Competitive and Exhibition squad Cheerleading
The Crystal Lake Raiders are proud to offer cheerleading (age 3 - 8th grade) for children at all levels of ability and experience. Our main goal is to teach cheerleading skills in a fun, safe environment. Please see our Cheerleader/Parent Handbook for detailed information about our policies, procedures, and expectations.

All cheerleading teams perform cheers, stunts, jumps and tumbling on the sidelines during the Raiders football games. Teams are formed based on grade level, with 1-3 grade levels per team, depending on the number of participants.

The following cheerleading options are available, based on grade level:

• Tiny Tot Program (Ages 3 years old through 5 years old)  

  $200.00 (Early Bird $175.00)

  July 1st- Oct. 1st

  Includes: Tshirt/Bow

• Semi Competing Teams (K-2nd grade)

$475.00 (Early Bird $425.00)

July1st- Mid November (Possibly December if state qualified) 

2 Competitions 

• Full Competing Teams (3rd -8th grade)

$550.00 (Early Bird $500.00)

July1st- Mid November (Possibly December if state qualified) 

3 Competitions 

Professional Choreography

No experience is necessary to join either competing or non-competing teams - no try-outs! Newcomers are welcome at every age/level. Anyone from any location can join, there are no city boundaries for recreational cheerleading.

Held between mid-July and mid-November. The times will vary by team. Practices are held outdoors in the warm months, and indoors in the colder months.