Cheerleaders are divided by age. Age is determined by child's age on August 1st of current year. 7 and 9 year old's may participate up or down a division. 12 year old's are able to participate as long as they are in the 6th grade and won't turn 13 on or before Dec. 1st of the current year. Check NYFL.net or contact us for more details.
Cheerleaders perform on the sideline of each game. There are also two cheer competitions, Mini Cheer midway through the season and Mega Cheer at the end of season. The Lady Rebels compete against squads within the NYFL.
Ages 4-7
7 year old's may be granted permission to participate on either Mascot or Freshman level. A 4 year old participating in the Mascot division will need permission from the cheer director AND the NYFL and must sign a waiver.
Ages 7-9
7 year old's may be granted permission to participate in either Mascot or Freshman Division. A 7 year old will need permission from the NYFL to participate in the Freshmen Division and must sign a waiver.
9 year old's may be granted permission to participate in the JV Division, but will need NYFL permission and sign a waiver.
Ages 9-12
9 year old's may be granted permission to participate in the JV Division, but will need NYFL permission and sign a waiver.
12 year old's cannot turn 13 on or before December 1st of current year and must be in 6th grade. They must provide proof of enrollment, receive NYFL approval and sign a waiver.
Cheer teams will practice 5 days a week for the first three weeks until the season starts. The schedule will then be modified to 3-4 days of practice. Generally, practice will run from 6pm-8pm. Weather and game schedule could always play into the practice schedule.
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