The Challenger League provides an oasis where everyone is a valid player, and parents who often

feel isolated can network and find comfort in each other's company. Playing in a league can help

kids gain self esteem, independence and form friendships with other kids.

This is a basketball program designed for children ages 4 - 21 (who are still in school) with Special Needs who live with

physical or mental challenges. This is a league designed for those children to participate in a sports environment

structured for their success.

Teams will be split according to size / age, and the rules are more laid back than in a typical game of

soccer. The Challenger League's aim is for participants to have fun while learning the game of

soccer. Players will work on skill building which provides an essential opportunity for kids to develop

stronger emotional and social skills while working as a team.

Challenger basketball stresses participation not competition. Our volunteers will provide encouragement direction and

assistance to the players, but parents are always allowed to help their own child.

Registration is $30 per participant. Season runs through January & February with an end of season party on March 1st.

For additional information contact Jake Lantz, Director of the Challenger Division, at [email protected]. 

The goal of Southern York County Warriors Basketball Cheerleading is to provide an instructional recreation program for children ages 4 through 6th grade. Our program supports SYC Warriors Basketball by cheering sidelines of home season basketball games. We provide a fun environment for your child to learn cheers, dance, tumbling and stunting.

Practices start in November and will be Monday and Wednesday evenings anytime from 5:30-8:00pm depending on the team and will be held at Shrewsbury Elementary. Practices may (in coach's discretion) reduce to one evening per week midway through the season. When you register, please make sure your contact information is up to date, so coaches can contact you with more information.

Games are from December-February, and are weekend afternoons/evenings at Southern Middle School or Shrewsbury Elementary School.

Registration cost with uniform (uniform is required) is $150, which includes our program fee, uniform, hair bow, medal, and a small banquet fee. This also covers required facility usage, administrative and insurance costs of the youth club. There will be two uniform fittings available before the season; attendance is required for at least one fitting if you are purchasing a uniform. Cheerleaders will keep their uniform at the end of the season.

Registration cost without uniform (for those that already have a fitting uniform) is $90.

*Family participation in our season fundraiser will be essential to ensure we maintain a strong program and keep registration costs at a minimum.

Warmups are optional and may be purchased on a spiritwear website. The site link will be provided post-registration. Cheerleaders may keep and use their warmups for subsequent years.

Pom-poms will be available for purchase for $20 and may be used for future years. 

On your own, you must purchase:

- No-show white socks.

- Black leggings and black shorts.

- Cheer shoes. Basic white sneakers may be acceptable if your child does not intend to be a flyer; however, all flyers must wear appropriate cheer shoes for the safety of themselves and those basing them.

Parents, we want you! Are you interested in volunteering? We are looking for coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, and behind-the-scenes volunteers! Adult clearances are required. Please contact the Cheer Director, Katie Hamilton, at [email protected].