NORTH SHORE ELITE CHEER PREPARES FOR 2011 SEASON

Preparations are underway for the 2011 North Shore Elite Competitive Cheer Season. This year North Shore Elite will have 2 squads performing. Cheerleaders in grades 3rd-5th grade will be a part of the Jr. Elite squad lead by head coach Kelcy Belzer. Cheerleaders in grades 6th-8th will be a part of the Elite squad lead by head coach Clarisse Richardson. Training will begin mid-July with the competition season officially starting October 1st. Be sure to look for more information on fundraising and volunteer opportunities coming soon!

North Shore Elite goes to State!

The North Shore Elite Cheer squad was one of 188 squads in the state of Illinois selected to compete at the 2010 IRCA State Cheerleading Championships. The 4th grade squad beat their recent season best score by 5 points! Althought they did not make it to the final round they were outstanding and represented the North Shore with Pride! Congratulations Girls!

Pictured (l to r standing): Olivia B, Katie M, Peyton H. (Kneeling): Maija H, Kaesha G, Areli C, Amanda W, Camryn S. (Sitting): Jocelyn S, Laila H.

GO ELITE GO!

North Shore Elite Cheer Competes!

The North Shore Elite Cheerleaders have completed their 2nd competition of the season!

Saturday November 6, 2010 was opening day for the 2010 competition season as they were among 200 squads competing in the Hooray for Hollywood Spirit Spectacular sponsored by the Illinois Recreational Cheerleading Association. Taking the floor for the first time at the Sears Center Arena before a crowd of thousands, uur squad placed 3rd in their division!

Saturday November 13, 2010 the squad participated in the Mundelein Magic Competition at Evanston Township High School . The squad took home an impressive 3rd place trophy and are looking forward to competing next weeked at the Conant Spirit Challenge in Hoffman Estates.

If you would like to join our fans at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates we will take the floor at 11:15am!

LAST CALL FOR CHEERLEADERS!

Our competitive squads are almost set but we have a few more spots to fill! Girls in grades 4-6 interested in being a part of the North Shore Elite Cheer Program should attend evaluations Monday October 11th at Oak Crest School at 5:30pm. All skill levels from beginner to elite are welcome!

To register your cheerleader ahead of time or for more information please contact Jennessa at 224-656-4974 or email her at jlystlund@niffl.org Some Frequently Asked Questions about our program:

• Q: When do you practice?
• A: North Shore Elite Cheer Practices are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays at Oak Crest School from 6-7:30pm
• Q: What is the cost for the program?
• A: The registration fee is $225, this covers the cost of the uniform, shoes, accessories, competition enrollment fees and team t-shirt. We fundraise to cover the cost of additional items such as warm ups, duffel bags and travel.
• Q: What is North Shore Elite?
• A: North Shore Elite is a program of the Northern Illinois Youth Sports Organization (NIYSO) NIYSO was established in 2008 as a non-profit organization providing affordable athletic programming to youth in the Northern Lake County communities. In 2010 alone 300 kids participated in 4 sports, Basketball, Flag Football, Elite Football Training and Cheerleading. Our Flagship program, NIFFL (Northern Illinois Youth Football League) sanctioned by the NFL Play 60 program, will enter its 4th season next spring. The North Shore Elite program offers advanced football training for kids in 5th-12th grades beginning in January and Cheerleading for girls in 1st through 8th grades year round.
• Q: How Can I get involved?
• A: Volunteers are always needed to assist with event set up, concessions, fundraising and coaching.
• Q: I have other children that interested in sports other than cheerleading, what do you offer for them?
• A: Registration for our Basketball program will open October 25th. Basketball is open to girls and boys in elementary, middle and high school. For those athletes looking to secure a spring sport activity, Flag Football will open registration for the Spring 2011 season in November.

4th-6th grade cheerleaders needed!

North Shore Elite Cheer is taking registration for cheerleaders in grades 4-6! Practices underway NOW! Our squad will compete in 3 local competitions (November 6th, November 13th, December 3-5th). All skill levels are encouraged to join! Practices are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at Oak Crest School in Beach Park, IL from 5:30-7pm. Registration is $225 and includes: uniform, accessories, shoes, compeitition registration and team t-shirt. Contact Jennessa at 224-656-4974 or jlystlund@niffl.org for more information.