South Fork Panthers Cheer

Cheer Director/Girls League Rep:

Charlene "Sue" Gainey: cdbracley@hotmail.com

Little Lady Top Cats range from 5-14 years old and are split up in teams depending on the age level. There are NO try-outs for cheerleading, and all children are welcome. We adhere to the same work ethic as football. We practice/cheer in all weather conditions including: extreme heat, rain, or even snow. We hold practices the same days and times as the football players.

Registration for cheer is $350 (Competitive). Included with registration you will be provided the items listed below. This list includes a uniform rental which MUST BE RETURNED at the end of the season. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your cheer director.

2026 Cheer Uniform

Sideline Uniform Rental

Items to purchase (not supplied by the South fork Panthers):

Cheer Shoes/tennis shoes for outdoor practices and game days (to ensure competition shoes are not damaged prior to competition).
Appropriate attire for practice: form fitting tops for competitive squads that stunt and shorts
Plenty of ponytail holders to secure hair away from face
No jewelry.

Please keep in mind that all items are to be kept EXCEPT for the uniform. Complete uniform (top, skirt and unifit) is to be turned in at the end of the season

2026 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed registration forms fully signed and initialed
Registration fees paid or payment plan (established with VP of Administration)
Valid state-issued ID
2026 Physical Form for the Fall Season
Signed Code of Conduct by both parent/guardian and athlete

ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Season Structure

- Official Practice Season (Practices held Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 8:30pm until school starts, then 6:00pm – 7:30pm)

- 8 Regular Season Games (4 Home Games based on PYFCL scheduling)

- Post-Season Play: Locals, Regionals, States, & Nationals (where applicable for Cheer & Football)

- End-of-Season Celebration / Banquet

**We strongly encourage parents to remain at each practice, or designate another adult to represent you. Yes, we realize this is a big time commitment, but your cheerleader and their coaches are giving their all during these practice sessions and parental support of their efforts is a vital component of your child's success in learning this challenging sport.

Please be supportive by:

having your child on-time and prepared (adequately fed, hydrated, rested, and properly equipped) for each practice session and game
attending all practice sessions (but staying off the field during practice times)
providing encouragement and positive feedback to your cheerleader, especially when she's tired or frustrated
attending team meetings and adhering to your coaches' requests and recommendations
volunteering when asked, and showing up on-time for your commitments
cheering for your child and all of her teammates at ALL times!

Refund Policy

Registered participants who decide not to play may receive a FULL refund up to May 3, 2026.
Refund requests after May 3, 2026 and up to the first day of practice will receive all BUT $75.00 of your registration fee back.
After the first day of practice NO refunds will be granted. The only exception will be in the case of season-ending medical reasons, as provided by a physician.
If your child's uniform has been ordered, the full price of his/her uniform will be deducted from any refunds issued by the South Fork Panthers.