Season

• Ages 4-7 will practice and compete through November
• Ages 8-13 will practice and compete through March with a short winter holiday break 

Practices

• Practice begins July 15th and will be every weeknight in July from 6p-8p
• Beginning in August, practice will be 3-4 times a week, as decided by the coach
• Practices will be outdoors July through Mid-September, and then move indoors at local schools 
• Mandatory full mat practices may be held on Saturdays or Sundays in surrounding towns closer to competition
• Unexcused absences may result in removal from the competitive squad

Games

• Competitive teams will cheer on the sidelines and perform at halftime for up to 8 regular season games, both home and away, on Saturdays or Sundays 
• Competitive teams may or may not cheer at playoff games

Competitions

• Ages 4-7 will perform at the Princess Gala Exhibition in October
• All competitive levels will attend 2 or more local competitions
  • Conference Competition in October
  • Regional Competition in November

• Ages 4-7 will not travel outside of the region
• Ages 8-13 will travel to 2 out of state competitions
  • Travel expenses are NOT included in program fee
  • Travel fee ($350) due August 15th - if not submitted, athlete will be removed from the competitive squad. This will be applied to travel expenses once plans are determined.
    

Special Events

• Homecoming festivities
• Bolingbrook Pathways Parade
• Pink it Out in October
  
  

Princess Gala (Ages 4-7 Only)
   Date - October 4th
   Location -LaPorte Civic Center, LaPorte IN

Midwest Battle of the Best Invitational (Ages 8-13 Only)
Date - October TBD
Location - local TBD

Conference Competition
Date - October TBD
Location - Plainfield East High School

Regionals Competition
November 7th-8th 
Location - Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg IL

Midwest Rock the City 
Date - November TBD
Location - local TBD

Nationals Competition
December 7-11th
Location - Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte NC

2 Additional Competitions
    Date  - TBD
    Location - TBD

Included in registration fees:

• League and Park District Fees
• Insurance
• Operational Costs
• Game Day Spirit Package (practice wear, bows, HOCO items, pink it out items)
• Competition Fees
• Competition Music
• Competition Uniform Rental
• Gym Space Rentals
• Competitive Spirit Package (comp shoes, bow, gift)

Additional Costs:

• Game Uniform - approx. $75 new (same as 2025)
  
• Cheer Bag - $115 
• Warm Up - $100 (same as 2025)
•  Travel Fee- $350 due 8/15 (not refunded if athlete chooses not to travel)

*All additional required items will be purchased through the program, with the exception of game day shoes.