Spring
CHEER
...here's the rundown.
Timeline
Registration: Opens December 1st
Practices: mid January - mid April
Games: mid April- May
Games are always on Fridays
Once games start, practices stop
Who can Join?
- Athletes grades K-8th
- New and returning cheerleaders welcome
- No prior cheer experience needed (NO TRYOUTS!)
- Athletes are placed on teams depending on age
Practices
Practices are held twice per week and are 1 hour and 15 minutes long.
Each practice includes:
- Warm-up & stretching
- Jumps and cheer technique (they will learn at least 3 jumps)
- Cheers & sidelines (they will learn 2 sideline dances & 20 cheers)
- Stunting (they will learn 5 different stunts)
- Halftime routine
- Practices will be held in an indoor facility
Coaches & Team Structure
Each team is led by: 1–2 Head Coaches and 1 Parent Coach
Football Games
Games begin in mid April and are held once per week on Fridays. At the games, athletes will perform their cheers, stunts, sideline dances, and perform on the field at halftime. They get to practice leadership through rotating being team captains. Halftime snacks are parent-led, and the children of those parents serve as captains for that game.
Cost & Payment Schedule
- Monthly tuition of $85 is charged January-April (4 months)
- Payments are posted on withdrawn the 1st of each month
- All families are enrolled in automatic payments
Tuition covers:
- All practices
- Game days participation
- Coaching and instruction
Uniforms costs are not included in tuition.
Uniforms & What to Wear
Practice attire: Hair pulled back, No jewelry, Athletic shoes
Uniform: Game day tee shirt, game day hoodie, sweat pants, pom poms, white shoes.
Communication
We use the Band App for all team communication. Here is where your teams practice reminders will be, videos of cheers and routines for them to practice, game day details, and any coach announcements. This keeps everything in one place and reduces missed messages. If it has to deal with all the teams as a whole; we will communicate via email from uvcheer@gmail.com
Our Focus
Upper Valley Cheer is non-competitive and focuses on:
- Teamwork, Confidence-building, Leadership, Fitness, Friendship, and having fun in a positive environment
Every athlete is encouraged, included, and supported — no experience required.
Ready to Join?
We can’t wait to welcome your athlete to Upper Valley Cheer.
