SOUTH RIVER GATORS
CHEERLEADING
CHEERLEADING STARTS MM/DD/YY AT DAVIDSONVILLE PARK.
Check the website frequently for updated information.
Coaches are needed. If you are interested in coaching, contact Teresa Steele at steelecheer@aol.com
Welcome to South River’s youth-recreational cheerleading program!
Cheerleading is a sport that uses choreographed routines from elements such as tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting.
It boosts team spirit and promotes good sportsmanship.
At South River, our goal is to create a fun, exciting, and safe cheerleading environment for girls ages 5 – 14. Not only do we support the football team, we strive to promote competitive cheerleading by teaching proper skills and techniques, the importance of teamwork, respect for each other, as well as training in the sport of competition cheerleading.
Not only is Cheerleading a great sport, it promotes team building skills, learning to work with others, self-esteem and confidence, not to mention pride in what they have learned and are able to accomplish. And, they will make new friends that they will have for a lifetime!
Please join our exciting program and see what your child can learn.
Davidsonville Athletic Association
Youth-Rec Cheerleading Program
I don't just cheer... I inspire.
Registration Fees
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Fees |
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Registration Fee (Required)
$90.00 |
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Competition Fee (Required)
Pricing TBD |
Registration Closes: MM/DD/YY
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Uniform Expenses |
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Uniform Deposit $150.00 |
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Cheer Shoes $30.00 (estimate) |
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Crop Top $13.00 (estimate) |
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Hair Ribbon $15.00 each |
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Spankies $16.00 |
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No-Show white socks (available at Target) |
Uniform: Uniforms will be distributed at the Davidsonville Park (date/time TBD). A “hold” check will be required in the amount $150.00 made payable to DAA. Upon conclusion of the season, uniforms should be returned at the banquet. “Hold” checks will be returned at that time if the uniform is in good condition.
Shoes/Crop Top: During registration, you will be required to enter your cheerleaders shoe size and crop top size. Please note that the cheer shoes usually run a ˝ size smaller than regular shoes. The cheer shoes and crop tops are to be purchased at Modell’s in Annapolis. DAA will place the order for these items and will notify you once they are available for pickup.
Hair Ribbon/Spankies: During registration, you will be required to identify whether your cheerleader will need a hair ribbon, and you will also enter the spankie/brief size. Spankies run a whole size smaller. DAA places the order and will distribute these items during a scheduled practice once they are received. Payment will be required when the items are distributed.
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Squads |
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Squads will be assigned at the close of registration.
Although age is a factor, it is not determinative.
Please expect that all squads will have girls of various ages. |
5-8 (must be 5 by 9/1/09)
8-10 (must be 8 by 9/1/09)
10-12 (must be 10 by 9/1/09)
12-14 (must be 12 by 9/1/09) |
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Practices |
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Practices will be determine once registration closes.
See the Calendar (Practices & Competitions) for practice times and locations. |
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Expect at least two practices per week, and perhaps three practices per week as needed prior to competitions. ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. |
COMPETITION FEES
Once competition fees are determined, full payment will be required.
BANQUET
There will be a banquet held in November (date TBD). Notification will be sent out once the date and time are confirmed. Tickets can be purchased for $13 per person.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY - COMPETITION
It is extremely important that every cheerleader is at every practice and on time. We begin practice on time and start the cheerleaders with stretching. If your cheerleader is late, they will not be able to join the squad in practicing the routine until they have properly stretched. Early on in the season, determinations are made as to the positions of each cheerleader for the routine (i.e. flyers, side bases, back spots, and front spots). When a cheerleader is absent for a practice, that build group will not be able to build during that practice. This is considered a safety issue as the girls are not able to gain the full potential of practicing, which could result in someone being injured unnecessarily. Please contact your coach as soon as possible if your cheerleader will be late for practice.
As a competition approaches, please anticipate additional mandatory practices to be added to the schedule. From past experience, it has been noted that these additional practices have really helped prepare the cheerleaders for the upcoming competition.
*All practices are closed practices. We thank you in advance for your support.
**We will distribute a CD with the music for the routine. Please have your cheerleader practice the routine as much as possible at home.
COMPETITION DATES
TBA
* ATTENDANCE AT ALL COMPETITIONS IS MANDATORY
COMPETITION ATTIRE
Cheerleaders must have the following for all competitions:
Full uniform (top and skirt)
White crop top and Sparkly briefs
Hair Ribbon and No show white socks
Cheer shoes (colors: outside blue, inside orange)
ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY, FINGERNAIL POLISH, OR MAKEUP
TRAVEL TO COMPETITIONS
For each competition, all SRG cheerleaders will meet in the morning, at a location to be determined prior to the competition, and caravan to the competition (excluding the Ocean City Competition – see below). If for some reason, your cheerleader will not be able to meet at the designated location on time, please contact your coach immediately to make other arrangements. Once all cheerleaders have arrived at the competition, the coaches will then take them to registration and prepare them for their performance. We ask that the cheerleaders remain with their squad until they perform.
