Good Evening,

It is with heavy hearts that we've made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming sideline cheer season.  We understand this news is deeply disappointing, and we share in that disappointment.  The safety and well-being of our cheerleaders, volunteers, and league have always been, and will always remain, our absolute top priority. Despite our repeated requests for support, we do not have enough volunteers for a successful and safe season.

As of last week, we still required a minimum of 12 additional dedicated volunteers to ensure proper supervision, coverage, and overall operational efficiency.  We received only 2 registrations.  

While this overwhelming lack of participation is understandable given everyone's busy schedules, unfortunately, it leaves us in a position where we cannot guarantee the safe and high-quality environment our cheerleaders deserve. Proceeding with such limited support would compromise the safety standards we are committed to upholding. 

SYFC is and always has been a volunteer organization.  Without volunteers, we cannot offer our product to the community.

This was not a decision made lightly. We explored every possible alternative, but ultimately, the responsibility to protect our cheerleaders guided our choice. The Executive Board and Cheer Board Committee have been working on this for weeks. After a very long discussion, the General Board has voted unanimously to cancel the sideline cheer season.

We truly appreciate the Board Members who have gone above and beyond, dedicating their time and passion for the sport to planning and preparing for this season, the coaches who have completed all their training and began planning for their squad, and the 2 individuals who stepped forward; your willingness to contribute and dedication have not gone unnoticed.

We're currently working to cancel any upcoming payment plans and will begin processing refunds over the next week. If you'd like to transfer your sideline cheer registration to flag football, please let us know by July 5, 2025.  After that date, you can still decide for your registrant to play flag football, but a new registration will need to be completed, as we will be starting to distribute refunds at that time. 

We know this news is tough, and we thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are hopeful for future seasons and will reach out with information about the next steps and opportunities to get involved when the time is right.

Thank you.

*UPDATES*

As of June 30, 2025, all payment plans for sideline cheer have been cancelled.

As of July 6, 2025, all refunds for sideline cheer for amounts paid have been processed.