Central Cougars Sideline Cheer 📣

Sideline cheer practices officially begin June 2nd and continue throughout the fall football season. Cheerleaders support their assigned football teams during weekly practices and Saturday game days.

Sideline cheer teams match the football team divisions.

• PW Cheer – 1st & 2nd Grade

• Juniors Cheer – 3rd & 4th Grade

• Seniors Cheer – 5th & 6th Grade

Each team cheers for the corresponding football division throughout the season.

Practices are typically held multiple times per week during the summer while routines and cheers are being learned.

Once the football season begins, practice schedules may adjust based on team needs and game schedules.

Practices are held at Bullitt Athletics Gym, where athletes work on cheers, chants, teamwork, and preparing for game day performances.

Football games are typically played on Saturdays during the fall season.

Cheerleaders will cheer on the sidelines throughout the game and may perform halftime cheers when scheduled.

Game schedules will be shared with families once the league schedule is finalized.

The cheer registration fee includes:

• Official Central Cougars cheer uniform

• Cougar cheer bow

This ensures every cheerleader is ready to represent the Cougars on game day.

Athletes will need:

• White cheer shoes

• Black athletic shorts for practices

• Hair ties / practice bow

• Water bottle for practices and games

Families may choose any brand or style of white cheer shoes that are comfortable for their athlete.

Yes! Many athletes participate in both programs.

Sideline cheer supports football games, while competition cheer focuses on routines, stunts, etc. performed at cheer competitions.

We understand that conflicts may occasionally happen. If your athlete needs to miss practice or a game, please notify your head team coach or our Director of Cheer Operations (Amber Ackerman) as soon as possible.

Regular attendance helps ensure the team is prepared and performing safely.

Communication is typically shared through:

• Team group messaging apps (which we will be utilizing the 'Band' App) for these communications

• Program social media pages

• In-Person Updates at Practices

Parents should make sure their contact information is up to date during registration.

Cheerleaders should wear comfortable athletic clothing to practice, such as athletic shorts, leggings, and a t-shirt or tank top. Athletes should also wear their white cheer shoes and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during practice.

Parents are not required to stay during practice; however, they should remain nearby and available in case their athlete needs to leave early or if practice ends ahead of schedule. Younger athletes may feel more comfortable with a parent close by.

Football games are typically played rain or shine. If severe weather causes a delay or cancellation, updates will be communicated to families by the organization or coaching staff as soon as possible.

Cheerleaders should always come prepared for changing weather conditions on game day.

Parents and family members are encouraged to sit in the designated spectator areas or bleachers during games. For safety and team organization, only coaches, athletes, and authorized staff are permitted in the team sideline areas.

We appreciate families helping us maintain a safe and organized game day environment for all athletes.