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Mission Statement: Victory Apostolic Church is committed to providing our youth with programs and services that allow growth and development in all aspects of life. Fitness and nutrition are vital in the development of our youth, and prepare them for a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Cheerleading is a sport that provides fitness, character building, and leadership skills.
The Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer program is designed to use cheerleading as a vehicle to influence positive social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and psychological development.
In this program, cheerleaders learn the basics of the sport in a Faith-based environment, as well as sportsmanship and team skills.
Our mission is to educate and prepare children for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Elder Andrew D. Singleton Jr.
Youth Pastor Andrew D. Singleton III
Deacon Jeff Wright S.P.O.R.T.S. Ministry Director
Sis. Kelly Gary S.P.O.R.T.S. Ministry Co-Director
Sis. Cassandra Jenkins, Thunderettes Co-Director
Sis. CoMakiya Smith, Thunderettes Co-Director
Sis. Kesha McGee, Thunderettes Co-Director
Special Acknowledgement: The Victory Thunderettes extend a special note of gratitude to the Village of Matteson President Andre' Ashmore and Parks and Recreation Supervisors Anthony Burton and Lisa Hill for working diligently with the Victory S.P.O.R.T.S. Ministry on behalf of our Cheerleading and Basketball Teams.
The Thunderettes Ministry Coaching Staff works constantly to ensure that our Team receives Spiritual and Physical Development. We look forward to meeting with the Team Members regularly to share our common love for the sport of Cheerleading and to encourage, develop, and grow together. We are thankful for the blessing of each Coach, Junior Coach, and Member of our Team.
Coaching Staff: LaShunte', Stacie, Fannie, Connie, Victoria, DonTasia, Anneice, Jackie, Anika, Theresa, and La'Kiaya
Jr. Coaches: Mariah and MaKiya
The Thunderettes Team is a Ministry and a Family.
Thunderettes Code of Ethics
- I am reliable and responsible
- I am committed to the educational and physical development of myself and the other members of my team
- I will exhibit sportsmanship, leadership, and dedication at all times
- I am a role model for Victory Apostolic Church and the surrounding community
- I am proud to be a member of the Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team
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Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team Accomplishments
What an amazing and exciting 2011-2012 Inaugural Season for the Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team!
Here are some of the highlights of our first incredible year (38 Team Members):
September - Coaches Orientation, Parent Orientation ~ October - Coaches Training Sessions, Uniform Measurement Day, First Team Practice (October 17th) Fall Fundraiser (Holiday Pies and Cookie Dough), Coaches CPR/AED Training, Eyeglasses Collection Drive ~ December - Spreading Holiday Cheer (Candy Cane Outreach) ~ January - Team Picture Day, Team Spirit Sunday @ Victory Apostolic Church, Fuddruckers Fundraiser, Basketball Season Performances ~ February - Disney on Ice Field Trip, Popcorn Fundraiser ~ March - Basketball Playoffs ~ April - Basketball Jam and Awards Ceremony ~ May - Memorial Day Parade, Coaches Planning Breakfast ~ June - Coaches and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Beggars Pizza
What an amazing and exciting 2012-2013 Second Season for the Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team!
Here are some of the highlights of our second year to date (Performance Team: 58 Team Members, Competition Team: 20 Members):
July - Victory Thunderettes Became the First All African American Team to become a member of the IRCA, Coaches AACCA Cheerleading Safety Certification ~ September - Coaches Orientation, Parent Orientation, First Team Practices ~ October - Coaches Training Sessions, Uniform Measurement Day, Fall Fundraiser (Cookie Dough) ~ November - Overnight Hotel Stay at Hyatt Place, Dinner at Golden Corral, Cheer Competition, Celebration at Buffalo Wild Wings (Jr. Varsity won 3rd Place and Varsity won 2nd Place in their first competition!), Thanksgiving Outreach, CNO Movie Night ~ December - Pizza Party, Holiday Toy Drive, Christmas Outreach, Tumbling Classes began at Chicago Southland Gymnastics Center ~ January - Team Picture Day, CNO Dave N Busters Night, Basketball Season Performances ~ February - Healthy Heart Month, Heart Healthy Day, Popcorn Fundraiser ~ March - Basketball Playoffs, CNO Bowling Night, Tumbling Classes began at Midwest Training and Ice Center, F.L.I.C.K. Easter Egg-Stravaganza ~ April - Thunderettes Spring Fling Luncheon and Awards Ceremony ~ May - Voices Coaches Conference, Memorial Day Parade
What an amazing and exciting 2013-2014 Third Season for the Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team thus far!
Here are some of the highlights of our third year to date (Performance Team: 57 Members, Competition Team: 21 Members):
June - Coaches CPR/AED Training, Early Registration and Competition Team Registration, renewal of membership with the IRCA ~ July - Competition Team Practices begin ~ August - Registration for the Performance Team ~ September - Coaches Core Training Sessions, Parent Orientation ~ October - First Team Practices, Fall Fundraiser (Pies and Cookie Dough) ~ November - Overnight Hotel Stay at Hyatt Place, Dinner at Fuddruckers, Competition Events (IRCA presents Solid Gold Cheer and IRCA presents Cheer Dreams) Jr. Varsity won 3rd Place and Varsity won 2nd Place at Solid Gold Cheer. Jr. Varsity won 2nd Place and Varsity won 3rd place at Cheer Dreams ~ December - Holiday Outreach, Uniform Measurement Day, Shoe Fitting Day, CNO Dinner ~ January - Team Picture Day, Basketball Season Performances ~ February - Heart Health Month, Popcorn Fundraiser, CNO Movie Night ~ April - Performances for Tournament with New Harvest Church, Victory Jam, F.L.I.C.K. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Thunderettes Spring Fling Luncheon and Awards Ceremony ~ May - Memorial Day Parade
What an amazing and exciting 2014-2015 Fourth Season for the Victory Thunderettes Youth Cheer Team thus far!
Here are some of the highlights of our fourth year to date (Performance Team: ___ Members, Competition Team: ___ Members):
June - Early Registration and Competition Team Registration, renewal of membership with the IRCA, Camp Thunderettes ~ July - Competition Team Practices begin, Competition Team Fundraiser ~ August - Registration for the Performance Team ~ September - Coaches Core Training Sessions, Parent Orientation ~ October - Competition Event (IRCA presents Cheer Pink) ~ November - First Performance Team Practices, Fall Fundraiser (Pies and Cookie Dough), Competition Events (IRCA presents Operation Cheer) ~ December - Holiday Outreach, ~ January - Team Picture Day, Basketball Season Performances ~ February - Heart Health Month, Popcorn Fundraiser, ~ April - Victory Jam, F.L.I.C.K. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Thunderettes Spring Fling Luncheon and Awards Ceremony ~ May - Memorial Day Parade