Open to children grades 2nd thru 8th. Cheerleading teaches Citizenship and Teamwork, and develops skills for Jr. High and High School. Games begin late August and continue through late October or early November. A mandatory pre-season clinic is scheduled Monday through Friday evenings one week in mid-August. Practices are once a week minimum. Girls will cheer either Saturday or Sunday each weekend. Games will be played in Palatine or surrounding suburbs.