Sunday, August 29 Games
It is going to be extremely hot this Sunday
Cheer Uniform: Shell only, no bodysuit
Remember Sunscreen and Plenty of Water!!!
Welcome to the 2010 Nipmuc Youth Cheer Season!
We hope that you are not too overwhelmed by the following information and we understand that a lot of it may be repetitive for the parents of our returning cheerleaders. Please keep in mind that our rules are created and enforced for the safety of each cheerleader. We want every cheer parent to have as much information possible to understand the commitment involved.
New Age Brackets:
MM (ages 5-7) - Non-competing, exhibition only
Jr. Pee Wee & Pee Wee (ages 8-10) – Competing - Red level only
Jr. Midget (ages11-12) – Competing Red or Blue
Midget (ages13-15)- Competing – Red or Blue
(determined by age as of 7/31/10)
PRACTICE:
Cheerleading is unique in that it is an interdependent sport – a youth cheer squad uses every player all the time - there are no subs. Therefore, it is extremely important to attend practice.
Practice Schedule – Month of August –
Midget Squad - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Jr. Midget Squad - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Pee Wee Squad - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Jr. Pee Wee Squad - Monday 6:30-8:00, Tuesday 6:30-7:30, Friday 6:30-8:00
Mitey Mite Squad - Tuesday 5:00-6:00, Thursday 6:00-7:30
September until the end of the season (could be early December) –
Competing Teams - 2 practices per week.
5-7 Squad – 1-2 practices per week
Practice is held at Miscoe Hill School in the upper and lower gyms. For safety reasons, cheer practices are closed.
Practice Dress Code:
- Tank top or tight fitting t-shirt (for tumbling purposes)
- Shorts – Soffee cheer style or gym shorts
- Cheer Sneakers
- Hair in ponytail with Bow
- No jewelry
Attendance Policy:
Six unexcused absences (at games, practices or competitions) result in a cheerleader being ineligible for competition (cheerleader’s parent will be informed when their daughter incurs an unexcused absence). Six (6) unexcused absences (at games, practices and competitions) result in a cheerleader being ineligible for competition. Cheerleader’s parent(s) will be informed when their daughter incurs an unexcused absence.
An absence is considered unexcused when no one (Squad Coaches or Cheer Directors) is informed of the absence. A cheerleader is considered to have an unexcused absence if she does not have a medical reason, a family emergency (which will be at the Cheer Directors’ discretion) or prior arrangements are made with the Cheer Directors.
An absence is considered excused if the cheerleader informs her coach or the cheer director (prior to the absence) of the impending absence and it is determined that the absence is acceptable.
COMPETITION
We participate in the following competitions: Fun Comp (non-advancing), Local Comp, Regional Comp and National Comp. All but the Mitey Mite (5-7 yrs) squad are competition squads. The Mitey Mite squad attends and performs an exhibition routine at FunComp and Local comp.
IMPORTANT DATES
Practice: Usually the first week of August
Pictures: August 31st
Jamboree: 8/22 – Hosted by Leicester/Spencer
First Game: August 29 (Sunday)
Fun Comp: September 25th (Saturday), Marlborough High School
Local Comp: October 9th (Saturday), Tsongas Arena in Lowell
Regional Comp: Weekend of November 20-21st in NH (usually Saturday)
Nationals: Week of December 5-12th
PAPERWORK
For insurance & safety reasons, all paperwork must be turned in prior to our first practice. You are not allowed to practice or receive a uniform unless all paperwork is complete. Any missed practices due to incomplete paperwork are unexcused.
We will have tables set up the first week of practice to process any incomplete paperwork.
The following forms are required before a cheerleader is allowed to practice:
Required Paperwork:
1. Original Birth Certificate (This is for new cheerleaders only. Your original will be returned once the squad book is certified by Central Mass Youth Football & Cheer).
2. Medical Consent (must be signed on or after January 1, 2010). I strongly urge you to work on getting the release signed by your physician now to avoid any delays.
3. AYF Waiver and Release of Liability
4. Emergency Medical Form
5. Image Release
6. Parent Code of Conduct
7. June 2010 Report Card (photo copy)
CHEER UNIFORM
NYFC provides a cheer uniform consisting of a skirt, shell and warm-up suit. The following additional items are required to be purchased:
Gold Midriff bodysuit: Dancer’s Warehouse, Milford, MA
Gold boy cut briefs: Dancer’s Warehouse, Milford, MA
Cheer Sneakers: Converse Handspring – (www.teamcheer.com or any other online cheer source). Unless your sneakers are in pristine condition, please purchase a new pair.
Cheer Socks and Hair Bows: Purchased through NYFC - we will let you know when and where to purchase these items.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Lauren Montenegro & Sangita Tamborra
NYFC Cheer Directors
