GRADE LEVELS: K-6TH GRADE
Teams will cheer for AFL and NFL leagues in the MCYFA league for the 2026 season.
AFL
K-3rd Grade
Games are played Sunday 1-1:45PM at BHSS or BHSN
NFL
4th-6th Grade
Games are played Sunday 2-2:45PM or 3-3:45PM at BHSS or BHSN
Exceptions: Siblings of currently registered MCYFA football players may request to be placed in another league to cheer for their sibling.
Participation Fee: $210
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $30 (ONLY $180 IF REGISTERED BY MARCH 30)
Whats Included
All uniforms will have custom Varsity uniforms that match the team color and have the team name on them!
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. LOGIN TO PARENT PORTAL AT IDC (CREATE ACCOUNT IF YOU ARE NEW TO IDC)
2. Select "REGISTER"
3. On the top each season is listed - select the "26/27 Season" Tab
4. Select "CHEER: MCYFA Team Cheer" and complete the registration steps
For each team we aim to have 1 head coach and 1-2 assistants.
Head Coach Requirements & Expectations
Age 18+
Must be present for all practices and games
Organize and run effective practices during required times and on an as needed basis
Communicate with parents about practice and game schedules and locations
Attend Pre Season Coaches Meeting
Attend Clinics
Assistant Coach Requirements
Age 15+
Assist head coach in practices and games as needed
MARCH 1 - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS
MARCH 30 - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS
MAY 30 - REGISTRATION CLOSES
JUNE 10 - UNIFORM FITTING AT IDC
JULY 19 - CLINIC 1 & UNIFORM PICK-UP AT IDC
AUGUST 10 - WEEKLY PRACTICES BEGIN
AUGUST 21 OR 22 - TEAM PRACTICES AT IDC (COACHES WILL SHARE TIMES)
OCTOBER 3 - CLINIC 2 AT IDC
Prep Clinics
All cheerleaders will attend clinics to prepare for the season at IDC. Clinics will have trained staff and provide material for use throughout the season.
Weekly Team Practices (August 10-October 23)
All cheerleaders will attend weekly practices at IDC that include material review and stunting.
Coaches may assign additional practices as needed throughout the season.
We offer scholarships to cheerleaders receiving free/reduced lunch and community sponsors help offset this cost for us!
Platinum - $1000
Logo printed on back of team shirts
Logo added to website
Gold - $500
Logo printed on back of team shirts
That's okay! We created this experience keeping in mind that everyone is busy and might have conflicts along the way. Communicate your conflict with your coach and determine a plan. Clinic material will be shared online following the clinic to allow all cheerleaders access to the materials even if they cannot attend.
We are currently accepting applications for volunteer coaches and assistant coaches. Apply here: https://forms.gle/4RrNy4t32SZXi4Es7
The Monroe County Youth Football Association has been giving the youth of Monroe County the opportunity to learn about football for over 30 years. MCYFA works in partnership with MCCSC and RBB to provide safe fields for our games.
To learn more about or MCYFA visit: https://www.mcyfa.org/
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