Welcome to EDJC!
Welcome to the El Dorado Jr Cougars "Pride"! You are a part of the best youth athletic organization in Placerville and the surrounding communities. Please take some time to browse throughout our web site. Over to your left are some quick links for your convenience that will point you in the right direction. To the lower left are some news bites we place on the site of upcoming events or important information when we begin our season.
Thank you for choosing us!
The Story
Since 1986, El Dorado Jr. Cougars Football and Cheer has been devoted to benefiting and advancing football and cheerleading through youth sports activities by providing an opportunity for youths in our community to participate in a supervised, organized, and safety oriented program free of adult ambition or personal glory. We are a non-profit organization established in 1986. The founding members are Dennis and Denise Parrish, John and Carol Edwards, Maria Momsen, and Matt Cathey.
We currently have four teams (Jr PeeWees, PeeWees, Jr Midgets and Midgets) in the Sacramento Youth Football (SYF) organization. Other teams in our league include: Union Mine Jr Rattlers, Center Jr Cougars, Mesa Verde Jr Mavericks, Monterey Trail Jr Mustangs, Cordova Jr Lancers.
For football our age groups start at 6 years old and go to age 14 (8th graders). We are now playing in a football league with unlimited weights allowing additional players to gain football experience prior to entering high school.
For cheer our age groups start at 7 years of age up to 14 years of age (8th graders). 14 years of age who are in 9th grade in a non-public school may also play. 5 years of age and 6 years of age can also participate as mascots for cheer.
The El Dorado Jr. Cougars coaches and staff are all volunteers. Fundraising is an important part of keeping the organization running. All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.
