Welcome to OPAA Cheerleading!

OPAA JM Cheer Places 7th Nationally!!!

Congratulations to the OPAA Junior Midget Cheer Team for a 7th place finish at the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championship on December 7, 2011 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando. This group of hard working, dedicated girls represented OPAA as they competed against 12 other teams from all across the USA. These girls had the opportunity to compete at Nationals as a result of their outstanding 1st Place finish at the SE Regional Cheer Competition!!

Congratulations to the 2011 OPAA Junior Pee Wee Cheer Team for a 2nd Place finish at the First Coast Cheer Competition!! This group of hard working, dedicated girls also represented OPAA at the Pop Warner Regional Cheer and Dance Championship on November 25, 2011 where they competed against 18 other teams.

*Total Cost to Cheer for 2011 Season is $225.00

2011 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 Coordinator, Kristin Powers @ cheerleading1@opaa.us. We will be glad to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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