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Cheer Info
PRACTICE SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
The 2010 season begins August 2nd. The regular season runs through the end of October. The season will continue through the end of November if the team qualifies for regional’s or through mid-December if the team qualifies for Nationals.
No team squad may schedule more than 10 hours of practice per week before Labor Day. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive calendar days (Mon-Sun). Not more than 2-1/2 hours of practice may be scheduled on any one day. During the month of August, practices are held 4 days a week. Each practice is 2 - 2.5 hours. It is not mandatory for a squad to practice the FULL 10 allotted hours. After Labor Day, the practice schedule is reduced to 3 days per week; 2 hours each practice (not to exceed 2 hours per day). It is not mandatory for a squad to practice the full 6 allotted hours. In addition, cheerleaders cheer at the football games, which are typically held on Sundays, but may occasionally be on Saturdays.
If a cheer squad qualifies for regionals, practices will continue throughout the month of November with regional competition held mid-November.
If a cheer squad qualifies for nationals, practices will continue for the first week of December, and travel to
The specific practice schedule will be determined based on facility available and team placement. Generally, participants have been able to manage participating in school activities held on an after school basis simultaneous with Pop Warner. No participant that is committed to Pop Warner for the Season will be allowed to participate in an ALL-Star Cheer/Dance Program starting from July 30th-December.
ATTENDANCE
Due to the nature of the sport, a practice missed by one cheerleader has a significant impact on the squad, particularly on that cheerleader’s stunt team. Please make an effort to schedule your family vacations during June and July. Though we allow some flexibility for pre-arranged vacations, August is a critical month where skill sets are being evaluated and positions determined.
CARING FOR YOUR CHEER UNIFORM
Your cheerleading uniform should be well taken care of. Remember, this is Dukes Property and should be maintained and handed back in the same matter it was received. When washing your uniform, always pre-treat any stains (watch out for those hot chocolates girls...). The uniform should be washed in cool/warm water, and then line dried. Dukes-issued uniforms should be worn by the cheerleader and for Dukes games/functions only. When it is uniform return time, you will be asked to return your skirt, vest, pullover (or sweater) freshly washed and folded. Failure to take proper care and failure to return all pieces at the end of the season will result in the forfeiture of your workbond. There is also a $125 uniform replacement fee.
COMPETITIONS AND TRAVEL
There is a local competition in which all teams participate. MVC will hold a competition in mid-November. Flag and Mitey-Mite are exhibition-only. This offers the teams an opportunity to receive constructive feedback from a judging team in a non-competitive environment. This is also, a time to have fun and show off!
Regional Championships are held mid-October. This year, Regional’s will be held in
National Championships are held at Disney World in
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