Cheerleading

BASIC INFORMATION

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2024 Fall Cheer Registration 4/22/2024 – 5/12/2024

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TODAY @ 6:00PM

Flag-Varsity Squads

2024 Winter Basketball Registration will open 10/2024
6th, 7th & 8th Graders Only

Registration Link is below:

2024 GVAA Cheerleading Registration

www.gvaalions.com
GVAALionsCheer@gmail.com

GVAA CHEERLEADING

It’s always a good time when you’re cheering for the Walkersville Lions! It is indeed our pleasure to be a part of the wonderful hands-on character building program for young cheerleading in our community. Without a doubt, youth involved in sports become better students, more confident individuals and will become tomorrow’s business and community leaders.

COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

1.  Tryouts are a chance to be brave. Yes, it is a little nerve-wracking to get up and perform in front of people, but you will feel such a rush during your performance and a sense of accomplishment after!
2.  You’ll gain confidence. Being brave will give you confidence. Even if you try and put yourself out there, it will give you the confidence to try other things you might like. Confidence comes from taking action and trying new things, not from doing things flawlessly.
3.  You might fall in love with cheer. If this is your first time trying out for a cheerleading squad, you might discover that cheerleading is a great fit for you. If you don’t try out, you could miss discovering a new passion. You never know!
4.  You might be great at it. What if you end up being an amazing cheerleader? You never know unless you try! Even if you’ve cheered before and aren’t sure if it’s something you really want to dedicate yourself to, a new team dynamic could bring out a different side of you and you could really excel.
5.  You’ll make new friends. Teammates are the best friends you’ll ever have. On the team, you’ll have a second family that you won’t be able to imagine living without. They could be lifelong friends.
6.  Cheerleading has health benefits. Staying active, working on your flexibility, having fun, and enjoying social interaction are all key elements of a healthy lifestyle. Cheerleading is good for your body, mind, and soul!
7.  You’ll be more involved in your community. Being a cheerleader gives you a prominent role in your school. You’ll be responsible for raising school spirit and supporting school teams, and you’ll get to be a positive influence on your classmates through pep rallies, fundraisers, and other community events.
8.  Cheerleading teaches you valuable lessons. All sports can develop and solidify good habits and characteristics in athletes, but cheerleading does this to an even greater extent. Not only do you learn about  working hard, winning and losing, and sportsmanship, but you also focus a lot on helping other people, whether by raising spirit or giving back to your community.

PHOTOS

PRACTICE TIMES

2024 Fall Football Cheer Practice Schedule
And
Arrival Times

Fall Cheer runs practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning July 23th and ending in October 2024
Flag Practice: 6-7PM
Mini Pony – Varsity Squads Practice: 6-8PM

PRACTICE LOCATION:
Heritage Farm Park
9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road Walkersville, MD 21793
Practice Drop-off/Pick-Up Location: Manor House – You may utilize the driveway and Parking lot

Weekly Games are held on Saturdays, with the possibility of one Sunday game. Coaches will provide squad meet-up/location and times prior to each game via TeamSnap once the football schedule has been released on the league website: www.mvyfl.org

IMPORTANT MENTIONS
Wear comfortable sneakers and clothes to workout in.
Apply bug spray before arriving at practice.
Bring water in labeled bottle with athlete’s name.
Medications must be given to the coach prior to practices & games in a zip lock baggie, labeled with athlete’s name.
Hair must be in a high ponytail, no jewelry (earrings, piercings, necklaces, rings, etc.), long or fake nails.
We highly discourage the athletes from bringing valuables to practices/games as there is not a secure place to store them.
Coaches/Board Members and Volunteers are not responsible for any lost/stolen items.

CONTACT INFO

Commissioner: Mallory Boram
President: Jana Bradley
Vice President: Tara Myers
Treasurer: Erin Rethemeyer
Secretary: Christina Francis
Ways and Means: Cindy Hackett
Inventory: Jessica Rudd & Jana Bradley
Members at Large: Andrea Morgan

We are actively looking for help on the GVAA Cheer Board!
If you’re interested or would like to sit in on one of our meetings, please let us know.
We would love to have you on our Team!

COACH INFORMATION

2024 Fall Cheer Coaches
Varsity: TBD
Junior Varsity: TBD
Pony: TBD
Mini-Pony: TBD
Flag: TBD
Jr. Coaches and WHS Cheerleaders will be assisting all squads throughout the season.

Parent/Squad communication is via TeamSnap. TeamSnap will be utilized to send out alerts on uniform attire, game updates, cheer events, etc. Utilize the cheer email/messenger for all other requests.

CALENDAR

FIELD DIRECTORY