Junior Pride Football & Cheer
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last , but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Welcome to our 2026 Jr. Pride Football and Cheer Season!
Come join our Pride, where young boys and girls grow in character and skill
At Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride we are a family and we want to reach out to our community to offer a healthy choice for your kids to grow in love and understanding of football and cheer at a young age. You do not need to attend Bradshaw Christian School in order to participate in our Jr. Pride Program, it is open to the entire community.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride is a non-denominational program that is Christ-centered. Our program places great importance on helping young people by involving them in a athletic program that builds character, self-esteem and emphasizes teamwork. Faith, discipline, hard work, and cooperation act as the cornerstone of this effort. Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride is proud to be a feeder program of Bradshaw Christian High School Football and Cheer. Working alongside our high school program we are committed to providing the youth of our community skills that will better prepare them not just in sports, but in how they face challenges of becoming young adults. Through teachings of sportsmanship, integrity and competition, they will not only grow as players, but as active community members.
We are actively looking for strong Christian coaches who have a desire to mentor and coach our athletes in both football and cheer. If you are interested in coaching or if you have any questions regarding our program, please contact us at: jrpridefootball@bradshawchristian.com.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Our program is open to the public for athletes 6 to 14 years of age. You do not need to be a student at Bradshaw Christian School to participate.
Team Levels for 2026 season are based on the athletes age as of 08/01/2026
· 8U – ages 6, 7, 8
· 10U – ages 9, 10
· 12U – ages 11, 12
· 14U – ages 13, 14 (athletes in 8th grade must play on 14U – no high school freshmen)
Registration can be completed for both football and cheer using this link: 2026 Jr. Pride Football & Cheer Registration – Fill out form. In addition to submitting registration information via the online registration platform parents will also be required to complete a registration packet and sign the parent and athlete handbook (see Important Links/Documents section of webpage). These will need to be submitted prior to the start of the season.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, there are no tryouts.
*Cheer registration will close on May 15, 2026*
Registration Fees
Football -$375
Registration fees cover: Use of equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, girdle, practice jersey, practice pants, game jersey, game pants, mouth guard, socks); Football clinics/camps; SYF required fees (assigning fees, team awards, player cards, coach badges, coach gear); Referee fees; First Aid; Banquet
Cheer – $380
Registration fees cover: Competition fees (SYF and Jamz); SYF required fees (assigning fees, player cards, coach badges, coach gear); Jr. Pride Clinics; Game day essentials (first aid, snacks, water, ponchos, team backpack and binder); Community night supplies (food, accessories, etc.); Music and choreography; Banquet
Cheer Uniform Fees
$570 for new cheerleaders
$295 for returning cheerleaders (any additional uniform pieces needed will be charged separately per item)
Please note, registration fees are non refundable. If your family has an extenuating circumstance or family emergency that requires your athlete to no longer participate in Jr. Pride a refund requests for registration fees must be submitted to and approved by the BCJP Executive Board. After Jamboree no refunds will be approved for registration fees for any reason.
If you need assistance with registration fees please visit the website for Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation (https://egysf.org) to fill out a scholarship application. Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride Football and Cheer Program is included as one of the sports organizations to choose from on the application form.
Football
The Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride Football program is a youth football program designed to teach the fundamentals of football while developing Godly character in our youth. We want to be held accountable to a high standard and strive towards excellence, both on and off the field. We want our athletes to learn the game of football while being a lighthouse in the community. Our football program is a family commitment, and we stress relationship building, respect, communication, and great sportsmanship from our coaches, players, parents, families, and fans.
Our program offers enhanced coaches training in safety, fundamentals and communication. The foundation that our coaches build from comes straight from the Bradshaw Christian High School playbook designed by Head Varsity Coach, Drew Rickert, and his coaching staff
Cheer
The mission of Bradshaw Christian’s Cheer Program is to glorify God by following His guidance in transforming lives through servant leadership, academic excellence and accountability, developing spiritual growth, promoting school spirit and excellence in athletics. Bradshaw Christian Cheerleaders are responsible for acting as ambassadors to visiting schools, fellow peers and administrators as well as parents. The standards are high and we demonstrate unparalleled excellence in all that we are involved in; every practice, rally, game, and competition. This includes teaching cheer technique, stunts, jumps, crowd leading chants and cheers through teamwork, communication and leadership.
Volunteer Hours
Our program relies on volunteers to make it successful. The fact is, we cannot run this program for the kids without your help. Every Jr. Pride family is required to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours during the season. Families with two players are required to volunteer 18 hours.
During the season, you will have access to the volunteer sign-up site to register for your hours. The volunteer positions are listed, and you can choose which game you would like to volunteer at to fulfill your required hours. Be sure you check in with the volunteer coordinator before your shift so that your hours are counted. Families that do not fulfill their required volunteer hours will be charged $150. You do not have to volunteer during your child’s game.
Some examples of volunteer positions are: Field set-up and clean-up, gate (taking money), snack bar, videographer during the game, timekeeper during the game, and many more.
There is something for everyone and you do not have to be a football expert to fill these positions.
For more information on how to sign up to become a volunteer, please contact our volunteer coordinator at bradshawjrpridevolunteer@gmail.com.
The Bradshaw Christian Jr. Pride Football and Cheer programs are proud members of the Sacramento Youth Football Network.
The Bradshaw Christian Junior Pride Football and Cheer Program declares that it is in compliance with Article 2.7 of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the California Health and Safety Code. This declaration satisfies the requirement contained in California Health and Safety Code Section 124240(n).
2026 AB1 Declaration of Compliance · Please CLICK HERE for the PDF certificate
Athletics
(916) 525-4550
Important Links/Documents
2026 Calendar
Jr. Pride Football & Cheer Registration
2026 Athletic Packet
2026 Jr Pride Parent & Athlete Handbook
2026 Jr Pride Summer Camp
2026 BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN JR. PRIDE BOARD
President – Butch Hage
Vice President – Jeff Pinkerton
Secretary – Becky Fancher
Registrar – Natalie Chandler
Treasurer – Rebecca Perez
Cheer Coordinators – Sarah Canahuati and Jada Evans
Football Coordinator – Joey Avilla
Volunteer Coordinator – Kristin Dawson
Social Media/Recruiting Coordinator – Charles McDaniels
Contact Us: jrpridefootball@bradshawchristian.com