Cheerleading is a very popular and fast-growing sport for children. Cheerleading is an activity that uses organized routines made up of elements from dance and gymnastics.

CLYFL cheerleading provides cheer and dance instruction as well as performance opportunities for children ages 4 through 14, whether first-time cheerleaders or seasoned veterans. Our program is structured to progress at each level so that the cheerleaders are prepared for High School tryouts. In addition to cheering, the cheerleaders are taught to develop self-confidence, how to be a productive team member, the basics of football, and most of all, how to have fun!

August 1st - First day of practice

• In August D and C league will practice Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm until August 20, 2024.
• In August B and A league will practice Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm until August 20, 2024.
• There will be no practices on Tuesday, August 21st or Wednesday, August 22nd.
• Once school starts, practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

August 24th - Games start

October 27th - Annual Jean Sexton Cheer Off Showcase. (Teams will need to arrive by 11:00 am. The event will run from approximately 12 pm to 1:30 pm.)

Other events you can expect for Cheer during the season.

• August 2024: Cheer Car Wash
• September 2024: Picture Day
• September 2024: Fun Fest at Tuscarora High School 
• November 2024: 8th Grade Banquet (For 8th Graders Only)

* All cheer squads will practice at the same location.

D-Division:  Ages 4 & 5

The cheerleaders will be taught basic cheer motions and jumps, along with simple formations.  Stunting will not be higher than a  thigh stance.

C-Division:  Ages 6, 7 & 8

The cheerleaders will be taught jumps, motions and simple formations and ripples as well as stunting, no higher than a prep or (half).

B-Division:  Ages 9, 10 & 11

The cheerleaders will be taught jumps, motions, formations and ripples as well as stunting, extension and cradle (pop down). 

A-Division:  Ages 12, 13 & 14 (through 8th grade)

The cheerleaders will be taught jumps, proper spotting techniques, mounts, dismounts & basic extensions and advanced stunt techniques. 

*Please keep in mind your daughter may be moved up to the next division based on space and teams. We try to never turn anyone away!

CLYFL cheerleading does not have try-outs or cuts. All cheerleaders will be placed on a squad until all squads have reached their maximum number of cheerleaders.

Due to safety reasons we do not move cheerleaders out of their age group. All placement decisions will be made on a case by case basis and we offer no guarantees that any request will be fulfilled.

CLYFL provides each athlete with a uniform, bloomers, and pompoms for the season based on what size the parent registers for. Parents are responsible for registering for the correct size. 

Our registration fee does not cover cheer shoes, or additional items requested by the coach (up to $90).

Most teams practice 2-3 times per week for 1-1.5 hours per practice. Girls must try to be at every practice to ensure they do not fall behind when learning routines, etc.

Teams will have games on Saturdays, with the possibility of having a game on a weeknight evening. Cheer squads are expected to be at every game unless otherwise communicated.

Participation is crucial and we cannot overemphasize that.  The majority of stunts and dance routines require ALL cheerleaders be included in order to be performed properly.  Each girl plays a vital role in the squad′s presentation so it is important to be in attendance at all practices and games.

CLYFL is a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers with their children in our football and cheer programs.  We do not compensate our volunteers, including coaches, board members, or team parents. Our volunteers devote a substantial amount of their time and energy to support our youth sports program.  Without volunteers, we would not have a program for our children.

For the league to run smoothly, the participation of parents is crucial.  So please, donate your time to the league and help us make this a better and stronger organization.  We could always use cheerleading coaches for all age groups.

We are currently accepting student coaches (9th-12th grade) and adult coaches. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Brittany Luce, Director of Cheerleading, at cheer@clyfl.org.

NOTE: Parents will be asked to volunteer for 4 hours during the season. It is an easy job and is a lot of fun!  More information is coming soon.

For more information on the Central Loudoun Youth Football League Cheer Program, please see the CLYFL Cheerleading Operations Manual (link to manual is below).