2024 Cheerleading Eligibility Rules (page 17 in the FLYFCL rule book)
PLAYER ROSTERS & ELIGIBILITY
Cheerleader ages are based on their age as of December 1st of the current year.
No player is eligible under 5 years old unless entering kindergarten and must turn 5 years old before December 1st.
Cheerleaders must be between the ages of, 5 and 15.
Option 1 -
Flag: 5-7 year olds
C Team: 8-10 year olds
B-Team: 10-12 year olds
-OR-
Option 2 -
Flag: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades
C Team: 3rd & 4th & 5th grades
B-Team: 6th & 7th & 8th grades
There can be no more than a 3-year gap between the youngest and oldest cheerleader for option 1. There can be no
more than a 4 year gap between the youngest and oldest cheerleading for option 2. This is so that is a child has been
held back, but is still in the grades required for option 2, the child may still participate. In an effort to maximize
participation, a team may carry as many participants as the team desires, providing there is ample coaching staff.
No tryouts will be permitted.