2026 Junior Golden Eagles Cheerleading FALL Season Options:
2026 Junior Golden Eagles Cheer Competition Complete Fall Season Registration Fee is $1025.
Optional Fundraising efforts will be applied to the balance, however all fees MUST be paid in full by May 10, 2026.
Registration can now be made in installments through our website! There is a nominal fee charged by Sports Connect for installment payments, as well as a processing fee for each credit card transaction, these fees are non-refundable for any reason. Installments payments are due by the 1st of each month.
If an athlete would like to compete with a different team that is above their team level, please submit this request to the us. The maximum team roster is 36 cheerleaders, a wait list will be generated if needed.
Competition Fall Team 2026 cost of $1025 includes:
- 3-4 Regular Season Competitions
- Competition Bow
- Practice Facility Rental(s)
- Competition Music
- Professional Choreography
- Coaches Training
- Program Insurance
- First Aid Supplies
- Formal Banquet on the evening of Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Please note that NEW athletes joining JGE Cheer for the fall season will be required to purchase a uniform package at an additional cost of $335. This package includes a cheer skirt and leotard. This same uniform will be used again for the Spring and Fall 2027 season, so there is no need to repurchase later. Uniform sizing will be apart of our Contract Signing event on Monday, May 18th. (If needed, we will utilize May 19th for a second day event) and our Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held the evening of Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00-7:00 PM.
We understand that kids grow fast, so we also offer access to our JGE Facebook Uniform Swap Group. Families can exchange gently-used uniform pieces after each season in order to help keep costs low and promote sustainability within our cheer community.
Our Fall Season will be held from June 1-Nov 22, 2026 with practices proposed as follows for each squad:
WHITE SQUAD: (Grades K, 1 and 2)
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays; 5:00-7:00 PM
Thursdays; 5:00-7:00 PM
SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays; 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursdays; 5:30-7:00 PM
BLACK SQUAD: (Grades 3 and 4)
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 5:00-7:00 PM
Wednesdays; 5:00-7:00 PM
SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 5:30-7:00 PM
Wednesdays; 5:30-7:00 PM
Saturdays; 9:00 AM -10:30 AM
GOLD SQUAD: (Grades 5 and 6)
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 7:00-9:00 PM
Wednesdays; 7:00-9:00 PM
SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 7:00-8:30 PM
Wednesdays; 7:00-8:30 PM
Saturdays; 10:40-12:10 PM
5/6 SUPER REC SQUAD: (Grades 5 and 6)
TRY-OUTS ON FEBRUARY 7TH; 2:30-4:30 AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH; ALGONQUIN
TENTATIVE SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 6:00-8:30 PM
Wednesdays; 6:00-8:30 PM
TENTATIVE SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays; 6:00-8:30 PM
Wednesdays; 6:00-8:30 PM
Saturdays; 9:00-11:00 AM
VARSITY SQUAD: (Grades 7 and 8)
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays; 7:00-9:00 PM
Thursdays; 7:00-9:00 PM
SCHOOL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays; 7:00-9:00 PM
Thursdays; 7:00-9:00 PM
Saturdays; 12:20 PM -1:45 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: WE WILL NOT HAVE PRACTICE FROM JUNE 29-JULY 4TH
*Please note that times and dates may vary.
All practices will be held at our new JGE home:
St. John's Church (in their gymnasium)
300 Jefferson St.
Algonquin, IL 60102
NEW this season! Volunteer Opportunities!
Our Board and Coaches work tirelessly to make JGE Cheer bigger and better, and we truly appreciate your support in helping our program thrive!
Each family is asked to Volunteer or opt to pay the $100 Non-Volunteer Fee. If your schedule does not allow for volunteering, you may select the fee option. Otherwise, please choose your top three volunteer opportunities from the list below.
-Cheer Mat Vacuuming (weekends)
-Parades
-Car Washes
-Uniform Sizing
-Parent Showcase
-Fundraising Events
*We will be hosting special fundraising days where parents and their cheerleaders will meet at a selected location. Cheerleaders will wear their uniforms as we spread out in groups of two to raise sponsorship funds for JGE and help gather items for our fundraising raffle baskets.
Grades 5-8 for Competitive Squads are going to SUMMER SPIRIT CAMPS this summer!
Proposed Dates are Sunday, June 7th - Tuesday, June 9th.
This particular camp is called Camp Castaway; a 3 day, 2 night overnight camp held at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Participation is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged, as this camp provides incredible opportunities for skill development, team bonding, and overall growth.
2026 Junior Golden Eagles Recreational Cheer Fall Season Registration Fee is $290.
Our Recreational Cheer Program is perfect for athletes who want to learn cheer fundamentals and experience the excitement of cheering on the sidelines during Jr. Eagles foot
Recreational Fall Team 2026 cost of $290 includes:
- Sideline Cheer for Jr. Eagles Football
- Registration Shirt
- Game Day Bow
- Pink Gear for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Participation in home and away football games
- Practice Facility Rental(s)
- Parades and Homecoming Activities
- Parent Showcase
- Program Insurance
- First Aid Supplies
- Formal Banquet on the evening of Saturday, January 9th, 2027
- Uniform Not Included
Our Fall Season will be held from July 20, 2026 through mid November. Practice times are TBD as we are still looking for coaches. If you are interested, please email [email protected]. Practices are held at the Village Hall in Lake in the Hills (behind Costco) and practices begin with two practices per week in the summer and one practice per week in the school season.
All home football game are held at Sunset Park Field in Lake in the Hills. Cheerleaders will also travel to away games located within 30 minutes or less of our home field. This allows cheerleaders to experience the full sideline cheer atmosphere while keeping travel manageable for families.
Uniform sizing will be apart of our Contract Signing event on Monday, May 18th. (If needed, we will utilize May 19th for a second day event) and our Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held the evening of Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00-7:00 PM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN JGE CHEER! We look forward to having you apart of the Eagle family!