OVERVIEW
Junior Orioles Cheer is a new addition to the AYS Cheer Program. This team will consist of 4th-8th graders who will cheer for the Jr. Orioles Travel Football Team during the regular and tournament seasons (July-November). Jr. Orioles Cheer will also aim to compete in local and tournament sponsored competitions throughout the season. In preparation for Middle School and High School Cheer teams, this team will focus on Cheer fundamentals, team building skills, and promoting community spirit.
TRY-OUT REQUIREMENTS
In order to try-out for Junior Orioles Cheer, athletes must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be a 4th - 8th grader (based on the 2025-2026 school year)
2. Must have at least one season of cheer experience (does not have to be with Avon Youth Sports)
3. Must attend the cheer workshop on May 10, 2025, and try-outs on May 14, 2025.
4. Must commit to the travel requirement, as it is required for this team. While we participate in local games and competitions, we will travel with the Junior Orioles Football team to Gatlinburg, TN at the end of the season for the Battle at Rocky Top Tournament.
TRY-OUTS
*Please note that interested athletes must attend both the workshop and try-outs.*
Cheer Workshop
May 10, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:30pm | Location: AYS Indoor Training Facility, 8109 Kingston St. Ste. 100, Avon.
Try-outs
May 14, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Location: AYS Indoor Training Facility, 8109 Kingston St. Ste. 100, Avon.
If you are unable to attend the workshop or try-out, please contact [email protected].
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Practices will be held 1-2 nights a week (depending on the competition schedule). Games will be held on Saturdays (as scheduled by the Junior Orioles Football team).
The competition schedule will be finalized on or around June 1st.
IMPORTANT DATES
Parent Interest Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 6:30pm
Uniform Fitting
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Location: Avon Middle School North Main Gym
*Please attend the uniform fitting dates above if your child needs to order any new uniform pieces.
COSTThere is no charge to try-out. Following evaluations, offers will be sent via email. Initial acceptance fee of $155 (includes registration fee and competition/clinic fees) will be collected with an accepted offer. *
Additional items and costs are required for Junior Orioles Cheer. A cost packet and payment plan details will be presented during the parent interest meeting.
*Please note the uniform for Junior Orioles Cheer is different from the AYS Rec. Cheer uniform. The skirts are the same as the Rec. Cheer uniform, but the shell, poms, and bows are different. If your cheerleader can still fit in her skirt, she will only need to purchase the shell, poms and bow.
UNIFORM PRICING
Full Jr. Orioles Cheer Uniform (includes shell, skirt, a hairbow and poms): $231.00
Shell Top, Hairbow and Poms: $166.00 (if previous year's skirt still fits)
Body Liner: $27
Shoes: $57
Warm Up Jacket: $76
Warm Up Pants - $42
Backpack - $59
Extra Bow - $11
Practice Shirts - $20
FUNDRAISING
We understand the costs associated with this team are higher than those for the Rec. Cheer program. In order to assist with the cost of uniforms, tournaments, and associated fees, there will be a fundraising opportunity provided to each member of the team to assist with offsetting costs. Details will be made available once the team is selected.