Cheerleading
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Deuteronomy 31:6
Registration notice
***Registration is full for Mascots and Sparklers***
Lighthouse Christian cheer
The purpose of the LCA cheerleaders is to bring glory to God in all that we do and to offer student-athletes the opportunity to grow in cheer skills and leadership while promoting encouragement and spirit to the athletic team. This is done by helping each individual perform to the best of their ability to contribute to the overall team. The focus at every level is on teaching proper technique, executing clean cheerleading moves, and building team spirit. All coaching is age-appropriate and progresses at each level, according to their ability to safely and cleanly perform the skill taught.
Program Overview
Fall 2024 Football Cheer Schedule
Coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY: In order to join Chargers Football you must be a full time homeschool student, following the 51% rule.
age
What grades are eligible to participate in Chargers Cheer?
Girls entering 1st grade through 12th grade are eligible for Football Cheer.
Girls in 9th through 12th grade are eligible for Basketball Cheer.
where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Football Cheer practices will take place at Fellowship Farm in Rogersville, MO.
Football games can take place in and around Springfield, Mo, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Panama City Beach, FL.
Basketball Cheer practice TBD.
Basketball games can take place in and around Springfield, MO and Kansas City. This is subject to change from year to year.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Football Cheer starts with a cheer info meeting in March, tryouts in May, and mandatory stunt camp (for JH, JV, and Varsity) on July 29th & 30th. Practices begin the August 1st. The season ends in Panama City Beach, FL, the week before Thanksgiving, with the NHFA Homeschool Football Nationals.
Basketball Cheer will possibly begin practicing in November. The basketball season ends in March with the NCHBC Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Springfield, MO.
insurance
Do I need insurance?
Yes. The team only carries a general liability policy, you must have your own medical insurance.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Mascot Practice- Start on August 8th from 5-6:30. Please arrive by 4:50p
Sparkler Practice- Start August 12 and are Mondays and Thursdays 5-7.
JH, JV and Varsity- Begin August 1 from 5-8 Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays, through November.
Basketball Cheer practice is TBD.
Games
How many games will they cheer at? What days of the week?
Mascots & Sparklers only perform at local and close to local games. They will perform their half-time routine and cheer 2nd quarter at the games.
Jr. High, JV, & Varsity girls cheer at all away and home games. Most varsity games are on Fridays and occasionally on Saturdays. JV and Jr. High games vary.
Uniforms
Are uniforms provided or are they purchased separately?
Mascot & Sparkler Cheer uniforms included in registration: uniform, backpack, t-shirt, bows, jacket & poms.
JH Cheer uniforms included in registration: the whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and bows.
JV Cheer uniforms included in registration: whole uniform, rain jacket, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, 2 bows, spanx.
Varsity Football Cheer uniforms included in registration: whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and 2 bows.
The girls keep their uniforms each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year.
Basketball Cheer uniforms: TBD
Equipment
What equipment am I responsible for providing?
Mascots: white athletic shoes, white socks, rain jacket, navy leggings, and a long-sleeved white shirt
Sparklers: white athletic shoes, white socks, rain jacket, navy leggings, and a long-sleeved white shirt
Jr. High, JV, & Varsity: white authentic cheerleading shoes, and white socks
Other Costs
What additional costs might I incur?
- Travel costs (fuel, food, and sometimes lodging, depending on location).
- Entrance fees to games.
Overnight Travel
How much overnight travel can I expect?
• Last weekend of August – Homeschool Classic – Dallas, TX – Junior Varsity/Varsity
• October 19, 2024 (1 Night) – Tomball Warriors – Atoka, OK –Junior High/Junior Varsity/Varsity
• November 18-24, 2024 (6 Nights minimum) – NHFA Nationals Tournament – Panama City Beach, FL – Junior Varsity/Varsity
Parental Involvement
What are the volunteer expectations?
Lighthouse Christian Chargers is a volunteer organization. Each family is expected to contribute to the betterment of the program.
The typical areas of need for Football Cheer include Coaching, Game Clock, Play Clock, Statistician, Video, Treasurer, Equipment Manager, Registration, Fundraisers, Concessions, Gate, Fanwear, Social Media, Thursday Night Lights, Special Events (year-end parties, banquets)
Cheer Program History
Fall 2024
**Remember you MUST register for the Association Membership first before registering for a sport!!**
The Lighthouse Christian Chargers are Southwest Missouri's homeschool cheer squad. Our program includes five levels for grades 1 through 12 (Mascots, Sparklers, Junior High, Junior Varsity & Varsity). We cheer at Chargers football games against local public-school teams and regional homeschool teams. The Junior Varsity and Varsity teams travel to Florida each November to cheer on our teams in the National Homeschool Football Association Tournament!
These registration fees do not include the uniform costs. To better understand uniform costs, please refer to the FAQ’s on the the Cheer program page.
****PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to pay with cash or check, you must enter the discount code CASH at checkout.
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