Jr Lions Information Packet 

www.jrlionscheer.com               jrlionscheer@gmail.com

*all blue underlined works are active links to additional information. 

Updated last: 3/5/26

Jr. Lions Cheer believes that cheerleading is a rewarding and exciting sport that teaches teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, leadership, team spirit, and hard work.

Our goal is to build confidence and inspire each and every child so that they may reach their goals both individually and as a team in a supportive, fun, and safe environment.

Jr. Lions Cheer is a feeder program for the NHHS Lions Cheer Program. We follow UCA competition rules and work closely with the High School to build the fundamental skills and philosophies that will be necessary for our cheerleaders to compete at the High School level and beyond.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Youth entering K and born from 2012-2021 in September 2026 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

You can register online on our website Jr Lions Cheer

• Click on the registration for the appropriate Birth Year for September 2026
• Attend the appropriate Clinic/Registration nights 
• 3/11/26- PMG 6-7pm All ages Clinic, 7-8pm Stunt Clinic for 2012-2016 birth years.
• 3/25/26-PMG 6-7pm All ages Clinic, 7-8pm Stunt Clinic for 2012-2016 birth years.
• 4/15/26-PMG 6-7pm All ages Clinic, 7-8pm Stunt Clinic for 2012-2016 birth years.
• 4/30/26- NORTH 6-7pm All ages Clinic, 7-8pm Stunt Clinic for 2012-2016 birth years.
• 5/13/26- PMG 6-7pm All ages Clinic, 7-8pm Stunt Clinic for 2012-2016 birth years.

SEASON DATES - ALL Teams Start the week of August 2nd

COACH REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY CERTIFICATION

Background Checked, CPR/First Aid Certified (at least 1 per team), Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports Certification, Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certification, USA Cheer Safety and Risk Management Course (formerly known as AACCA Spirit Safety),Varsity University Education Program, and more

Interested in Coaching White or Cubs Teams - email Jrlionscheer@gmail.com

PRACTICE SCHEDULES view the practice schedule for each team

THINGS TO CONSIDER (we are a non-profit organization)...

• New means new to the program, not the team.
• Registration fees cover organizational costs as well (cost to conduct business)
• Registration fees do not cover Team Tumble 
• SAVINGS!!! - If you pay by Zelle and not check, you can save $10/cheerleader
• SAVINGS!!!-Siblings can save- signing up 2 kids save $25, 3 kids save $50

Registration by Birth Year - Team Fee Structure Below 

New this year- registration will be either $250 or $350 to hold your place. Once teams have been created(which is based on how many girls register) the remaining balance will be due by 5/15/26

(PLEASE SUBMIT UNDER YOUR BIRTH YEAR)

Cubs: 2021 & 2020 (6Y) + 1 Canning Session

• New Cheerleader $350 (includes competition uniform, midriff, boy shorts, & poms)
• Returning Cheerleader $250
• Canning Session buy out option is $75 per 2-hour shift

Fees include: practices, football games, competition routine music, 2-competition registrations, bows, socks, organization sponsored events (Kona Ice & banquet) 

Not included: Practice Uniforms (estimated @ $100) to be purchased through the online store (however if they have from previous year they can be reused)

White: 2019 & 2018 (8Y) + 2 Canning Sessions

(click the link to learn more about the team)

• New Cheerleader $600 (includes midriff, boy shorts, & poms)
• Returning Cheerleader $500
• Canning Session buy out option is $75 per 2-hour shift

Fees include: 3-day Evolution Camp, team competition uniform (to be returned), practices, football games, competition routine music, 3-competition registrations, bows, socks, organization sponsored events (Kona Ice & banquet) 

Not included: Practice Uniforms (estimated @ $150) to be purchased through the online store (however if they have from previous year they can be reused)

Green: 2017 & 2016 (10Y) + 3 Canning Sessions

(click the link to learn more about the team)

• New Cheerleader $750 (includes midriff, boy shorts, & poms)
• Returning Cheerleader $650
• Canning Session buy out option is $75 per 2-hour shift

