Yes, each cheerleader will be assigned to a football team.
CHJAAF is in the Southern California Junior All American Football Conference (SCJAAF). The conference consists of teams throughout the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Our conference has chapters throughout multiple counties and cities. We encompass Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. You may travel as far north as Victorville/Hesperia; as far east as Indio/Palm Springs/29 Palms; as far South as Murrieta/Temecula. Chino Hills is the westernmost chapter.
All member chapters who have cheer teams participate at all levels including Mascots. The routines involve cheering, stunting and dance. It is cheer’s day to shine as they work really hard for the competition. It is the Superbowl for cheer!
All practices are held at Chino Hills Community Park.
All home games are played at Ayala, Chino Hills, Chino High School, or Don Lugo High School football stadiums.
All games are played on Saturdays. The only exception may be a Championship Game which could be played on a Sunday.
Practice is held 5 days a week beginning July 22nd. The first two (2) weeks of practice are mandatory conditioning. You must complete the mandatory conditioning before being allowed to learn cheers. After Labor Day practice is 3 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Practice time is 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mascots practice from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Games can be played as early as 8:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m. depending on the division and number of the teams playing at the field that day. You will receive a schedule for your team at the beginning of the season. Schedules are subject to change by conference.
Yes, cheerleaders must be between the ages of 4-14 years old, as of July 31st, 2024 to participate in cheer. We have 6 age divisions, and each has a maximum age per division. The Cheer Coordinator will ensure all players are placed in the correct age division.
After the football draft, the cheerleaders are placed based on brother/sister options and placed on a team based on their age and the needs of the team. It also is determined by the number of cheer coaches we have available. Sibling placement is not guaranteed if there is no coach for that team.
In most cases, yes. We place cheerleader siblings on the same football team. For the Competition Squad it is determined by age and skill level and Returner versus Non-Returner. (Please see the Cheer Coordinator if you have any questions).
New cheerleaders without a CHJAAF current uniform will need to purchase one. Returning cheerleaders must have a current CHJAAF uniform that fits properly.
CHEER cost includes: Full Game Uniform including Skirt, Shell, Briefs, Log Sleeve Crop Top, Practice Shorts and T-Shirt, 2 Hair Bows, Warm-Ups, 2 Pairs of Socks, Cheer Shoes, Pictures, Trophies, Conference Fees, Insurance, Park/High School Fees, Banquet Fee.
Unfortunately, requests for cheerleaders (non-siblings) to be on the same team may not be honored due to the player draft and number of cheer teams available.
We have multiple divisions per age range. Our coaches pride themselves on teaching cheer in accordance with each individual division and level of skill. Practices will include basic instruction and safety techniques.
We are proud to say all our coaches must do a background check and are
certified by the SCJAAF conference. In addition, our coaches are required to participate in on field cheer stunting clinics and classroom training sessions as mandated by our Conference.
The trainers are high school volunteers, and most are former Bulldog
Cheerleaders. The trainers will assist in conditioning week, teach the halftime routine, as well as create and teach the competition routines.
Practices are 3 days a week (after Labor Day) and it is especially important that your cheerleader attend each practice. The cheerleaders are learning new routines and cheers and it is impossible to move forward without all girls in attendance as this is for both safety and their development.
Make-up and nail polish is not allowed to be worn by cheerleaders during practice or games. Glitter is also not allowed per conference rules.
No, the conditioning program is not mandatory. However, this is an excellent way to get in shape and prepare for the upcoming season. Note: The first week of cheer practice consists of conditioning which includes extensive running, stretching and cheer related drills.
When you sign up, your registration fees include CHJAAF Opening Day raffle tickets. You may choose to sell them to recoup the cost. In addition, each cheerleader is required to participate in the league Beef Raffle and Calendar Fundraiser. The sales from the Beef Raffle and Calendar Fundraisers are split with the league and the Cheer program to offset the cost of the Cheer Banquet and squad needs. There will also be additional fundraisers. All money goes to the cheer program!
Laiken Kenwood was a former Bulldog cheerleader who was lost to cancer at the young age of 13. Laiken was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at the age of 9 years old and passed away at the young age of 13 years old. Throughout her treatment, whenever possible, Laiken would come out to practice and games with smiles galore and with the most enthusiasm that any cheerleader could have. It didn't matter if she had been in the hospital receiving treatment OR in the clinic that day getting chemo, she loved cheerleading!!! She was resilient!
Laiken may have been taken from us way too soon because of cancer but her spirit will live on in those among us. She touched many lives with her story and continues to watch over our girls each season. We celebrate her memory and her amazing spirit every day!
No, jewelry is not allowed to be worn during practices, games, stunt clinic or competition except for religious or medical reasons per conference rules.