yrs of Age)
  • Tiny Mite (7 & 8 yrs of Age) (first time cheerleaders)
  • Mitey Mites (7 - 9 yrs of Age)
  • Pee Wee (8 - 10 yrs of Age)
  • Pee Wee (9 - 11 yrs of Age)
  • Midget (10 - 12 yrs of Age)
  • Midget (11 - 14 yrs of Age)

**League age is determined based on actual age as of July 31st