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South Fork Panthers Cheer

Our Lady Panthers Cheer program serves athletes ages 5–14, with squads formed by age level. There are no tryouts for cheerleading—our program is open and welcoming to all participants who are ready to learn, work hard, and grow as a team.

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While inclusive, our cheer program is competitive. Our squads participate in Local, Regional, and National competitions, and we hold our cheerleaders to the same standards of commitment, discipline, and teamwork as our football program.

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Cheer practices are held on the same days and times as football practices, allowing families to stay on one consistent schedule throughout the season.

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Registration Fee: $450 (Competitive Cheer)

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What’s Included with Registration

  • Sideline uniform & pom poms (rental – must be returned at end of season)

  • Warm-up set

  • Cheer bag

  • Bow

  • Brief

  • Socks

  • Long-sleeve top

  • Cheer shoes

  • Organizational fee

 

If you have any questions, please contact our Cheer Director Charlene "Sue" Gainey at cdbracley@hotmail.com for additional information.

Please Note:  AYF has updated  the Age Cutoff.  7/1 is the new age cutoff for each age group.

 

 

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2026 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed registration forms fully signed and initialed

  • Registration fees paid or payment plan (established with VP of Administration)

  • Official Birth Certificate with raised seal (No copies)

  • 2026 Physical Form for the Fall Season

  • Signed Code of Conduct by both parent/guardian and athlete

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ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS

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Season Structure

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

            -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

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

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

  • End-of-Season Celebration / Banquet

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**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!

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Refund Policy

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  • 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.

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SOUTH FORK PANTHERS

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