REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 SEASON
SEASON DETAILS
SEASON & Location
Practices begin the beginning of august.
The first game will be on August 24 or 25 and we do play Labor Day weekend.
VIEW THE TEAM SCHEDULE
Home games are traditionally played at either Groves or Seaholm High School.
Away game fields can be found on the OMYFA website.
Commitment
When you register to be on the cheer team, you are committing to:
- Our practice, game, and competition schedule. Athletes must be at 90% of all practices by October 1st to be eligible to be in involved in the Cheer Off Competition.
- Participating in at least 75% of all regular season games
- Participating in 100% of play off games
- Fulfill up to 6 volunteer hours during the season.
PRACTICES
At practice, athletes will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading. This includes stunting, tumbling, jumps, and motions. All of these are practiced safely and only when a coach is present to help assist.
Flag cheer team practices are held 2 days a week from August-September from 5:00-6:30pm. October practice increases to 3 practices a week.
Freshman cheer team practices are held 3 days a week from August-September from 5:00-6:30pm. October will have increased practice days.
JV and Varsity Cheer practices are held 3 days a week from August-September from 6:30-8:00pm. October will have increased practice days.
SIDELINE CHEERLEADING
At football games, cheerleaders will have a chance to showcase their skills and cheer on the football players. They will cheer during the game and also perform a halftime cheer. Games are held at Groves High School or away at OMYFA league fields usually on Saturdays or Sundays depending on the league schedule.
View the Team Schedule
TEAM STRUCTURE
Cheer Team eligibility based on 2024/25 Grade Only
Flag Cheer (Grades K-2)
We are accepting four 5 year olds for the 2024 season.
Freshman Cheer (Grades 3 & 4)
JV Cheer (Grades 5 & 6)
Varsity Cheer (Grades 7 & 8)
High School Cheerleaders will be at practices to volunteer their time and help with skills too! Each team will have team moms assigned to help at each practice and game, distribute communication, and help to keep the season organized and fun!
All communication, schedules, attendance, and coordination will be easily managed through Teamsnap! Be sure to download the app!
CHEER OFF COMPETITION
Cheer Off is what we work towards all season! It is a time for teams to show their routines to all the OMFYA in a fun and friendly competition setting. Teams will compete in a cheer and a dance category. The Flag cheerleaders will perform a dance only.
