Watchung Hills Pop Warner Cheer Program
Tiny Mite Blue: Incoming kindergarteners and 1st graders
The Tiny Mite Blue cheer season runs from mid-August to mid-October. Practices in August will be 2-3 days weekly. After Labor Day, practices will likely be 1-2 hours 2 days a week for a total of approximately 4 hours a week. Dates and times for practices are based on facility space availability. This information will be shared with parents in August.
The Tiny Mite Blue team will perform an exhibition routine at the Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheer Competition on Sunday, October 13th. Please note that the competition is mandatory.
Tiny Mite Gold: Incoming 2nd graders
The Tiny Mite Gold cheer season will begin on August 1st (the first practice will likely be August 5th) and the team will practice 3-4 days a week during August. After Labor Day, practices will be 2-3 days a week for up to 2 hours each for a total of up to 6 hours a week.
The Tiny Mite Gold team competition season will begin with the Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheer Competition in Trenton, NJ on Sunday, October 13th. The team has the opportunity to qualify to advance to Regionals in late October (likely, but not confirmed, date of Sunday, October 27th) and Nationals over 3 days the week of December 7th - 14th in Orlando, FL. Please note that all competitions are mandatory.
Mitey Mite, Junior Peewee, Junior Varsity:
Mitey Mite: Incoming 3rd and 4th graders
Junior Peewee: Incoming 5th and 6th graders
Junior Varsity: Incoming 7th and 8th graders and 6th graders with at least 2 years of competitive cheer experience
These competition teams will begin their season on August 1st and will be practicing 3-4 days a week during August. After Labor Day, practices will be 3 days a week for up to 2 hours each for a total of up to 6 hours a week. Junior Varsity may also practice an additional 2 hours a week for sideline performance cheer. Dates and times for practices are based on facility space availability. This information will be shared with parents over the summer.
Competition season will begin with the Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheer Competition in Trenton, NJ on Sunday, October 13th. The teams have the opportunity to qualify to advance to Regionals (likely, but not confirmed, date of Sunday, October 27th for mitey mite and November 2nd/3rd for Junior Peewee and Junior Varsity) and Nationals the week of December 7th - 14th in Orlando, FL. The Junior Peewee and Junior Varsity teams will also compete at the New Jersey Garden State Competition which will likely take place on Saturday, October 26th. Please note that all competitions are mandatory.
Teams may also participate in YCADA Globals in Atlantic City, NJ in late February 2025.
*Please note that the competition dates are subject to change and confirmation of all dates will be provided as soon as possible.
Dance Team If your child is entering fifth or sixth grade in the Fall of 2024 and is interested in joining our dance team (in addition to Junior Peewee Cheer) please email cheer coordinator Gissela Barnas for additional information ([email protected])
Commitment
Please note that cheer is a team sport and requires the commitment and dedication of all participants. The safety of all of our athletes is of utmost importance and this cannot be accomplished without full participation. Team assignment is subject to change after selection and registration, as Pop Warner sets limits on the size of each team, depending on various factors including the number of adult coaches available for a particular team.
Which uniform items am I responsible for purchasing?
All cheerleaders will be provided with game day uniforms as well as competition uniforms to use for the season. These uniforms will be returned at the end of the season and should be kept in pristine condition. Your registration fee will also cover the game day bow as well as Breast Cancer Awareness Bow for October.
Parents of cheerleaders on Tiny Mite Gold, Mitey Mite, Junior Peewee, Junior Varsity will be responsible for purchasing the following items (information on how to order will be provided to you by the head coach):
socks
bloomers
cheer sneakers
long sleeve bodysuit that is worn under the uniform shell (liner)
practice uniforms (2-3 sets)
cheer bow (competition)
cheer jersey
Will all the teams cheer at the football games?
Yes! Games are held on Sundays, time and location TBD. Attendance at all games is mandatory. We cheer rain or shine.
Volunteering
A sign up genius will be sent out during the weeks of home games and families are expected to volunteer at least twice during the season. In addition, we hold multiple fundraisers throughout the season to help offset the cost to run the program. All families are expected to participate as well.
Please click here for Birthday Checker for Cheer and Dance teams.
| Division | Age(s) | Inclusive Birthdate |
| FLAG | 5-7 | 8/1/16– 7/31/19 |
MITEY MITE
| 7-9 | 8/1/14 - 7/31/17 |
| JR. PEE WEE
| 8 -11
| 8/1/12 – 7/31/16 |
| PEE WEE
| 9-12 | 8/1/11 – 7/31/15 |
JR. VARSITY
| 10-13 | 8/1/10 - 7/31/14
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| VARSITY | 12-16
| 8/1/07– 7/31/12
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Documentation Requirements
- A parent should bring their child's Original Birth Certificate with Raised Seal and a copy (We'll have a notary on-site to notarize the copy, which we will keep, and we'll return the original to them at that time)
- 2"x2" Head Shot Photo of Participant
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