Our fall season will run May 18-End of November. This information is subject to change based on an ICA board meeting being held mid February and will be shared as soon as we receive it.

We will release practice schedules for all teams on April 15. This allows time for registration to close and for evaluations to be finalized.

May 18th-August 10th teams will practice two days a week. There will be no practices held on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from May 18th-August 10th. We believe that this summer schedule does give flexibility to our families with planning activities with their loved ones. Beginning the week of August 10th teams 3rd-8th will add a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday practice time.

Potential Competition Dates

Choreo for the Choreo for the majority of teams will be held the last week of July and first week of August. Choreo attendance is mandatory for all athletes. Official dates and times will be forthcoming once teams are finalized.

We appreciate how much forethought our families put out there when planning vacations. Bartlett Raiders Cheerleading will excuse pre planned vacations in May 2026 and June 2026 that have been booked PRIOR to February 1, 2026, permitted they do not exceed more than 2 absences from practice. If you are a family with a pre-booked vacation, we ask that you email evidence to bartlettraiderscheerleading@gmail.com, and we will excuse your child for up to 2 practices. This includes, airline tickets, hotel reservations, airbnb bookings, etc. Our attendance policy will stand at three absences per season, once that is exceeded, athletes must provide documentation of absence to remain on the competitive team.

Grades 5-8 are CONFIRMED and registered for ICA Camp Castaway. Athletes grade 5th-8th will attend the first session of camp from June 4-June 6. Additional information will be forthcoming, following the ICA meeting on 2/15.

Bartlett Raiders Cheerleading prides itself with the positive culture and competitive nature of our families and athletes. With that said, BRC will excuse TWO absences in the month of May and June for preplanned commitments. This may include other sports. For those absences to be excused, an athlete must submit a schedule or letter from the Coach reporting the date and time of the commitment. We love our well rounded athletes, and love that they still want to remain committed to their Cheer team!

Bartlett Raiders Cheerleading will shut down all practice and organization related activities from June 26-July 3 and again from July 17-24. Your athlete will have no obligations to their team or the organization during that time. We encourage you to plan vacations during this time if possible.

This is a great opportunity to check out our growing sideline program! This program will help foster your child's love for Cheerleading, while giving them additional flexibility in their schedules. Registration for Sideline only will be available on March 1 and is open to grades PreK-4th.

We are committed to providing a well-rounded cheer experience while prioritizing safety of all athletes. To maintain this balance, we carefully consider team sizes. If, during the registration process, any team reaches its capacity, we may explore the option of creating additional teams at EACH grade level to accommodate all participants.

Bartlett Raiders Cheerleading Board has decided to continue to run REC + Super Rec Teams. Grades 4-8th will participate in evaluations, should their guardian elect to on registration. BRC utilizes third party feedback, coaches input, and BRC Board input on decision making. This season, BRC has discussed adding tumble + stunt minimums for our SUPER REC teams to align with area programs. All 4th-8th grade athletes that compete super rec, must participate in an evaluation. Athletes selected for Super Rec teams will be required to pay an additional $100 professional coaching fee once teams are announced. Additional information to demonstrate your child’s interest will be available on our registration link.

February 8th (athletes registering before 2/28 will receive a $25 off coupon by entering EARLYBIRD26 at checkout).

Registration for grades K-3rd is $775, Grades 4-8th is $850, Athletes placed on a Super Rec team following evaluations will have a mandatory $100 Professional Coaching Fee as well.

• ICA Competitions

• Private Indoor Practice Facilities

• Game Day & Competition Bow

• Game Day Shirt/Practice Tank

• Showcase

• Insurance

• Professional Coaching 12 Hours ( Choreography, Stunt + Tumble )

• Uniform Rental

• End of Season Banquet + Trophy

• Athletes 4th-8th who are evaluated and placed on a SUPER REC team, will have a $100 professional coaching.

• Slush funds will be due directly to the Team Moms. Slush for all comp teams is $100

• Black competitive cheer shoes are required for all athletes. Athletes are permitted to use previous seasons shoes as long as they are in good condition. Shoes cost range from $25-$150, as families will choose what is best for their athlete.

Open House/ Uniform Fitting BRC will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 16th at the cheer warehouse (1130 Carolina Dr. West Chicago- Unit D) During this time athletes will be fitted for their uniform, have an opportunity to meet their coaches for the season, shop for Raiders gear and enjoy some lunch (food trucks, yum 🙂).

At uniform fitting, your athlete will be issued a rental uniform, which is included in your registration fees. A deposit will be required at fitting in order to receive the uniform.

Families who prefer to purchase instead may choose to pay an upgrade fee to order a brand-new uniform made specifically for their athlete, which will arrive within 6–8 weeks.