Youth Cheerleading

Youth Cheerleading

Cheerleading offers the perfect opportunity for young girls ages 3-11 to develop self-reliance and self-confidence on an individual level while stressing the importance of teamwork within a cheer squad. Cheerleaders will learn basic skills, chants, cheers, jumps, stunts, dance some tumbling while experiencing performances in front of a crowd. Cheerleaders will perform and cheer during youth sports league games at halftime at the end of each session.

Junior Cheer (6-8 Years Old)

Indian Land YMCA
3/1/24 - 12/21/24
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The listed fee represents program participation only.  There will be an additional Cheer Uniform fee of approximately $27.25 (Shell & Skirt).  Uniform fees will need to be paid within the first 3 weeks of the program. YMCA Cheer Staff will provide instructions on how to purchase your child’s uniform at the first class of the session. All payments are done online. Uniforms can be purchased here using this link: https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

If the child grows out of the uniform during their continued participation in Youth Cheerleading, a new uniform will be ordered and a uniform fee will be charged for the new size.

What to wear to practice: Athletic wear and hair tied back.

PRACTICES

  • Ages 6-8 will have one 30-minute practice once during the weekday on Fridays between 6:00 PM-6:30 PM.
  • Halftime Shows will take place during the session.

What to Expect?

    1. Jumps and Jump Count Basics
    2. Dance and Choreography Basics
    3. Cheers and Chants Basics

This group will be focused on the fundamentals and organization of cheerleading, counting, and choreography.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/6/21 12/30/27 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 160.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/24 - 05/03/24
Holiday Time Off: March 29-April 5 - Fr - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
03/01/2024
05/10/24 - 06/28/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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Closes
05/10/2024
07/05/24 - 08/24/24
Fr - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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Closes
07/05/2024
08/30/24 - 12/21/24
Holiday Time Off: Nov. 29 - Fr - 6:00 pm - 30 mins
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Closes
08/30/2024

Mini Cheer (3-5 Years Old)

Indian Land YMCA
3/1/24 - 12/21/24
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The listed fee represents program participation only.  There will be an additional Cheer Uniform fee of approximately $27.25 (Shell & Skirt).  Uniform fees will need to be paid within the first 3 weeks of the program. YMCA Cheer Staff will provide instructions on how to purchase your child’s uniform at the first class of the session. All payments are done online. Uniforms can be purchased here using this link: https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

If the child grows out of the uniform during their continued participation in Youth Cheerleading, a new uniform will be ordered and a uniform fee will be charged for the new size.

PRACTICES

  • Ages 3-5 will have one 30-minute practice once during the weekday on Fridays between 5:15 PM-5:45 PM in our Studio X room.
  • Halftime/Studio Shows will take place on a date within the session.

What to wear to practice: Athletic wear and hair tied back.

 

What to Expect?

    1. Intro to Jumps
    2. Intro to Dance and Choreography
    3. Intro to Cheers and Chants

    Expect to see a lot of fun, smiles, and movement! This age group will begin to grow and learn beginning skills for cheerleading.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/6/21 12/30/27 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/24 - 05/03/24
Holiday Time Off: March 29-April 5 - Fr - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
Registration
Closed on
03/01/2024
05/10/24 - 06/29/24
Fr - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
Register  
Closes
05/10/2024
07/05/24 - 08/24/24
Fr - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
Register  
Closes
07/05/2024
08/30/24 - 10/18/24
Fr - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
Register  
Closes
08/30/2024
10/25/24 - 12/21/24
Holiday Time Off: Nov. 29 - Fr - 5:15 pm - 30 mins
Register  
Closes
10/25/2024

Senior Cheer (9-12)

Indian Land YMCA
3/1/24 - 12/21/24
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The listed fee represents program participation only.  There will be an additional Cheer Uniform fee of approximately $27.25 (Shell & Skirt).  Uniform fees will need to be paid within the first 3 weeks of the program. YMCA Cheer Staff will provide instructions on how to purchase your child’s uniform at the first class of the session. All payments are done online. Uniforms can be purchased here using this link: https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

If the child grows out of the uniform during their continued participation in Youth Cheerleading, a new uniform will be ordered and a uniform fee will be charged for the new size.

What to wear to practice: Athletic wear and hair tied back.

PRACTICES

  • Ages 9-12 will have one 45-minute practice once during the weekday on Fridays between 6:45 PM-7:30 PM.
  • Halftime Shows will take place during the session.

What to Expect?

      1. Jumps and Jump Count Variations
      2. Dynamic Dance and Choreography
      3. Advanced Cheers and Chants

Our senior group will review the basics of cheerleading and advance skills with a variety of cheers, dances, and jumps.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
12/16/22 2/3/27 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 160.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/01/24 - 05/03/24
Holiday Time Off: March 29-April 5 - Fr - 6:45 pm - 45 mins
Registration
Closed on
03/01/2024
05/10/24 - 06/29/24
Fr - 6:45 pm - 45 mins
Register  
Closes
05/10/2024
07/05/24 - 08/24/24
No Class 07/04 - Fr - 6:45 pm - 45 mins
Register  
Closes
07/05/2024
08/30/24 - 10/18/24
Fr - 6:45 pm - 45 mins
Register  
Closes
08/30/2024
10/25/24 - 12/21/24
Holiday Time Off: Nov. 29 - Fr - 6:45 pm - 45 mins
Register  
Closes
10/25/2024

 

Angie Smith

Angie Smith, is a gifted writer, encourager and loving mother of four. Together with her husband, former NFL player Steve Smith, they established The Steve Smith Family Foundation, which is dedicated to providing hope and inspiration to those in need while advancing causes  close to the family’s heart – Promoting family health & wellness as well as the awareness and prevention of domestic violence.

In 2022, The Steve Smith Foundation and Mecklenburg County partnered to create Charlotte’s first behavioral health urgent care, a 24/7, 365 urgent care facility dedicated to mental health and substance abuse needs.

Angie’s commitment to her family, transparency and unselfishness, by putting other’s needs before her own, is an inspiration to all of us!

Alan Tyson

Alan Tyson is the President Architech Sports and Physical Therapy. He was the former Vice President of Sports Performance and Rehabilitation for OrthoCarolina. He is a physical therapist board certified as a sports clinical specialist, a certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has worked with the Charlotte Knights (AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) and continues to serve as a consultant to the team. Alan is also a consultant with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Eagles.

Alan has spoken regionally and nationally on various training topics including the foot and ankle, spine care, hip and knee rehabilitation, and he has developed two continuing education courses on the shoulder. He has written 3 books and developed specific training programs for the female athlete, the baseball pitcher, and for football players preparing for the NFL combines. Alan is also an associate editor of the National Strength and Conditioning Journal. He co-hosted a weekly radio show “Health Headlines” on 1110AM WBT with Stacey Sims and Dr. Russ Greenfield for 3 years.

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Now, with a cookbook deal and cash grand prize, Antoinette is forging ahead on her culinary adventure, driven by the desire to prove herself and inspire her daughter.