CHEER FAQ
WHEN DOES THE SEASON START?
THE CHEER SEASON BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2024
WHEN AND WHERE ARE PRACTICES HELD?PRACTICES ARE HELD WEEKDAYS AT CORREIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
TINY MITE (AGES 5-7):
EARLY BIRD { MARCH 15TH - APRIL 15TH } - $400
REGULAR { APRIL 16TH - JUNE 30TH } - $450
LATE { JULY 1ST - JULY 15TH } - $500
SIBLING DISCOUNT - $25
CHEER (AGES 7-12):
EARLY BIRD {MARCH 15 - APRIL 15TH } - $600
REGULAR { APRIL 16TH - JUNE 30TH } - $650
LATE { JULY 1ST - JULY 15TH } - $700
SIBLING DISCOUNT - $25
CAN I GET A REFUND?
50% REFUND TO BE APPLIED UNTIL JULY 31ST, THERE IS NO REFUND STARTING ON AUGUST 1
*** Military families who are unable to maintain participation in PLYF at any time due to their obligations to the US Military are entitled to a full refund at any time, if required. A copy of the reassignment orders shall be required to process this type of refund.
ARE PRACTICES AND GAMES MANDATORY?AUGUST 1 WILL BE THE START OF OUR TWO WEEK (20 HOUR) MANDATORY CONDITIONING. PLEASE BE MINDFUL AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY, YOUR CHILD MUST COMPLETE THE 20 HOURS OF MANDATORY CONDITIONING BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN POINT LOMA YOUTH CHEER. IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT FOR ANY REASON THEY WILL NEED TO SCHEDULE TIME WITH THEIR COACH TO MAKE UP THE ABSENT HOURS. PLEASE ASSIST OUR COACHES BY NOT SCHEDULING A VACATION DURING THIS TIME.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SPORT, A PRACTICE MISSED BY ONE CHEERLEADER HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE SQUAD ESPECIALLY THAT CHEERLEADER'S STUNT GROUP. STUNTS ARE ONLY ABLE TO BE PRACTICED IF ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP ARE PRESENT. CHEERLEADING IS UNIQUE IN THAT EACH ATHLETE'S SAFETY IS DEPENDENT UPON TEAMWORK, TRUST AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WHOLE SQUAD.
ADDITIONALLY, IN AUGUST CHEERLEADER'S SKILL SETS AND POSITIONS WILL BE DETERMINED. PLEASE SCHEDULE FAMILY VACATIONS FOR EARLIER IN THE SUMMER.
ALL GAMES WILL BE SCHEDULED ON SATURDAYS. GAME LOCATIONS WILL VARY BASED ON FIELD AVAILABILITY AND MAY CHANGE UP TO 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START TIME.
WHEN IS CERTIFICATION DAY?
MANDATORY CERTIFICATION DAY IS AUGUST 10TH, LOCATION TBD.
WHAT DOES MY CHILD WEAR TO CHEER?POINT LOMA CHEER SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE PROVIDED WITH UNIFORM ORDER. SPIRIT WEAR IS THE PREFERRED PRACTICE ATTIRE. HOWEVER, NON-BRANDED ITEMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WILL BE ACCEPTABLE:
* LEGGINGS AND BIKER SHORTS
* TANK TOPS AND FITTED SHIRTS
* A PULLOVER WITH NO HOOD OR POCKETS ON CHILLY NIGHTS
NO SPAGHETTI STRAPS, BAGGY SHIRTS, STREET SHOES, NAIL POLISH, LONG NAILS, OR JEWELRY IS ALLOWED. HAIR MUST BE PULLED BACK IN A PONY TAIL!
EARRINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT PRACTICES OR GAMES. ANY CHEERLEADER WITH EARRINGS WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THEM, EVEN IF PIERCING IS NEW. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CHEERLEADERS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?
CLICK ON THE "2024 FOOTBALL AND CHEER REGISTRATION" TAB ON OUR HOME PAGE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
UNIFORM
JAMZ CAMP REGISTRATION FEE
SPIRIT WEAR
REGISTRATION FEE COVERS THE COST OF TRAINING, PRACTICE EQUIPMENT, AND GYM FEES. ADDITIONALLY, COST INCLUDES WCC FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF FIELDS, REFEREES, CUSTODIAL, EMT, AND POP WARNER INSURANCE.
WHAT COMES WITH THE UNIFORM?
SHELL, SKIRT, TURTLE HALF TOP, BRIEFS
PRACTICE SHORTS, CHEER SHIRT
WARMUPS
SOCKS, SHOES
DUFFEL BAG
POM POMS AND BOW
DO THE CHEERLEADERS HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING?
FUNDRAISING IS AM IMPORTANT COMPONENT THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE POINT LOMA YOUTH CHEER ASSOCIATION AND MINIMIZES COSTS OF CHEER COMPETITIONS. FUNDRAISERS WILL BE DETERMINED AT EACH SQUAD LEVELIN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR FAMILIES.
DO CHEERLEADERS COMPETE IN COMPETITIONS?
THE WEST COAST CONFERENCE LOCAL CHEER COMPETITION IS THE FISRT OF OUR COMPETITIONS. IT WILL BE HELD IN OCTOBER IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. IF A SQAD PLACES FIRST OR SECOND IN THEIR DIVISION AT THIS COMPETITION THEY WILL MOVE ON TO THE REGIONAL CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NOVEMBER.
WHO ARE THE COACHES FOR THE 2024 SQUAD?
ALL COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS AND STUDENT DEMONSTRATORS ARE 100% VOLUNTEER BASED CONSISTING OF PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ALL ROSTERED STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A NATIONAL-LEVEL EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING, AND YACADA CERTIFICATION.
WE ARE IN NEED OF HEAD COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2024 SEASON!
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] IF INTERESTED.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS?
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT OUR CHEER COORDINATOR: ANGELA LATELLA [email protected]