Practice & Competition Information

MADATORY PRACTICE

Practice Schedule

Practices will be held at Palermo Town Park or an indoor facility.

Practice for Flag is typically 1.5 hours long and ends at 7:00 pm. Practice typically starts around 5:30pm but will vary depending on the head coach.

From August 1st through Labor Day practices for cheer teams practice 4 days a week, Monday thru Friday for 2 hours per practice. Practices are typically between the hours of 5:30-7:30pm.

After Labor Day practices for cheer teams will drop down to 3 days per week for 2 hours per practice. The days of the week, hours of practice and duration of practice will vary according to the coach’s schedule and the availability of the football fields or indoor facility. Practices are typically held from Monday – Thursday, between the hours of 5:30-7:30pm.

WHY PRACTICE IS MANDATORY

Cheerleading is a team sport, it requires the active participation of every member on the squad. Each member works together to form a friendship based on trust, this is especially true in the stunt groups.

Cheerleading is a unique sport in which each athlete’s safety is dependent on teamwork, trust, and the responsibility of the whole squad.

If one cheerleader misses practice, she may have a negative impact on the squad. The squad may not be able to practice a difficult routine without her or would have to continuously adjust stunt routines, causing confusion with the rest of the cheer squad members.

Furthermore, a missed practice takes time away from the rest of the cheer squad and can cause issues when we have competitions. This will ultimately result in low scores and not placing at competitions.

Attendance at all practices and games is mandatory. Please try to schedule your summer family vacations during June and July. August is a critical month where skill-sets are being evaluated and positions are being determined to insure your child has a spot on the team.

Practice Reminders!!

Do

Bring water (water bottles are highly encouraged)
Bring a towel
Have your hair securely tied up
Wear appropriate ATHLETIC OR CHEER shoes
Wear appropriate practice shirts or sports bra
Arrive on time! (Parking may be difficult)
Bring a positive attitude!

Don’t

Arrive late
Argue with the coaches or coaching staff
Wear inappropriate shoes or clothing
Wear loose fitting shorts or tops
Forget to use the bathroom BEFORE practice starts
Have your hair lose where it gets in your face
Wear jewelry (no earrings!)

CHEER COMPETITIONS

Cheerleading is not just about the games. Our girls not only practice hard to be there for their fellow MPW football players and families, but they are also ramping up and preparing for their biggest day of the season…The Eastern Region Cheer and Dance Competition!!!!

The Cheerleading competition is an extremely exciting and worthwhile experience for our girls. Not only do they showcase to their family and friends all of their hard work during the cheer season, but they also compete against girls their own age and skill level. Many parents are extremely thrilled at how much their child has grown and learned during the season.

Watching the girls during the competitions will make you realize what talented, dedicated, and hard-working individuals each and every one of them are. Their spirit and energy is truly contagious!

Mexico Pop Warner participates each year in the Eastern Region Cheer and Dance Competition, which is our local league for Pop Warner. This event is mandatory for all Mexico Pop Warner Cheer participants. The Local CNY Cheer and Dance Competition is typically held on the last weekend of October or the first weekend of November, but can change, and is located at the SRC Arena & Events Center. Cheer Teams including; Mitey Mite, Jr. Pee Wee, and Pee Wee level will compete with other local teams for advancement to the Eastern Regional Cheer and Dance Competition. While Tiny Mite Teams attend the event and showcase their skills, they do not compete.

First and Second placed teams will attend the Eastern Regional Cheer Championships to qualify for Nationals. The Eastern Regional events are held every year on the 1^st and 2^nd weekend of November, prior to Thanksgiving. The venue is located in New Jersey at the CURE Arena.

The First and Second placed teams at the Regional Cheer Competitions are then invited to perform at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disneyworld in hopes of winning a national championship for their local association!

GAMES

Games will be scheduled as soon as our CNY League has certified all football players and will be posted as soon as those schedules have been created. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays and are mandatory to be able to compete at Local competitions. The home games may be played at Palermo Town Park or Mexico High School Stadium.

Away games are held within the CNY League’s other associations. For a list of locations, please click here.

Parents are responsible for transportation to and from games.