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State College Lions Youth Football and Cheerleading

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SC Lion Philosophy

The State College Lions Youth Football and Cheer Program was created in 2005 by a group of individuals interested in establishing a youth football and cheer organization within the immediate State College community. The program is designed to fill the needs of the families in the State College Area School district who wish to have their children participate in and learn the skills of football and cheerleading as a recreation, not as a lifestyle. The organization also works very hard to foster and develop the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, leadership, self-discipline, and respect for others in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment. The Lions pride themselves on welcoming all participants to our program and strive to find a safe environment for each child to learn and grow.

A primary objective of the program is to limit the time commitment of the kids and their families so that participation is not perceived to be life-encompassing. The program balances the time commitment necessary to adequately prepare the kids to participate safely and competitively in a game situation with the needs of kids to be kids. The kid's develop as people and athletes, not just football players or cheerleaders.

The State College Lions strive to make Football and Cheerleading FUN for everyone. We promise to coach with encouragement and to develop the fundamentals of sports and to always remember......

It's all about the kids!!

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Anti-Discrimination Policy - State College Lions Youth Football & Cheerleading does not discriminate against coaches or participants. This includes race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability from the services provided by our organization.

Program Highlights

Practices and home games are located in State College for Cheer and Football

Football - No tryouts so players don't get "cut"

Football - All League tackle teams qualify for year-end playoffs that culminate in a Super Bowl for the Pee Wee and Seniors divisions.

Competition Cheer teams participate in a league sponsored cheer competition and up to 2 additional competitions. The Senior team may choose to extend their season.

Football - Senior Bowl game at the end of the playoff season.

Flag Football Teams (5-7)
Pee-Wee Tackle Football Teams (Ages 8-9)
Seniors Tackle Football Teams (Ages 10-12*)
(*NOTE: 12-year-olds must be going into 6th grade in the coming FALL to be eligible for league participation)

Flag Cheer Teams (5-7). Gameday
Pee-Wee Cheerleading Teams (Ages 7-9). Gameday and Competition
Seniors Cheerleading Teams (Ages 10-13). Gameday and Competition

Football - Reasonable Practice and Game Expectations (3-4 times/week)

Football - Everyone Participates (Scheduled "JV" games for tackle divisions)

Football - Practices begin in late July (tackle football ) or the first week of August (flag football) and the season ends early November.

Cheer: Practices begin in mid July season end mid December. Coaches will preview a practice calendar.
Anticipated: Gameday practices: 1x a week and Sunday games
Gameday/Competition: 2+ a week and Sunday games. ( Practices are at the coaching staffs discretion - consistent days/times of the week are hoped for. Saturday practices on a full mat for competition prep will be scheduled a few weeks prior to competitions)

We target at least one home game to be played on the turf at Memorial Field