Winter 2025-2026

Welcome to Winter 2025 LOUYAA Cheer & Poms Spirit Tribe!

We’re excited to welcome all our new and returning athletes and their families to the LOUYAA Winter Cheer & Poms program! Whether you're here for cheerleading or poms/dance, we’re thrilled to have you join us for a season full of energy, growth, and fun. Below are some key details and FAQs to help you get started.

Registration Period: September 5 – October 24
Choose Cheerleading or Poms and bring your TRIBE spirit!

Program Overview
Our athletes will perform at various LOUYAA events and community showcases throughout the winter season. This is a meaningful and rewarding experience where participants grades 1st - 8th will build skills in cheer, tumbling, dance, and performance—both individually and as part of a team.

We emphasize:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Self-confidence
• Safety

Our coaches are dedicated, well-trained, and committed to creating a positive and safe environment for all athletes.

Our Goals

Cheerleading and poms/dance are athletic disciplines that require dedication and physical effort. Our goals include:

• Promoting physical well-being
• Teaching technique and performance skills
• Instilling discipline and focus that benefit athletes on and off the court

All coaches complete the NFHS Concussion Course and have access to additional training opportunities to ensure a safe and enriching experience for every athlete.

Uniforms & Gear

Athletes will receive official uniforms (on loan) for the season. Families can also purchase optional spirit wear during registration. Each participant receives:

·  A bow (to keep)

·  A uniform (on loan)

·  Cheer: Shell (top) & skirt

·  Poms: Dress

Submit your child’s size via the Uniform Order Form: Winter Cheer & Poms Uniform Order - Google Forms

**Uniforms take 6–8 weeks to arrive**
Deadline: October 24 — Late submissions will result in a refund and ineligibility to participate

Items needed for the season (purchase at your preferred store):

Cheerleading:

·  Plain white cheer shoes

·  White no-show socks

·  Red mock neck cropped liner or turtleneck

·  Red bloomers or boy shorts

Poms:

·  Nude jazz shoes

·  Nude leggings

📱 Need help finding items? Contact your coach via TeamSnap!

Season Schedule

LOUYAA Cheer & Poms athletes will perform halftime routines and participate in community spirit activities.

Season Duration: Early December – Mid-March

Practice Schedule

Two evenings per week

·  Cheerleading: Mondays & Wednesdays (First practice: December 1)

·  Poms: Tuesdays & Thursdays (First practice: December 2)

·  Time: Between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (varies by squad/age)

·  Location: New Market Middle School Cafeteria

Special Events

·  Clinic: TBD – Possible training with American Spirit League experts

·  Expo Night Performances: 

·  Cheer: Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 6 PM at NMMS

·  Poms: Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at 6 PM at NMMS

·  Mount St. Mary’s Men's Halftime Performance: TBD

Game Information

Additional Contributions

·  Coach’s Gift: $20 per child (Send to @LOUYAA via PayPal by Feb 6)

·  Banquet Fee: Approx. $10–15 per person (announced in February)

·  Optional Extras:

·  Pictures: Team & individual photos by Classic Photography (Date TBD)

·  Spirit Wear: Available via the Uniform Order Form (closes Oct 24)

Get Involved!

We’re always looking for volunteers—whether as coaches, team parents, or helpers with fundraising, apparel, and more. Our program thrives thanks to the support of our amazing families! We’re looking for:

·  Coaches

·  Committee Members (2–3 per committee):

·  Banquet/End-of-Season Party

·  Fundraising

·  Expo Night

Interested in coaching? Register on the LOUYAA Sports Connect website

Want to join a committee? Email Jordan Starling at [email protected]

Stay Connected
Join our Facebook Group: LOUYAA Winter Cheer & Poms for updates, photos, and community info!