OVERVIEW:
AYS Rec. Cheer is a program designed for Avon children going into grades Kindergarten - 6th in the Fall. Our program goals are to teach the future cheerleaders of Avon basics, such as chants, motions, jumps, and age-appropriate stunting. We also hope to instill a feeling of accomplishment, team spirit, and good sportsmanship. Our Kindergarten - 6th grade Fall cheerleaders will cheer for AYS Rec. Football teams throughout their Fall season. The season will consist of an optional two-day summer camp in late June, weekly practices beginning in July, and cheering at assigned games every week beginning in August (times will vary) through early October. There may be additional opportunities for performances during the season, including a Colts game day experience, during an Avon High School football game, or college football game.
AGE DIVISIONS:
This program is offered to children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. We offer unlimited enrollment through the registration period with no tryouts, except for the Jr. Orioles Travel Cheer Team. Cheerleaders will be assigned teams based on their current grade for the 2024-2025 school year and will be divided into divisions (KG-3rd and 4th-6th). 7th and 8th graders are only eligible to try-out for the Jr. Orioles Cheer Team.
PRACTICES AND GAMES:
Practices will be indoors and will be held once a week on Wednesdays. They will start the week of July 8th. Kindergarten - 3rd grade will practice at 6:00pm - 6:45pm. Practices for 4th - 6th grade will be from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Games will start in August and are generally on Saturdays, however, there can be an occasional weeknight game.
COST:
Early Bird Pricing - Register Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2024:
$77 (discount auto-applies at check-out) + cost of uniform and Cheer Camp (optional)*
Regular Pricing - Register May 1 - June 4, 2024:
$96 + cost of uniform & Cheer Camp (optional)*
*Please note that registration requests after June 4th will not be able to be granted due to the scheduled uniform fittings and the turnaround time of uniform ordering.
SUMMER CAMP
We will be hosting a Varsity UCA Youth Day Camp for ages Kindergarten - 8th grade. The cheerleaders will learn stunting, sideline cheers and chants, jumping technique, and other game-day material from UCA instructors. The Fall Football Cheer season is scheduled to kick-off during this optional two-day summer camp on Thursday, June 27th and Friday, June 28th at Avon Middle School South Gym from 8:30am - 3:00pm daily. This camp will be open to the public, so you don't have to be an AYS Cheerleader to attend. The cost is $135, and camp will be an option to include during checkout of the Fall AYS Cheer registration process. The fee includes lunch for both days and a t-shirt. CLICK HERE to register now!
Participation of AYS Cheerleaders is strongly encouraged.
IMPORTANT DATES
PARENT MEETINGS (Please attend one. These will be virtual and meeting links will be sent closer to dates listed).
Tuesday, April 2 | 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 1 | 6:30pm: CANCELLED. In lieu of the virtual meeting, a parent information session recording will be emailed to registrants.
If you are unable to attend a parent meeting, please email [email protected] with questions.
UNIFORM FITTINGS (Please attend one if your child is a new AYS Cheerleader or they need to order any new uniform pieces).
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Maple Elementary Gymnasium
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Maple Elementary Gymnasium
GEAR REQUIRED:
Cheerleaders will buy the required uniform when they register for the season if they do not have one from the previous season. Participants will be required to purchase white cheer shoes and black briefs. These items can be ordered through Varsity or on your own. Based on availability, there will be an opportunity to buy used items from other parents. We will have a link posted soon to access the list of items available, sizes, and contacts.
UNIFORMS:
2024 Uniform Pricing:
Full Female Cheer Uniform (includes shell, skirt, hairbow, and poms): $143.00
Shell Top & Skirt Only: $121.00
Hairbow Only: $8.00
Set of Poms Only: $16.00
Hairbow & Set of Poms: $24.00
Shell Top Only: $103.00
Skirt Only: $76.00
Male Cheer Uniform Top: $104.00*
*Male Cheerleaders will wear their own black shorts.
SPONSORSHIPS:
Is your business or organization interested in supporting AYS Cheer? Email us at [email protected] for more information!