Glendora Junior All American reports growth, fundraising and safety steps as season approaches

Jeff Higgins, president of the Glendora Junior All American football and cheer program, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 22 that the program has expanded participation and revenue streams as it prepares for the 2025 season. Callen Vanios, the program's cheer coordinator, described a rise in cheer participation, competitive results and new safety equipment purchases. The report matters because the commission oversees youth recreation use of city facilities and the program draws players from Glendora and neighboring cities, affecting field scheduling, public safety checks and community recreation planning. Higgins said the league runs a primary season from July through November with spring camps and 7-on-7 and 5-on-5 events. He outlined divisions by age and typical roster caps: flag (ages 5–6) is capped at 20 players, first-year tackle divisions are capped at 25, and older divisions cap around 33 players. He said registration opens in March and has filled quickly…