2026 Season Information & Expectations

Season Start

The Wakefield Youth Cheer season begins during the first week of August. The first week of practice focuses on conditioning, team building, and learning the fundamentals needed for a successful season.

Practice Schedule

August Practices

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  TBD

Fall Practices

• Two nights per week
• Typically 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Specific practice days will be announced once field schedules are finalized.

Practice Expectations

To help us maximize practice time and ensure athlete safety, please:

• Have your athlete use the restroom before arriving at practice.
• Remove all jewelry before practice.
• Ensure hair is secured in a ponytail.
• Arrive on time and ready to participate.
• Wear the appropriate practice uniform and cheer sneakers.

Game Schedule

Games are typically held on Sundays from early September through November.

Team Game Times

• Titans (U8): 9:00 AM
• Crusaders (U10): 10:30 AM
• Spartans (U12): 12:00 PM
• Gladiators (U14): 1:30 PM

Please note that game times are determined by the football schedule and may be subject to change.

Team Placement & Position Assignments

Team placement and cheerleading positions are assigned based on the coach's evaluation of each athlete's skills, effort, attendance, commitment, and overall team needs.

Factors considered include:

• Safety
• Skill level
• Practice attendance
• Teamwork
• Positive attitude
• Dedication to improvement

Our goal is to place every athlete in the position where they can be most successful while maintaining the highest level of safety for all participants.

Attendance Policy

Cheerleading is a team sport where every athlete plays an important role. Unlike many sports, there are no substitutes waiting on the bench. One absence can impact an entire stunt group, pyramid, or routine.

For this reason, regular attendance at practices, games, choreography sessions, and competitions is extremely important to the success of the team.

Unexcused Absences

After three unexcused absences, coaches reserve the right to remove an athlete from portions of the competition routine or move them from competition participation to game-day participation only.

Communication

Please notify your athlete's coach or team parent as soon as possible if they will miss any practice or games. 

Open and timely communication allows coaches to plan practices effectively and helps the team continue progressing together.

Jewelry Policy

For athlete safety and compliance with competition rules, jewelry is not permitted at practices, games, competitions, or performances.

Athletes arriving with jewelry may be asked to remove it before participating. Coaches are not responsible for holding athletes jewelry. 

Stay Connected

Important updates throughout the season will be communicated through email and the Wakefield Youth Cheer social media pages. Please be sure to check these regularly so you do not miss important information and deadlines.

We look forward to another exciting season and can't wait to see our athletes grow, learn, and succeed both on and off the mat.

Go Warriors!