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Lake Nona Youth Sports is proud to bring to our community different sports programs

CHEER

Pop Warner is the largest youth football and cheerleading organization in the United States and is the only national youth sports program to require satisfactory academic progress to participate.

Pop Warner cheer is a sideline AND competitive cheer program. All cheer squads will cheer on their respective football team during all regular and postseason games. Cheer squads will also compete in 1-3 cheer competitions starting in October: Mid Florida, Southeast Region, and the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Competition. Our goal each season is to train our cheer athletes, to teach safety, leadership, responsibility all while having fun!

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SEASON INFORMATION

Practice location:
Heroes Community Park 14028 Centerline Drive, Orlando, FL 32827

Practice times:
Mon, Tues, Thurs 5:45 to 8:00 PM

Practice Info
GAMES
RULES
COMPETITION
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SQUAD DESIGNATIONS

Cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on age and experience, at the sole discretion of LNYS. If you are a first-year cheerleader, please register for the lowest division for your age.
Birthday cut off is 7/31 of the current year.

JR TINY-MITE: 3 & 4 (must be fully potty-trained)
TINY-MITE: 5, 6 & 7
MITEY-MITE: 7, 8, & 9
JUNIOR PEEWEE: 8, 9, 10 & 11
PEEWEE: 9, 10, 11 & 12
JUNIOR VARSITY: 10, 11, 12 & 13
VARSITY: 12 , 13, 14, 15 & 16
BANTAM: 14, 15, 16, 17 (High school only, cannot be on high school cheer squad)

Registration cost is $350.

The registration fee includes a practice uniform, bows, uniform rental and all participant competition fees. All uniforms must be returned at the end of the season. Parents are responsible for purchasing the following items: Cheer sneakers, yoga mat, water bottle.  Extra practice uniforms and spiritwear will also be available for purchase. 

Registration Refund Policy:

• There will be no refunds after registration closes.
• Refund requests prior to registration closing will be a full refund less $25 to cover the cost of registration (credit card processing fees)
In order to process a refund the following information must be submitted at the time of request.
• Athlete Name
• Parent Name (as you want the check to be made out to)
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number 

Lake Nona Youth Sports Registration
for the player to be able to participate at the start of the season

REGISTRATION

The following items must be completed and turned in to Lake Nona Youth Sports Registration for the player to be able to participate at the start of the season. (All Fields on all Forms must be filled in)

1. Complete Electronic Registration on Blue Sombrero
a. Player/Participant name must reflect their legal name as it appears on their Birth Certificate i.e. last Name, Middle Name, and First name. For example: don’t register Dan if their legal name is Daniel
b.Don’t forget to upload a Picture as part of your electronic registration
(Head shot NOT Full body)
2. Birth Certificate
a. Must be a readable copy (Must present original to Registration official to compare to copy)
b. If not in English, the current year Pop Warner translation form must be notarized and submitted.
3. Pop Warner Medical/Physical Form
a. Must be signed by an approved medical professional in year of play
using the Pop Warner Form. Doctor’s form will not be accepted
b. Must be performed by an M.D., D.O., or R.N or ARNP
c. Sports Physical can be done at a local urgent care or doctors office.
4. Player/Participant Contract
a. All applicable Fields must match Electronic registration.
b. Parent and player/participant must sign the contract.
5. Report Card
a. Final full year report card is required. (all four 9 weeks or 2 semesters)
6. Proof of Address (2 Sources)
a. Provide a copies of two sources with your address.
For example: Utility Bill and Cell Phone Bill
7. Provide a copy of your insurance card
All applicable Fields in the Pop Warner forms must match your player’s
electronic registration. Examples include but not limited to Address,
Legal Name, Emergency Contacts and numbers, etc.

CLICK HERE FOR POP WARNER FORMS:
MEDICAL HISTORY FORM
PARENTAL CONSENT FORM

CONTACT

INFORMATION

For cheer registration questions, please email Director of Registration at registration@lakenonayouthsports.org

For cheer related questions, please contact the Director of Cheer at
Cheer@lakenonayouthsports.org

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Practice Information:

    • Practice is limited to 10 hours per week prior to Labor Day and 6 hours per week after Labor Day.
    • Extra practices may be scheduled before competitions.

