Lake Cities 

Cheerleading

 

   

LCFCA offers girls from Pre-Kindergarten through the 6th grade the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques of cheerleading, while at the same time, learning team building and self- confidence. 

 

We start off the season with a Cheer Camp, taught by the local High School cheerleaders.  After the Cheer Camp, our coaches select their teams through a draft.  Once the draft is completed, the cheer coaches will contact their cheer squad and begin practice. 

Cheerleaders practice during the week at the Corinth Fields.  Football games are played on Saturdays with surrounding communities. The registration fee includes all camps, awards ceremony, and uniforms which includes top, skirt, bloomers, poms, socks, and camp wear. 

At the end of football season, all girls will participate in a Cheer Off.  The cheer off will allow teams in the same age group to compete for in Cheer and Dance. Individual and group trophies will be awarded.  The Cheer Off will replace the formal competitions we have done in the past.  Cheer Off is put together by our local high schools.

  

Cheer Camp

Cheer Camp is a great time for the new cheerleaders and returning cheerleaders to learn cheers and dances.  The High School cheerleaders put on a great camp and teach the girls technique, cheer skills and confidence.  Cheer Camp will be July 14th this year from 8:00-10:00am for girls entering preK-2nd and from 11:00-1:00pm for girls entering 3rd-6th at location to be determined.All girls who have registered will receive camp wear which will include shorts and a t-shirts. The camp wear will be handed out on July 10 and July 12 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Lake Dallas High School Field House Parking Lot.

Cheer Practice

Practices begin July 23rd or later and continue through the end of the season in November. Your coach will schedule a team meeting, at which time practices will be determined.  Depending on coach, you will practice 2-3 times per week.  Practices are held at the Corinth fields.  Coaches will teach cheers, techniques, and dances.  For the Cheer Off, practices are to be held at the Corinth Fields and cannot be held at any other location until further notice.   

  

 

Cheerleading Uniform

Your full cheer uniform will include shell (blouse), skirt, bloomers, pom-poms, hair bow and camp wear (shorts and tee-shirt).

 

 

Fees and Other Costs

The registration fees for the 2012 season is $185 per cheerleader ($195 July 1st and beyond).  The registration fee includes the full uniform (excluding shoes) and most expenses the league will incur throughout the year.  Out-of-pocket expenses you might have are plain, white cheer tennis shoes, which are typically available at Walmart.  Your team may elect to do homecoming mums or other hair bows.  Your Team Parent may collect up to $25 per child to cover additional team expenses, including your year end team party and coaches' gifts.  Any other amounts your team may ask for are voluntary.

 

Raffle Tickets

Each child is required to participate in league fundraiser.  All cheerleaders must sell 40 raffle tickets @ $1 each. The raffle will be held during the league pep rally and the people you sell tickets to will have an excellent chance at winning fabulous prizes.

 

Pre-Season Travis Duffey Scholarship Bowl

The Travis Duffey Scholarship Bowl raises money for those children who cannot afford to play in the league as well as for college bound students that once particpated in the league.  The event is in memory of young former player, Travis Duffey, who died a few years ago.  This event occurs in mid to late August.  Every team plays this day. Each child receives a medal for their participation. A reasonable admission will be charged and all proceeds go to Travis Duffey Memorial Scholarship fund.  The Travis Duffey Bowl is played at the Corinth Game Fields.

 

Team Pictures

All teams have pictures taken before a game (exact time TBD). Typically
teams meet an hour before their game time to have their team pictures taken.

  

          

   

Games   

Home football games are played at the Lake Dallas High School Field and away games at their respective fields. First regular season game begins August 25th. There are approximately 8 regular season games and 2 to 4 playoff games.                                                      

 

 

 

 

LD High School Homecoming Festivities

We participate in several events with the High School during homecoming. Each team has a float in the homecoming parade and the pee-wee cheerleaders perform together with the High School cheerleaders at the Homecoming Pep Rally. More information to come!

 

                            

 

Playoffs

The Playoffs usually begin in late October. The top 3 or 4 teams from each division will go. Post Season Bowl Games may be played as well.  

 

Cheer Off Competition

Peliminary Competition: Every age group will compete together at the following times according to the age groups below:

• 9:00-10:30 11-12 Year Old Age Division
• 10:30-12:00: 9-10 Year Old Age Division
• 1:00-2:30: 7-8 Year Old Age Division
• 2:30-4:00 5-6 Year Old Age Division

  Individual squad order will be determined by a drawing the day of the competition

  After the squads compete, individuals will compete for the Best Jumper title in random order.

  Finals: All squads competing in finals will be given their competition order upon arrival at the final competition.

  For Coaches to register teams visit the Guyer High Cheer Off Website

   

    

  Awards Ceremony and Pep Rally

  The Awards Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of each team and occurs in mid to late October.  Each child is introduced and receives a participation trophy from the Leauge.  Cheerleaders may perform a dance or routine.   

    

  Volunteers

  All Coaches are volunteers.  The Coaches spend countless hours preparing for practice, teaching your girls, and exhibiting leadership.  If you would like to volunteer as a Cheer Coach for 2012, please email Nikki Dickinson for more information.  

   

  Cheer Coaches Clinic

  All Cheer coaches will attend a coaches clinic.  The clinic provides information about cheer techniques, the season and other league rules.  The time and location of this event will be available shortly. 

   

  Certification

  All coaches must be certified through the NYSCA prior to the draft.  You may receive your certification by clicking the attached link and watching skills and safety videos.  https://www.nays.org/onlinepromo/onlinehome.html  The costs for the certification and membership into NYSCA is $25.00 per year. Membership must be renewed each year prior to attending the Draft.

   

  Draft

  This year’s cheer draft will be July 21st.  Each head coach and assistant coaches may attend the draft.  The Draft will determine who will cheer on your squad for the year.  Every cheerleader will make a team.  

    

  Team Parent Tea

  Each team needs a Team Parent to help them throughout the season.  The Team Parent ensures the team has banners to run through, organizes homecoming and takes care of the end of year coaches’ gifts.  After the draft, coaches will select a Team Parent for the season.  The Team Parents will need to attend the Team Parent Tea being held on August 11th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at a location TBD. 

   Would you like to contact our Director of Cheerleading with questions? 

    

  Please contact Dominique Carrasco, Director of Cheerleading

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