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Lockport Jr Porters Football and Cheer

Lockport Jr Porters Football and Cheer

Registration is open for 2026 Programs! Scroll down to sign up!

Registration and Equipment: Football

Register before 3/31/2026- $425
Register 4/1/25 - 6/16/2026- $475
Register 6/17/25 - 6/30/26- $525

The Registration Fee Covers: 

Insurance 
Field Rental
Jersey (Home and Away), 1 Pant, Helmet and Shoulder Pads
Helmet and shoulder pads must be returned at season end (a $300 deposit check will need to be provided at the beginning of the season).
The check will be returned when the equipment is returned.  If equipment is not returned within 2 weeks of season end, the deposit check will be cashed.

Players/Families are responsible for providing each player the following:

»Socks
»Tethered mouth guard (Example)
»Practice jersey
»Practice pants
»Girdle (Example)
»Athletic cup
»Protective Pads (Hip, Tailbone, Thigh, and Knee)
»Football cleats

*All required equipment listed above can be found at any retail sporting goods store, Amazon, specialty sport sites, and Sports Huddle

Players will get to keep the Jersey and Pants at the end of the season


Uniform Fitting
All tackle players MUST attend a uniform fitting in order to ensure their jersey will arrive on time. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Date(s), time(s) and location(s) of this is TBA. 

REGISTRATION: Cheer

Register before 3/31/2026- $450
Register 4/1/25 - 6/16/2026- $475
Register 6/17/25 - 6/30/2026- $500

The Registration Fee Covers: 
100+ hours instruction/team time, indoor space, routine music, bows, comp fees, sideline shirt, backpack, uniform rental, comp team bonding pasta party and league fees. Team placement will be decided by LJP Cheer staff. Additional fees can or will include: Cheer shoes jackets, pants/leggings, team gifts or activities. 

*Please note that a $200 deposit check will need to be provided at the beginning of the season. The check will be returned when the equipment is returned.  If equipment is not returned within 2 weeks of season end, the deposit check will be cashed. 


Mandatory Parent Meeting
Date/Time TBA 

 Volunteer Deposit 
Our program runs on the help of our parents. For the 2026 season, families will post date a $350 check ($350 per family)  and will earn this fee back by volunteering 8 hours. Families can earn back the post date check during the year via various volunteer opportunities. Details on how to earn back the fee will be announced closer to the start of the season.

Night Out Cash Bash Fundraiser for the Jr Porters

Get a babysitter and come meet other LJP families (location and date TBA for the 2026 season)! Each family will be required to purchase 2 tickets to the fundraiser.  The per tickets cost is $50.

Pouring with the Porters Raffle
20 tickets per family @$10 a ticket
$200 per family upfront

Note - Forms will be loaded to the website once Pop Warner provides the new season forms.

Registration Listing

Lockport Jr Porters Cheer 2026 Spring Practice

The mission of Lockport Jr Porters is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, LJP programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.

LJP seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, LJP seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. LJP strives to inspire youth, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.



Cheer Practice -Ages 5 and up through 8th grade (Stunt and Tumble)

Registration closes on 03/15/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/16/2026 to 05/14/2026
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$120.00

Lockport Jr Porters 2026 Fall Flag Football

The Lockport Jr Porters flag football program is for ages 4-7.

The mission of Lockport Jr Porters is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, LJP programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.

LJP seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, LJP seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. LJP strives to inspire youth, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.

4-7 Year Old Flag Football

Registration closes on 08/13/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/01/2026 to 10/31/2026
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$100.00

Lockport Jr Porters 2026 Fall Football/Cheer


Mission Statement
The mission of the Lockport Junior Porters (LJP) Football and Cheer Program is to provide a safe, structured, and competitive learning environment for the youth of our community while serving as a proud feeder program for the Lockport Porters High School Football and Cheer Programs.

LJP seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, LJP seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. LJP strives to inspire youth, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.
LJP is built on a foundation of dedication, hard work, discipline, accountability, and respect. These values guide everything we do; on the field, on the sidelines, and in the stands. Verbal or physical abuse of any kind toward players, coaches, volunteers, officials, or spectators will not be tolerated.

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants, including players, coaches, parents, guardians, and spectators, at all practices, games, competitions, and LJP-sponsored events. It exists to protect our athletes, uphold the integrity of the program, and clearly define the standards expected of everyone representing LJP.

LJP participants are expected to consistently demonstrate the following core values:
Safety - Commitment - Discipline 
Dedication - Hard Work - Integrity 
Respect - Sportsmanship - Fair Play

Our football program is a tackle program. We are affiliated with Pop Warner. The current tackle football registration options are 7U. 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U. The birth date ranges are in the registration forms. We also have a flag football program for ages 4-7. Our cheer program registrations are Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, Pee Wee, Jr Pee Wee and JV. Once practice begins, the cheer directors will place participants on the appropriate team based on age and skill.

Football U7

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
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$475.00

Football U8

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$475.00

Football U9

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$475.00

Football U10

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$475.00

Football U11

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$475.00

Football U12

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$475.00

Football U13

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
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$0.00

Cheer - Tiny Mite

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$500.00

Cheer - Mitey Mite

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$500.00

Cheer - PeeWee

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$500.00

Cheer - Junior Varsity

Registration closes on 06/30/2026 at 12:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 12/31/2026
Show Details
$500.00

Contact

Lockport Jr Porters
PO Box 81 
Lockport, Illinois 60441

Email: [email protected]

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