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OBJECTIVE
The objective
of MVPW Cheerleading is to familiarize young participants with the
fundamentals of cheerleading, and to provide them an opportunity to
participate in the sport of competitive cheerleading in an adult
supervised, organized and safety-oriented environment.
For answers to any questions about the cheer program, contact:
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Jinger Plebuch, Cheer & Spirit Coordinator |
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E-mail:
Jinger.plebuch@mvpopwarner.com |
COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
We have coaching positions open for all divisions. If you are
interested in coaching cheer, please contact
Jinger Plebuch. Click here for the
coaching application
and
background
check.
ELIGIBILITY
Any child residing within the boundaries of MidValley Pop Warner
wishing to cheer is eligible to participate if they are at least 5 years
old and not older than 14 years old as of July 31, 2009 and not in high
school. MVPW offers cheer "mascots" for girls aged 5 and 6, which may be
assigned to any age level team. All other ages will be assigned to an
appropriate team based on age and ability.
TEAM PARTICIPATION
Cheerleaders will be assigned to a cheering team according to their age:
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DIVISION |
AGE* |
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Mascots |
5-6 |
Non-competitive |
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Mitey
Mites |
7-8 |
Non-competitive |
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Jr.
Pee Wee |
8-11 |
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Pee
Wee |
9-12 |
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Juniors |
7th
grade |
Squads in this division in Corvallis will cheer
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Seniors |
8th
Grade |
at football games for
their school. |
* Age as of
July 31st
Pop Warner sets limits on the size of each team, depending on the number
of adult coaches. A large squad consists of 20-35 cheerleaders and
requires 3 adult coaches. A small squad consists of 19 or fewer
cheerleaders and requires 2 coaches. There are no tryouts. The Cheer
Athletic Director & Committee guidelines assign participants to teams on
a first-come, first-served basis, based on age, date of registration &
payment, experience needed to make a team complete (i.e., tumblers and
flyers), and prior head coach recommendations.
Participants may request to participate on a particular team, but MVPW
does not guarantee that the request will be granted. If your cheerleader
is returning and the Head Coach does not think your cheerleader is ready
to move up, you will be informed. If the squad is full, the participant
will be placed on a waiting list.
Team placements will be announced in mid-July. We cannot announce teams
prior to that time Once team placements are announced, there is
still potential for some additional changes related to late sign-ups or
drops. After August 1st, team placement will not change unless there is
an eligibility issue.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
The 2009 season begins August 10. The regular season runs through the
end of October. Play off games end in mid November.
All Cheer participants will be required to attend a one day training
camp. After August 10, practices are held 2 days per week. Each practice
will be no more than 2 hours. In addition cheerleaders are expected to
cheer at the football games, which begin the week end before Labor Day
and are typically held on Saturday or Sunday
The
specific practice schedule will be determined based on facility
available and team placement. Generally, participants have been able to
manage participating in school activities held on an after school basis
simultaneous with Pop Warner, but it is difficult to make commitments to
other activities during the Pop Warner season.
ATTENDANCE
Due to the nature of the sport, a practice missed by one cheerleader has
a significant impact on the squad, particularly on that cheerleader’s
stunt team. As a result, practices may only be missed due to illness or,
if the head coach is notified in advance by a parent, due a compelling
personal reason.
Please make an effort to schedule your family vacations during June and
July. Though we allow some flexibility for pre-arranged vacations,
August is a critical month where skill sets are being evaluated and
positions determined.
COST
The registration fee for Mascots is $110 per cheerleader. Registration
for Mighty Mite through Senior is $210 per cheerleader. The registration
fee is due by May 29. The registration fee covers uniform rental (both
game and competition), facilities rental, equipment (e.g. mats),
competition fees, patches, trophies, gifts, insurance, facilities
rental, conference dues, scholastic registration, first aid supplies,
administrative costs and miscellaneous supplies. A portion (or all) of
the registration fee may be earned back through a league sponsored
fundraiser, details of which will be described at a later date.
In addition, each cheerleader will be required to purchase a pair of
cheer shoes, every effort will be made locate an affordable shoe (under
$25). Details and ordering information will be available at
registration.
EQUIPMENT AND GEAR
Uniform fittings will be held during registrations. Registration fees
must be paid in full prior to ordering uniform.
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In 2007, MidValley Pop Warner (MVPW) introduced a cheer program.
Nationally, Pop Warner has operated cheer programs for more than two
decades with great success and we we are excited to be able to bring
this opportunity to area youth.