Lincroft Flag Football League Cheer Information
Cheer Director: Meredith McGee
Mission Statement: Cheerleading is an awesome opportunity for youth to learn how to work
as a team. They should have the ability to learn skills, techniques, and rules of the sport while
engaging in a safe and supportive environment with encouraging coaches who truly seek
education, growth, and fun for all involved. Our program seeks to be inclusive of children of all
abilities and experience. Our goal is to expose children to the aspects of cheerleading, while
allowing them to have the time to explore a multitude of interests, and work collaboratively
with peers, finding the joy of the sport.
Practices:
3 Summer Practices: Monday, August 26, 2:30-5:00 pm, Tuesday, August 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, and Thursday, August 29, 7:00-8:30 pm. ( Harmony Elementary School)
Please bring a labeled water bottle
Dress in sneakers and gym clothes/athleticwear so you can move
Hair in ponytail , no jewelry
During the season, practice will be before games. You will be given a report time, that is the practice start time (about 15-60 minutes prior).
Please remember sunscreen and bug spray as needed before practice/games.
Games:
Schedule will be provided. Season is from September -November
Games are Sunday mornings (8:30,9:45, or 11:15 am) this will include a warm-up and practice/ game time, please arrive on time as assigned by coach.
Please bring water in a labeled water bottle. (Please no food or other drinks on the sideline or while cheering).
We will cheer in the rain unless it is downpouring. If the football players play, we will cheer.
Please allow cheerleaders space to cheer and be seen, spectators should be back approximately 8 feet.
We expect cheerleaders to attend the full practices and games. Please notify [email protected] with any extenuating circumstances prior to the start of practice/games.
All cheerleaders, coaches, parents, and spectators are expected to practice and be examples of good sportsmanship.
What to Expect:
Practices will begin with stretching and conditioning.
Water breaks will be provided.
Cheerleaders will learn sportsmanship and encouragement.
Cheerleaders will learn and practice arm motions, as well as jumps, with proper names/terms.
Cheerleaders will learn and perform cheers.
Cheerleaders will learn and perform a Hello Cheer and Half-Time Dance.
Coach(es) will support, teach, and supervise cheerleaders.
Parents/guardians will be asked to provide medical treatment in the event of injury or illness.
Parents/guardians will be asked to take their child to the bathroom if needed during a game.
Eat a light breakfast prior to games.
Uniforms:
Full Uniform required to cheer and provided by league- Shell and Skirt
Red Bloomers/Briefs must be worn with uniform at all times, these must be ordered!
White Mock Turtleneck Crop top should be worn when coach(es) alert you due to cooler weather (65 degrees or less at game time). These may be ordered and will be kept by cheerleader.
White cheer shoes/sneakers and white no-show socks should be worn as part of the uniform. Please purchase shoes on your own, coach(es) can advise. (Or try Kelly’s Dance Boutique in Eatontown).
Hair will be in a high ponytail with bow facing front (bow will be kept by cheerleader).
White leggings, white sweatshirts, white gloves, and raincoats are permitted with the uniform as weather deems necessary. These are available for purchase.
Pom poms are part of the uniform! Please bring these to every event. Cheerleader will purchase and keep these!
A cheer bag is recommended to hold all items. These are available for purchase.
Uniforms can be washed in cold water, and air dried. They can be dry cleaned and/or ironed.
Uniforms will be collected following the last game of the season, probably before or at the Super Bowl We request that uniforms are dry cleaned before they are returned. We will find you the best fit each season.
We recommend your child does not eat in uniform!
Communication:
We will hold a parent meeting after the second practice (at pick up TUESDAY).
Communicate with the coach(es).
Text reminders and updates will be sent via the Remind101 App. You do not need to download the app but you will receive reminders if you text the code @lfflc to the number 81010.
Please use the [email protected] e-mail for any communication to the coach(es) and/or director.
Health and Safety:
We MUST consider safety first and will make decisions regarding safety and the best interest of the team.
Please indicate health/safety needs on registration form and discuss with coach(es).
PLEASE be timely with drop-off and pick-up. We are volunteers, we have to stay until each child is picked up, please respect that we have family and work obligations as well.
Please inform the coach(es) if anyone other than a parent/guardian is picking up your child.
COVID-19 (subject to change per guidelines of CDC and State)
Cheerleaders will be spaced with cones at approximately 6 feet apart; spectators are asked to keep a distance of 8 feet from the cheerleaders.
If deemed necessary by State and/or local guidelines cheerleaders will be notified about masks during practices and games. Parents may always elect to require their child to wear a mask and/or face shield.
Cheerleaders and/or spectators that are feeling ill and/or have any symptoms of COVID-19 are expected to stay home. Please inform the league of possible exposure.
Stunting
If and when cheerleaders are taught skills for stunting, they will be taught in a progression with National Spirit Guidelines in consideration.
Cheerleaders will be closely monitored by coach(es).
Stunting should only take place on safe surfaces and with supervision.
Cheerleaders may not wear jewelry (including post earrings) when stunting.
Cheerleaders may not wear colored nail polish when stunting (clear only).
Please use hair spray and/or gel for keeping hair in place. Please do not use bobby pins or clips, these are a safety hazard.
Tumbling
Cheerleaders are able to tumble unless otherwise stated by parents/guardians via writing or e-mail. Tumbling is not required!
Cheerleaders will be closely monitored by coach(es).
Tumbling should only take place on safe surfaces and with supervision.
Price Breakdown:
Returnable check payable to LFFL for damaged or not returned uniform ($100)
Included in registration ($150)-
Cost for Additional Items (varied, will be kept by Cheerleader-*new cheerleaders or reorders only)-
https://www.cheerables.com/387.html
Pom-poms
White Mock Turtleneck Crop Top
Red Bloomers
White Sweatshirt, White Leggings, White Gloves, Cheer Bag and White no-show socks (Recommended)
Provided on your own-
HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE! This is a great experience for your children, filled with teamwork and learning experiences! We are so excited for this season!