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3514 Chapel Grove School Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052

FAQs

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What equipment is needed?

Football- Wildcats will provide game day jersey(s), pants, and socks. We will also provide helmet and shoulder pad rental that's included in your registration, for the duration of the season. Parents are responsible for providing practice jersey & pants, cleats, and mouthpiece. 

Cheer– Cheerleaders must arrive to practice in appropriate attire including tennis shoes. White Cheer shoes for game days. No flip flops or crocs are allowed. Registration covers your childs’ uniform and it is yours to keep at the end of the season.

Baseball- Athlete wiill need cleats, game day pants, and baseball gloves.

Basketball - Athletes will be provided with everything they will need with the exception of tennis shoes, which are required.

Where, When, and How Often is Practice?

Football Practice is held at the Chapel Grove Wildcats Field.

Football will practice Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6-8pm

Cheer will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm

Baseball will practice 2 or 3 nights a week and will be determined by each head coach.

Basketball practice location and times will be announced via Email.

What paperwork is required and when does it have to be turned in?

Football/Cheer- An original birth certificate with raised seal (not a copy), a proof of address, report card, and a physical good through the duration of the season(Nov 30). Paperwork must be turned in prior to our certification date. Your team mom will tell you exactly when paperwork is due. 

Basketball- Before your child can participate, please make sure you have the following: Proof of age/identity such as a DMV ID, passport or military ID. A league waiver will also be sent out electronically for easy signing.

Does everyone play?

Football- Everyone does play. The amount of playing time is determined by effort, dedication, fundamentals, and skill level. We also keep safety and each players’ ability to protect themselves on the field a high priority. We play in a competitive recreation league. For this reason, there will be players who get more playing time than others due to their skill set and experience on the football field. However, every player has the ability to work hard at practice and earn more playing time throughout the season. If a player is at practice all 3 practices leading up to a game, then they will see the field in some capacity that week.

Basketball - The league doesn't require us to play everyone but everyone who signs up will play. The amount will depend on the coach and rotation of the players.

Is your program restricted weight or unlimited weight?

The Wildcats play in an unlimited weight league. This league does have weight thresholds for some skill positions per age group for safety purposes. All athletes no matter their weight will have a position they can play.

Ready for baseball?

Our 2026 Spring Baseball season kicks off in February! Got questions now? Contact Baseball Coordinator Casey Carter (704) 718-1389.

Ready for Basketball?

CG has joined A Level Up Basketball League and the season will last between 6-8 weeks, depending on the number of teams. This league was developed with the goal of being more competitive than rec ball but not quite as competitive as AAU. All games are on Saturdays unless we have to make up a game due to gym closings. There will be 4 age divisions ( Shooters 3-5, Dribblers 6-8, Hoopers 9-11, Ballers 12-14). We will have playoffs, a championship and League Awards Ceremony. Team Registrations close Nov 30.

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