Dear Parents and Prospective Cheerleaders,       

 Thank you for your interest in the SJMSAA Cheerleader Program. Mark your Calendars as the Cheerleader clinic and tryout will be hosted at each school shortly. Being chosen as an SJMSAA cheerleader should be seen as both an honor and a commitment. Squad membership is a privilege and will focus on excellence in academics, leadership, and character in game-day performances. 

 Academics should be a priority for all SJMSAA cheerleaders. A successful cheerleader should be to balance schoolwork, a busy cheerleader schedule and personal responsibilities. Squad members must maintain a 2.0 GPA. However, many of our cheerleaders exceed this minimum requirement. Being a student-athlete is rewarding.                         

 Leadership and positive character traits are also important qualities that each candidate must possess. The SJMSAA board expects cheerleaders to set a positive example for behavior and character not only at school but in the community as well. Whether in a uniform or not, a SJMSAA cheerleader must exhibit respect, trustworthiness, fairness and good sportsmanship to all those around him or her. In school, respect includes arriving to class on time and being prepared with materials and assignments. As a result teacher recommendations will be used as one of the indicators in the tryouts and will impact the tryout score. Commitment will be key to a candidate’s success as a SJMSAA cheerleader. Cheerleaders will be expected to attend all scheduled games, practices and team activities. Thank you again for your interest in SJMSAA cheerleader and good luck!

Below is a link to the SJMSAA Cheer By Laws 

Cheers,

SJMSAA CHEER COMMISSIONER