Fees include: 3-day Evolution Camp, 3-hour Stunt Clinic Cleanup, team competition uniform (to be returned), practices, football games, competition routine music, 4 competition registrations, bows, socks, organization sponsored events (Kona Ice & banquet) 

Not included: Practice Uniforms (estimated @ $200) to be purchased through the online store (however if they have from previous year they can be reused)

Gold: 2015, 2014, 2013, & 2012  (12Y/14Y)  + 4 Canning Sessions

• New Cheerleader $900 (includes midriff, boy shorts, & poms)
• Returning Cheerleaders $800
• Canning Session buy out option is $75 per 2-hour shift

Fees include: 3-day Pine Forest Sleep Away Camp + Transportation, 3-day Evolution Camp, specific choreography days + stunt clinic cleanup, team competition uniform (to be returned), practices, football games, competition routine music, 3 competition registrations + UCA Regionals competition with transportation one way, bows, socks, organization sponsored events (Kona Ice & banquet) 

Not included: Practice Uniforms (estimated @ $200) to be purchased through the online store (however if they have from previous year they can be reused)

Optional Add-On for Green Team members

• GAME DAY Routine $175.00 (practice Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Fees include: practices, competition routine music, team competition uniform (to be returned), 4-competition registrations

Optional Add-Ons for all teams above

• Cheer with Varsity - Ran by NHHS Cheer ($20) Date TBD
• Any competition shirts ($15-20 each)
• Winter Cheer (unless registered for Nationals Team)
• Option to order new midriff, boy shorts, poms, and spirit wear

Nationals Track Team open to all 2018 and up cheerleaders  + 5 canning sessions

• New Cheerleader $950 (includes midriff, boy shorts, & poms) 
• Returning Cheerleaders $850 

Fees include: 3-day Pine Forest Camp (sleep-away) + Transportation, 3-day Evolution Camp, **Professional Choreography, specific choreography days + stunt clinic cleanup, 2-team competition uniforms (to be returned), practices, competition routine music, 8 competition registrations + UCA Regionals competition with transportation one way, bows, socks, organization sponsored events (Kona Ice & banquet),  Winter Cheer Program - up to 3 additional competitions between Jan-Feb 2026

Not included: Practice Uniforms (estimated @ $200) to be purchased through the online store (however if they have from previous year they can be reused)

Nationals Competitions: held annually in Orlando, FL

• Participation in competition is based on obtaining a bid at the UCA Regionals Competition
• Deposit due $500 by 8/1/25
• potential reimbursement if fundraising efforts cover 100% of cheerleader cost, estimated at $1,000 + airfare + meals)
• Full reimbursement if a bid is not obtained at the UCA Regionals competition
• Price above is estimated to stay on-site with Disney accommodations
• Additional fundraising efforts will be permitted to help cover the costs of this competition not to exceed the cost of accommodations $1,000/cheerleader + airfare if purchased as a group.
• Fundraising efforts will be credited to each cheerleader who participated in each specific fundraiser.

ALL TEAMS - REFUND POLICY

• Full refund until May 15th
• Full refund minus $50 program fee May 16th - June 15th
• After June 15th refunds will be based off of team minus any expenses that have already occurred

COMMUNITY GIVING

Every cheer season we set a goal to give back to our Community. We are looking forward to doing the same in our 2026 season. If you have any suggestions, ideas, and/or would like to help we’d love to hear from you. In the past

• We’ve collected food to donate to the North Hunterdon Food Pantry in Glen Gardner. 
• We’ve sent letters and care baskets to children at St. Judes
• We’ve donated a huge amount of much needed items to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.

COMMUNICATION:

For any questions, concerns, or help with the 2026 season please reach out to a Jr. Lions Cheer Board Member or send to JRLionsCheer@gmail.com

We’re looking forward to a great season! 

2026 Board Members are as follows:

• Commissioner: Lana Brennan
• Treasurer: Tara Oliveira
• Competition Advisor: Shannon Kelly
• Football Advisor: Kelly Boyle
• Events & Activities: Lucy Barringer