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.
