The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, along with the West Side Youth & High School Cheer Associations, is pleased to announce the Fall Youth Cheer Program! The cheer program is a fun and developmental program for children ENTERING Grades 3-8 in September 2023. The focus is to teach cheer, chants, technique, motions, jumps and tumbling to cheerleaders (new & returning).
Practices will be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings beginning July 11, 2023 thru late October at the times listed below. Practices will be held outside on Fausey School Side Field (beginning 7/11/23) and then will move indoors to the West Springfield Middle School (beginning 9/5/23). It is important that all participants attend practice to benefit the squad's progress. Cheerleaders will cheer at all West Side Wolverines Home & Away Football Games on weekend (schedule TBD) and showcase their skills.
Participants are to wear sneakers, athletic clothing, and pack plenty of water as there will be no water on site when practicing outdoors. Please apply sunscreen and bug spray prior to practices held outdoors.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, MAY 19 BY 4:00PM!
| Activity: |
Squad: |
Entering Grades: |
Times: Outside @ Fausey (Beginning July 11th) |
Times: Inside @ M.S. (Beginning Sept. 5th) |
Days: |
Fee: |
| 431000-1 |
PEEWEES |
3 & 4 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
T/TH |
$55R $65NR |
| 431000-2 |
JUNIORS |
5 & 6 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM |
T/TH |
$55R $65NR |
| 431000-3 |
SENIORS |
7 & 8 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
T/TH |
$55R $65NR |
Important Dates
4/20 - 5/19 Accepting Cheer Registrations
5/23 Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting (Cheer fundraiser distributed)
5/23 - 6/20 Cheer Fundraising Timeframe (to help offset your uniform cost)
6/20 Pee Wee Uniform Measuring Night (fundraiser money & uniform balance due)
6/21 Junior Uniform Measuring Night (fundraiser money & uniform balance due)
6/22 Senior Uniform Measuring Night (fundraiser money & uniform balance due)
7/11 Practices Begin Outdoors at Fausey Field
9/5 Practices Move Indoors at Middle School
Below is a list of items EVERY cheerleader will be REQUIRED to have at the start of the season. These uniform expenses are separate from the registration fee and can be offset in part or in whole by participating in the cheer fundraiser. A percentage of each item your cheerleader sells will be credited towards their uniform costs.
Adidas Sneakers* $60
New style warm-up jacket with embroidery $60
Pink Bow (October Breast Cancer Awareness) $10
Boy Shorts* $10
Plain black leggings (item required but purchased independently)
Personalized cheer backpack $50
New uniform specific bodysuit $30
New style hair bow $10
Socks* $5
Total Required Purchases: $235.00
*RETURNING CHEERLEADERS - sneakers, boy shorts, and socks from the previous season are acceptable if they are in good condition and still fit. All other items listed above will be required due to style changes.
All fundraiser money is due on uniform measuring night. Any remaining balance for the cost of the uniform must be paid in full on the same evening.
For all things Cheer, remember to follow the West Springfield Youth Cheerleading Information Page on Facebook!
WAYS TO REGISTER: