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Freeport Phantoms Youth Football & Cheer

Lil Phantoms Cheer:
Our introductory cheer program! Lil Phantoms will practice weekly to learn a dance and basic cheer fundamentals! Our Lil Phantoms will showcase the skills they have learned at the Phantoms Homecoming Game!

  • Ages 4-6
  • 6 weeks of practice (starting late August/Early September)
  • Wednesday nights, 5:30-6:30PM
  • All practices will be held at the SportsPlex (Phantoms home field)
  • Cheerleaders will be mentored by a Phantoms Big Sideline Sis
  • Cheerleaders will receive a T-Shirt & Bow
  • $50


Sideline Only Cheer:
Our loud & Proud squad cheering on the sideline at Phantoms football games!

  • Grades 1-5
  • Practices start Early July and run through football season end. (Typically early October, but if football makes playoffs, we keep cheering!)
  • Monday & Wednesday nights, 5:30-7:30PM
  • All practices will be held at the SportsPlex (Phantoms home field)
  • Cheerleaders will learn sideline cheers & chants, stunts, & halftime routines!
  • Teams are divided up by age/grade level and will cheer at corresponding football games
  • 4 home games, 2-4 away games (Most games are Saturdays, schedule is released in August)
  • Cheerleaders will participate in FHS homecoming parade.
  • Cheerleaders will receive a rental uniform plus swag to keep!
  • Uniform fittings will be held the first week of June
  • Registration closes 5/31-- NO late registers will be accepted due to uniform fittings/ordering
  • Register by 3/31 to receive a $25 Early-Bird discount!
  • Payment plans are available! ALL payments need to be paid in full by 7/1 to be eligible to cheer
  • $150 + $100 Volunteer Fee
    •  Volunteer Fee will be reimbursed once two volunteer credits are completed. Please see volunteer tab for options.
Competitive Cheer:
  • Grades 2-5
  • Practices start Early July & run through season end (Typically early December)
  • Tuesday & Thursday nights, 5:30-7:30PM
  • All practices will be held at the SportsPlex (Phantoms Home Field)
  • Cheerleaders may also participate in sideline cheer
  • Cheerleaders will travel out of state to compete in Regionals & Nationals if they place. Fundraisers are held to help cover travel expenses.
    •  State Competition: Mid-October is held in Illinois (if they place Top 3, they move on to Regionals)
    • Regional Competition: Mid-November is held in a Midwest state, 2025 was MI (if they place Top 3, they move on to Nationals)
    • National Competition: Early-December is held in Florida
    • Cheerleaders must commit to participating in all 3 competitions
  • Cheerleaders will participate in FHS homecoming parade & Phantoms homecoming activities.
  • Cheerleaders will receive a rental uniform plus swag to keep!
  • Uniform fittings will be held the first week of June
  • Registration closes 5/31-- NO late registers will be accepted due to uniform fittings/ordering
  • Register by 3/31 to receive a $25 Early-Bird Discount!
  • Payment plans are available! ALL payments must be paid in full by 7/1 to be eligible to cheer!
  • $250 + $100 Volunteer Fee
    • Volunteer Fee will be reimbursed once two volunteer credits are completed. Please see volunteer tab for options.

Tumbling & Stunt Camp
Get a jump start on the season at the Phantoms Tumbling & Stunt Camp!

  • Grades 1-5
  • 12 weeks of camp (Late March-Early June)
  • Wednesday nights, 5:30-7:30PM
  • Start learning the basics or work on improving/building of all the tumbling & stunting skills to use during the regular season!
  • All tumbling levels welcome to join! Beginner or advanced!
  • HIGHLY recommended for cheerleaders wishing to join the competitive squad
  • $75

Required Paperwork:
Paperwork is required to be turned in no later than 7/15 for all cheerleaders.

  • Birth Certificate (Original or Certified, copies can be made at the Plex)
  • Up to Date Sports Physical (must be dated to cover entire season)
  • Report Card
  • Signed Phantoms waiver forms
  • Competitive Cheerleaders must have signed AYC waiver packets


 

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Freeport Phantoms

2800 S Walnut Road 
Freeport, Illinois 61032

Email: [email protected]

Freeport Phantoms

2800 S Walnut Road 
Freeport, Illinois 61032

Email: [email protected]
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