Orange Park Athletic Association

Serving the Orange Park Community for over 40 years!



Welcome to OPAA Cheerleading!

 


Please welcome our new Cheer Coordinator Kristin Powers!

  Kristin has some great ideas for our cheer program and will be putting together many exciting things to come.

FITTING DATE: JULY 10, 2010 at 9AM
(Be sure to wear your bathing suit and bring socks)


Congratulations to the 2009 Jr. Pee Wee Raiders Cheer Squad!
Junior Pee Wee Small Intermediate Division

First Coast Conference 1st Place
Southeast Regional's 3rd Place


*Total Cost to Cheer for 2010 Season is $225.00


               Register on Thursday, July 8th 5:30PM-8PM,

Saturday, July 10th & July 24th 9AM-1PM

in the orange building



 2010 Cheer Registration Information


Please click the Registration button below for the required forms.



Teams Ages Teams Ages
Tiny Mites 5, 6, 7 Pee Wee 9, 10, 11
Mitey Mites 7, 8, 9 Junior Midget 10, 11, 12
Junior Pee Wee 8, 9, 10 Midget 11, 12, 13, 14

Participant's age on July 31st of current year shall be the participant's age for the coming season.


Season Begins in August
Each team plays 8 season games unless they place in the playoffs.
Season may last into December.

Assignment of Teams
Cheerleaders will be assigned to teams on the basis of age.  Teams shall consist of up to 35 members.
Each team is required to have one adult for every 12 team members.  All cheerleaders, Tiny Mites through
Midget, will be wearing the same uniform.

Parental Financial Obligation
Other than the registration fee, paid to the association, financial obligations are the responsibility of the parents. Uniforms must be neat and in good repair for the duration of the season.

Registration Fees will Include the Following Items
Pep Rally Shirt
Shorts
Sport Cheer Socks
Bloomers
Cheerleading Shoes* (selected by cheer coordinator)
   *Additional cheerleading shoes may be purchased by the parent
Skirt, Shell, and Unifit
Hair Accessory - Bows

Cheerleading is a team sport that requires FULL participation from everyone.  If your child is involved in other activities that will not allow her to attend all practice days and games, please do not register her for cheerleading.


Practice Information

  • Practice begins in August

  • All squads will practice 8 - 10 hours per week, Monday thru Friday until Labor Day.

  • After Labor Day, squads can practice 6 hours per week until the end of the season.

  • Every cheerleader must attend all practices.

  • There are specific guidelines for excused absences

  • If cheerleader has 3 or more unexcused absences, they will not be permitted to compete and may be dismissed from the team


    Game Information

  • All games are played on Saturday

  • There is an admission charge for all spectators (including parents)

  • Half of our games will be home and half will be away

  • All cheerleaders are responsible for their own transportation

  • Cheerleaders are required to attend all games and any post season games


CHEERLEADING POP WARNER BOUNDARIES

High School Boundaries no longer apply.  These Elementary Boundaries do apply*:
Orange Park Elementary
Grove Park Elementary
Lakeside Elementary
Montclair Elementary
 Ridgeview Elementary
 S Bryan Jennings Elementary
WE Cherry Elementary


*If you were a previous player at OPAA, a waiver can be issued for you to continue to play at OPAA.

Under certain circumstances, a waiver may be obtained through your coordinators at your association's park. If you have any questions please e-mail the Cheer Coordinators, Susan Robinson and Kristin Powers @ cheerleading1@opaa.us. We will be glad to answer any questions or concerns you may have.



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Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 313 • Orange Park, FL 32067-313