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
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Registration notice
2025-2026 elementary registrations are open! They will close when they are full. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for Sparklers or Mascots, please contact cheer.admin@lcachargers.com
Junior High and High School registrations are open. They will close May 22nd.
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 cost is approximately $346; this includes a $70 cheer fee. This price includes their uniform (shell & skirt), bag, t-shirt, bows, jacket and poms which they will get to keep.
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 fee is approximately $575 including a $135 cheer fee. This price includes the whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and bows. The girls keep their uniform each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year. Cheer shoes and white socks are not included in this fee and will need to be purchased separately.
*White authentic cheerleading shoes are required (the soles are more solid for stunting).
JV/Varsity Charger Cheer fee is approximately $677; this includes a $135 cheer fee. This price includes the whole uniform, rain jackets, t-shirt, warm-ups, poms, bag, and bows. The girls keep their uniform each year and will only need to order what is needed for the following year. Cheer shoes and white socks are not included in this fee and will need to be purchased separately.
*White authentic cheerleading shoes are required (the soles are more solid for stunting).
Uniforms must be paid in full on May 22nd. The uniform fees are non-refundable. Cheer fees are paid when you register online. If you have payment questions, please email Pettra Stockton at cheer.treasurer@lcachargers.com
Fall 2025 Football Cheer Schedule
Coming soon on the Mighty app.
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, 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?
Football Cheer JH, JV, Varsity Stunt clinic- July 28th and 29th
1st Practice August 4th for JH, JV AND varsity
August 11th and 12th Mascot/Sparklers Camp
August 14th 1st practice for Mascot/sparklers
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?
1st Practice August 4th for JH, JV AND varsity
August 11th and 12th Mascot/Sparklers Camp
August 14th 1st practice for Mascot/sparklers
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.
Mascots and Sparkles only perform at home games. They will cheer at local and close (within an hour) games.
The schedule will be on the Mighty App.
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
Overnight Travel
How much overnight travel can I expect?
• November 19-22, 2025 – NHFA Nationals Tournament – Panama City Beach, FL – Junior Varsity/Varsity
*More information will be posted on Mighty
Be sure to join the Football Travel Channel!
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
Cheer Fall 2025 Junior High-Varsity
**Remember you MUST register for the 2025-2026 Association Membership first before registering!!**
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 Cheer program page.
RegisterCheer Fall 2025 Elementary
**Remember you MUST register for the 2025-2026 Association Membership first before registering!!**
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.
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