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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
A youth football halftime show works when it is short, simple and easy to see: one entrance, one formation change and one big moment. Light-up poms turn that moment into a color switch on the count, run from one remote, at $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs.
Planning a youth halftime show in two practices
Youth halftimes are short, and youth practices are shorter. Before you choreograph anything, ask your league two questions: how long does the squad have, and where may it stand? Then plan a show of 60 to 90 seconds. Practice one teaches the entrance and the formations. Practice two adds the music and the light cue, and runs the whole show at least five times.
- Practice one (45 minutes): 10 minutes on the entrance and exit path, 15 on the two formations, 10 on the transition between them, and 10 on full run-throughs with the counts spoken aloud.
- Practice two (45 minutes): 10 minutes with the music, 10 on the light cue with the coach on the remote, and the rest on full run-throughs, ending with one at game speed while parents watch from where the stands will be.
Keep every show to one big moment. With light-up pom poms for youth squads, that moment is a color switch on the count: the whole squad changes at once, and the stands see it from the top row.
Five youth halftime shows and their light cues
| Show | Length | Formations | Light cue | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The countdown | 60 seconds | One line, then a V | Poms switch on at “one” of a 5-4-3-2-1 count | The youngest squads |
| Two-color split | 75 seconds | Two halves meet in the middle | Each half in one team color, all to white when they meet | Squads of 12 or more |
| The wave | 60 seconds | One long line on the track | Poms ripple low to high, end to end | Any age |
| Block letter | 90 seconds | The squad spells the team’s first letter | Letter lights in team color on the last eight | Squads of 15 or more |
| Rainbow finale | 90 seconds | Three lines, then a pyramid of poms | AUTO rainbow on the last eight counts | Older squads |
For the rest of the game day, from the run-out to the final whistle, see youth football cheer ideas.
How do you teach a color switch on the count?
- Before the show, the coach presses W so every pom is on white, then picks the starting color.
- The coach stands on the sideline in front of the squad, close enough that every pom is in range.
- The squad learns the count with the music: the switch always lands on “one.”
- On the count, the coach presses the color. Every pom in range changes together.
- For the finale, AUTO runs the rainbow until the music stops.
Set any split pairs, one color per hand, before the squad walks out. Run the cue with the full squad at practice, so the coach knows where to stand on game day. Our setup videos show the buttons.
What music works for a youth halftime show?
One song, cut to length, clean version only. A steady beat helps young cheerleaders hold the count. Leave two counts of near-silence before the color switch so the stands notice the change. Check your league’s music policy before practice two, because some leagues set their own rules for what plays over the field speakers. Plan for a dead speaker, too: the squad counts out loud, and the coach still cues the switch on “one.”
Can a youth game get a lights-down moment?
Do not count on it at a youth field; ask the field manager, and plan around the time of day instead. Lit poms read best at dusk and after dark, so ask for the show at the late game of the day, or save the light-heavy version for a night game under a high school’s field lights. Indoors is easier. The end-of-season party or banquet in a gym or hall can turn the lights down for one number. Our arena halftime show ideas shows how bigger productions stage the same moment.
Who runs halftime on game day?
- The remote coach. Stands in front of the squad, runs every color cue.
- The music parent. Has the clean edit on a phone and a speaker as backup.
- The line parent. Lines the squad up at the gate before the half and walks them off after.
- The charging parent. Charges every pom by USB-C the night before; a charge runs 3 to 4 hours, with white and rainbow using more.
Each pom weighs 7 oz, so even the youngest cheerleaders can hold them high through a 90-second show. Give every adult their job in writing the week before, and keep one spare charged pair at the gate in case a pom runs low.
Pick a show for the next home game
Start with the countdown; it is the one every age learns fastest. When the squad is ready for more, older teams can borrow ideas from Friday night football cheer ideas. See our light-up LED pom poms and the youth football league pom guide.
Apply with your squad, the number of cheerleaders, your team colors and the game you want the show for. We make the poms ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is your team pricing?
$120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A youth squad of 14 is $1,680.
Can we get them in our team colors?
Yes. The coach sets the color for the whole squad by remote, and a pair can show one team color in each hand.
How do they work during a show?
One remote switches every pom in range together. W sets white, MODE steps through colors and AUTO runs the rainbow.
Can we get them in time for our last home game?
Tell us the date when you apply. We make the poms ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits.
How long should a youth halftime show be?
60 to 90 seconds. Ask your league how long the squad has before you choreograph.
Do we need music for the light cues?
It helps. A steady beat keeps the count, and a short pause before the switch makes the change stand out.
See also: LED pom poms for every team, LED poms at halftime and on game day and pep rally ideas.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
