Spring
CHEER
...here's the rundown.
Timeline
Registration: November 1st- Jan 11th
Practices: January 11th - April 9th
Games: April 8th-May 14th
Games are always on Thursdays or 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 Thursdays OR 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 $110 is charged for 4 months
- $20 registration fee
- Payments are posted and withdrawn on January 11, Feb 8, March 8, April 12
- 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
Uniform: Game day tee shirt, game day hoodie, sweat pants, pom poms, hair bow, white shoes (the shoes they can wear any white tennis shoes they already have).
Below is a rough estimate of cost for each item:
- tee shirt $12
- hoodie $30
- pom poms $26
- warm up pants $30
- hair bow $13
total - $111
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.
