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DEKALB JR BARBS CHEER |
Now is the time to secure your athlete’s spot in our elite, award‑winning Competitive Cheer program. Our teams have earned Regional Championships and placed Top 5 at Nationals, and we’re ready to build the next group of standout athletes. Registration ends June 14, and spots fill fast. |
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The Jr Barbs Competitive Cheer teams are one of the premier programs in Pop Warner Chicagoland Cheer, proudly earning two Regional Championships and securing Top 5 finishes at Nationals. Our athletes train in a high‑energy, supportive environment that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and confidence on and off the mat. With a proven record of excellence and a commitment to developing strong, resilient athletes, our program continues to set the standard for recreational competitive youth cheer in our DeKalb. |
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OUR COACHES ARE YOUTH CHEER & DANCE ALLIANCE CERTIFIED |
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Every DeKalb Jr Barb Competitive Coach must complete YCADA training, which focuses on:
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WHERE DO YOU PRACTICE? |
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Practices are held outdoors near the football field/outdoor track at Huntley Middle School (1515 S 4th St, DeKalb, IL 60115). Practices are typically canceled in the event of inclement weather. Competitive practices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30. We will move the teams indoors when weather starts to cool down and parents will be notified of any day and time changes. Our goal indoors is to have the teams working on cheer mats so they are competition ready! |
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WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR? |
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For practice, Jr Barbs cheerleaders should wear a T‑shirt, athletic shorts and tennis shoes. Hair must be pulled up and away from the face to ensure safety and focus during practice. Please note that no jewelry is permitted while participating in cheer activities. Since the Midwest weather can change, we recommend leggings and a sweatshirt for potential colder weather while we are outdoors. We will practice weather permitting, so bundle up just in case! |
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? |
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Our competitive cheer program is $430. This covers the competition entry fees for 3 competitions, Battle of the Best 10/11, Conference 10/24 and Regionals 11/7-11/8. It also includes a uniform, bow, shoes, warm-up and a bag! If our teams make Nationals, we do our best to help parent prepare for those costs using fundraising and sponsors throughout the year. We offer flexible payment programs and scholarships too! At DeKalb Jr Barbs, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play — and our raffle ticket program makes that possible. Each athlete receives raffle tickets totaling the cost of their enrollment. Families sell these tickets for $10 each and can either keep the proceeds if their registration is paid in full or use the funds to pay off their balance. This unique approach allows families to completely offset the cost of participation, making it possible for athletes to play entirely free while supporting our community and programs at the same time. |
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WANT TO COACH? WE NEED YOU! |
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One of the best parts of the DeKalb Jr. Barbs is that it's built by this community and that starts with our coaches. We're always looking for passionate parents and community members to step up and help lead our kids. You don't need a coaching background or cheer experience, just a willingness to show up, be a positive role model, and invest in the next generation of Barbs. We'll take care of the rest. Coaching is one of the most rewarding things you can do for your kid, their teammates, and this program. There's nothing quite like watching a child grow in confidence over the course of a season and knowing you had a hand in that. If you're interested in coaching or just want to learn more, reach out to us at [email protected] — we'd love to have you. |
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