Welcome to Lake stevens Sideline youth Cheer!

Season Duration:

•   Starts in mid-July and continues through mid-November.

Eligibility:

•   Open to girls and boys ages 5-18.
•   Participants must be at least 5 years old by 8/1/2026 and still in high school.

Team Formation:

•   Teams are built based on age to cheer for the LSYF football teams.

Practice Schedule:

•   Full-time practices start in August after Aquafest.
•   Practices can be 2-3 days a week, up to two hours each session.
•   Schedules may be adjusted when school resumes, depending on the coach.
•   Practices typically take place on LSSD school property.
•   Practices are held outside, in an undercover, lit area, with a grass area for stunting.
•   Outdoor practices are canceled in case of inclement weather or smoke for safety reasons.
•   Coaches might arrange a team bonding event before the season starts.

Communication:

•   Coaches will contact their teams once they receive their rosters from the Team Administrator around the 2nd to 3rd week of June.
•   Coaches may use a team communication app or a Facebook page for updates.

Aquafest Parade:

•   Cheerleaders participate in the Aquafest parade every year.
•   At least 3 parade practices are held in the weeks leading up to the parade.

Uniform Fittings:

•   Cheerleaders must attend a scheduled uniform fitting to ensure all uniforms are ordered at once.

Football Games:

•   Games are every Saturday, with times and locations determined by the North Sound JR Football League.
•   Games may take place in various cities, including Arlington, Marysville, Tulalip, Oak Harbor, Snohomish, Everett, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Monroe, Sultan and more in the PNW

Fundraising:

•   All teams participate in fundraising for extras like under armor, water bottles, fancy bows, spirit notes, and end-of-season parties.

Additional Information:

•   For updates to the 2026 football schedule, visit: [North Sound JR Football](http://www.northsoundjrfootball.org).
•   Join the LSYC Facebook group for more information.

Go Vikings!