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
2026 Registrations are coming soon!
- Junior High, JV, and Varsity registration will be open on March 27th until May 17th
- Returning Mascots/Sparklers registration will be open starting March 27th
- New Mascots/ Sparklers registration will open on April 3rd
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
Cost:
Mascot/Sparkler Charger Cheer:
- All-in cost is approximately $356 - This includes (all items to be kept by athlete):
- an $80 cheer fee
- their uniform (shell & skirt),
- bag
- t-shirt
- bows
- jacket
- poms
Mascots will need to purchase separately:
- White athletic shoes
- White socks
- Rain jacket
- Navy leggings
- White long-sleeved shirt
*Returning Mascots cost will be less and be dependent upon the items that they need to purchase.
Jr. High Charger Cheer
- All-in cost is approximately $585. This includes (The girls keep their uniform each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year.):
- $145 cheer fee
- entire uniform
- rain jacket
- t-shirt
- warm-ups
- poms
- bag
- bows
JH will need to purchase separately:
- Cheer shoes*
- White socks
*Authentic white cheerleading shoes are required (the soles are more solid for stunting).
JV/Varsity Charger Cheer
- All-in cost is approximately $687. This includes (The girls keep their uniform each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year.):
- $145 cheer fee
- Entire uniform
- rain jacket
- t-shirt
- warm-ups
- poms
- bag
- white socks
- bows
JV/Varsity will need to purchase separately:
- Cheer shoes*
*Authentic white cheerleading shoes are required (the soles are more solid for stunting).
Uniforms must be paid in full on May 21st. The uniform fees are non-refundable. Cheer fees are paid when you register online.
If you have a payment question, please email Pettra Stockton at cheer.treasurer@lcachargers.com
Other costs to consider are the entry fees to games, travel costs, hotel costs, and the cost for Nationals in Florida for JV/Varsity.
Fall 2026 Football Cheer Schedule
Coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY: For MSHSAA play, all athletes must be homeschooled for at least 365 days, no more than 2 credit hour (classes) of outside instruction at a public or private school.
GRade
What grades are eligible to participate in Chargers Cheer?
Mascots- 1st-3rd grade
Sparklers- 4th-6th grade
Jr. High Cheer- 7th-8th grade
JV Cheer- 9th-12th
Varsity Cheer- 9th-12th grade
Varsity and JV will be determined based on tryout scores.
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, Hayti, MO Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Panama City Beach, FL.
*Locations are subject to change based upon facility availability
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?
- JH-V Tryouts - May 18-21
- Uniform fittings and Ordering- Sparklers/Mascots May 18 or 20. JH-V May 21 - A parent must be present
- JH-V Mandatory Stunt Clinic - July 27-28
- Sparkler/Mascot Camp- August 10th and 11th from 5:30-8
- Games begin August 28-November
- Jamboree August 21
- Pep Rally August 27
- Nationals (JV-V) November 16-21
- 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/sparkler practice begins August 13
- Mondays and Thursdays, unless games fall on our practice days, then we will have to add in Tuesday practices.
JH-V practice begins Aug 3
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through August, and continue until the beginning of November.
- Once games start, practice will be on the days that a game is not scheduled.
Basketball Cheer practice is TBD.
Games
How many games will they cheer at? What days of the week?
Games usually begin in mid to late August and continue through the beginning of November.
Jr. High, JV, and Varsity girls cheer at all away and home games.
Most Varsity games are on Fridays and occasionally Saturdays.
JV games are mostly on Mondays
Jr. High games vary.
Sparklers perform at all local (within an hour from Springfield) Varsity and JV games, and Mascots will perform at local (within an hour from Springfield) Jr. High games and home games with Sparklers.
Uniforms
Are uniforms provided or are they purchased separately?
Uniforms are an additional cost for all levels. The girls keep their uniforms each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year.
Mascot & Sparkler Cheer uniforms include: uniform, backpack, t-shirt, bows, jacket & poms.
JH Cheer uniforms include: the whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and bows.
JV Cheer uniforms include: whole uniform, rain jacket, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, 2 bows, spanx.
Varsity Football Cheer uniforms include: whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and 2 bows.
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
Other Costs
What additional costs might I incur?
- Travel costs (fuel, food, and sometimes lodging, depending on location).
- Entrance fees to games.
- Optional fanwear
*See detailed extra items listed above.
Overnight Travel
How much overnight travel can I expect?
- Some families stay overnight when we travel to Oklahoma and Kansas City. Football has a travel coordinator who will share information as it becomes available.
- November 16-21, 2025 – NHFA Nationals Tournament – Panama City Beach, FL – Junior Varsity/Varsity
*More information will be posted
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
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