A New Direction

Two Seasons

The Spring Season will run from January-May of each year. During this time, the cheerleaders will focus on perfecting arm motions and jumps. This will be done by teaching cheers and chants that will be performed during basketball games. In addition, participants will receive tumbling instruction once per week. This season is also the peak time for competitions. Cheer squads will participate in competitions at the coach’s discretion.

The Fall Season will run from June-December of each year. During this time, the cheerleaders will focus on perfecting stunts according to their skill level. This will be done by attending stunt clinics and cheer camps. In addition, participants will receive tumbling instruction once per week. This season is the beginning of competitions. Cheer squads will participate in 2-3 competitions as well as support their football teams on the sidelines.

American Youth Football & Cheer

The American Youth Football (AYF) League created a sister league uniquely for its’ Cheerleaders. This league is called American Youth Cheer (AYC). Any cheerleading, dance or step team who cheers for, or is affiliated with, an American Youth Football Team is automatically welcomed into this organization.

Squad Divisions

Squads are formed and adhere to AYC rules and regulations. There is a five member minimum to be considered a cheer squad. The age cut off date for each division is July 31 of the current year. Final rosters are due to AYC on August 31 for the Fall season. Squad Divisions and skill levels are as follows:

Tiney/Mitey Mite	5,6,7,8	*RED ONLY - plus mascots
Division 10	8,9,10	*RED ONLY
Division 12	10,11,12	*Red and Blue
Division 13	11,12,13	*Red and Blue
Division 15	13,14,15	*Red and Blue
Division 18	15,16,17,18 *competition only	*BLUE ONLY

Membership Dues

The membership dues for cheerleading are paid on a monthly basis. The due date is the 15th of each month. The monthly dues cover all aspects of the cheer program including: tumbling lessons, cheer camps, stunt clinics, gym rental, cheer insurance, local AYC competition fees, uniform, warm up, and accessories. There are additional costs for AYC regional and national competitions as well as those outside of the league. There will be fundraising efforts to assist with these costs. Below is the pricing summary for the squad divisions:

Practice Schedule

Cheer squads will practice on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday practices will consist of strength training and fundamental skill building. Friday practices will consist of tumbling instruction at Maryland State Gym in Upper Marlboro, MD. There may be longer/ additional practices when preparing for competition.

Cheer Staff

The Cheer Staff is certified each year to comply with league regulations. Each staff member has an AYC coach certification as well as CPR/First Aid. In addition, higher level staff members are AACCA certified.

2012 Cheer Schedules

PG Chargers Home Field
Perrywood Elementary School
501 Watkins Park Drive
Largo, MD 20774

The practice schedule is under construction.

PG Chargers Practice Schedule