What to expect during the 2009 Cheerleading Season
LCFCA offers girls from 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 the Lewisville Football Association.
The registration fee includes all camps, awards ceremony, and uniforms which includes top, skirt, bloomers, poms, hair ribbon, and camp wear.
At the end of football season, all girls will participate in a Denton County Cheer Off. The cheer off will allow teams in the same age group to compete for prizes in Cheer and Dance. Individual and group prizes will be awarded. The Denton County Cheer Off will replace the formal competitions we have done in the past. The Cheer Off is being 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 mid-July. The time and location of the camp will be determined shortly. All girls who have registered will receive camp wear which will include shorts and a t-shirts.
Cheer Practice
Practices begin the week of July 20th 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.
Cheerleading Uniform
Your full cheer uniform will include shell (blouse), skirt, bloomers, socks, pom-poms, hair bow and camp wear (shorts and tee-shirt).
Fees and Other Cost
The registration fees for the 2009 season is $185 per cheerleader. 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 mom 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, including a $500 gift card to the vendor of your choice.
2nd Annual Outback Steakhouse Kickoff Classic
A great event that is free to the community. This event features football games, a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, Outback Steakhouse burgers, the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick contest and much, much more!! The Outback Bowl will be held mid-August More details to come! The Outback Bowl is located at Guyer High School.
Pre-Season Travis Duffey Scholarship Bowl
The Travis Duffey Scholarship Bowl raises money for those children who cannot afford to play in the league. The event is in memory of young former player, Travis Duffey, who died a few years ago. This event occurs in late August. Every team plays this day. Each child receives a medal for their participation. Admission is $1 for students and $3 for adults. All proceeds go to Travis Duffey Memorial Scholarship fund. The Travis Duffey Bowl is played at the Lake Dallas High School Stadium.
Team Pictures
All teams have pictures taken during the Travis Duffey Bowl. Teams meet an hour before their game time to have their team pictures taken.
Games
Football games are played in Corinth and Lake Park in Lewisville. First regular season game begins the last Saturday in August. There are 8 regular season games and 4 playoff games.
Pep Rally
The Pep Rally is typically held at the Lake Dallas High School Stadium. All players and cheerleaders are introduced. This event typically occurs in September. Each team is required to attend. Admission is free. All raffle prizes are announced at this event.
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 Game may be played as well.
Cheer Off Competition
This year, we will have an exciting Denton County Cheer Off for recreational leagues. All cheerleaders, including Kindergarten, will participate. The event will occur in early November. Teams will compete in their age groups against other recreational cheer teams. Awards will be given for Best Cheer, Dance, by age group. Date and location will be posted soon.
Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of each team and occurs in early to mid November. Each child is introduced and receives a participation trophy from the League. Cheerleaders perform a dance or routing. An end-of-season video is available for purchase.
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 2009, please email Debbie Gambell or Julie Sparby 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 mid July. Each head coach and assistant coaches may attend the draft. The Draft will determine who will cheer on your squad for the year. All cheerleaders are drafted.
Team/Parent Meeting
All coaches must hold a team/parent meeting during the week of July 27th.
Team Mom Tea
Each team needs a Team mom to help them throughout the season. The team mom 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 Mom for the season. The Team moms will need to attend the Team Mom Tea. More details to follow.
Would you like to contact our Director of Cheerleading or Cheerleading Commissioner with questions?
Please contact Debbie Gambell, Director of Cheerleading, at gambelld@yahoo.com or Julie Sparby, Cheerleading Commissioner at jsparby@statravel.com