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

Practices are mandatory and failure to attend will result in groups not being able to perform stunts or having an effective practice. Always come to practice unless you receive notice that practice was cancelled (even in rainy weather). Once you arrive at the field, practice may be cancelled due to weather conditions at that present time.

Practice Attire:
    • Practice Uniform: Cheer shorts, t-shirt, socks and cheer sneakers with practice bow. Sweat pants/leggings are acceptable in cooler weather.
    • No baggy or oversized jackets or hoods are allowed as these items are a safety hazard.
    • Wear old cheer sneakers, as they will get dirty during practices. DO NOT WEAR NEW CHEER SHOES.
    • Hair pulled up off of the neck, away from the face and secured tightly with hair bands.
    • Yoga mat to sit on during warm-ups is recommended.
    • No fingernail polish and nails must be kept trimmed for stunting. No acrylics or tips.
    • No Jewelry (including earrings, watches, body piercings, necklaces, hair jewelry or beads, etc.) No band aids are allowed over newly pierced ears. All earrings must come out for practice – no exceptions.
    • Full water bottle at every practice – no glass containers.
    • No cell phone use at practice by cheerleaders; phones must be kept in bag even during breaks.
    • Find your coach right away for instructions.
    • Do not leave practice or game until your parent has informed the coaches you are leaving.
    • Pick up your trash when at practice and prior to leaving practice.
    • Stay in groups at all times. Do not wander off – always have a buddy.
    • Stunting:
      • No stunting when the ground is wet; coaches’ discretion.
      • No stunting on pavement.
      • Never attempt stunting without a spotter, even in the presence of your coach.
      • Never attempt stunting without the presence of your coach!
      • Above examples are grounds for counsel and dismissal with no refund.
    • Please remember that all of our coaches are parent volunteers with family responsibilities of their own. They give their personal time so our children will have a program to participate in.
    • Coaches should be given the opportunity to do their “coaching” job with minimal disruption from parents. Your patience, support and cooperation are necessary if we are to have a successful season

GAMES:

  • Games are scheduled on Saturdays and are mandatory. There will be home (Lake Nona High School) and away games. Away games may be played anywhere in the Mid-Florida area and will require travel. Generally, games start near the end of August and go through October. If a football team ‘advances’ to the playoffs, the cheerleading squad will cheer at ALL of the playoff games. Football playoffs may go into the first week of December.  Any more than 2 absences from games, will result in dismissal from the competition squad.
  • Be sure to have your cheerleader at the field at the time designated by your coach. (Note: as coaches we cannot control delay in games, games starting early, field accommodations and parking at visiting fields.)
  • Cheerleaders should arrive for the game dressed in full uniform. Clean uniforms, shoes, socks, briefs and bows should be worn.
  • Cheerleaders should have breakfast or lunch before they arrive at the field.
  • Remember hydration begins at home.  Make sure to drink plenty of water the day before game day.
  • Good sportsmanship and manners are required at all times for cheerleaders, coaches and parents. The opposing teams should be treated with respect at all times.
  • Parents, it is great if you learn some of the words to the cheers. Crowd involvement at the games really gets the football teams and cheerleaders excited. Parents may choose to make signs or noisemakers for the games.
  • Cheerleaders will be given water breaks during the game. Parents are asked to remain in the bleachers and not to come down to the fence area to speak with the cheerleaders during their break time.
  • At the end of each game, cheerleaders should remain with their coach until they are dismissed. This gives the coach an opportunity to pass out memos, or instructions regarding upcoming practices/games.

RULES

Cheerleading is a commitment and takes a team effort just like any other sport.

To be a great cheerleader one must be motivated to do their best while fulfilling their commitment to their team. All cheerleaders in game or practice uniforms shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner while representing our Lake Nona community and must abide by the rules and regulations below.

Parents & Cheerleaders are to respect and cooperate with directors, coaches, and team moms at all times.

  • Cheerleaders will be placed on squads based on age and ability set by Pop Warner. Each team will have a maximum of 35 members.
  • Cheerleaders cannot cheer for a competitive All-Star team during the Pop Warner season.
  • Cheerleaders are to maintain good academic grades of at least a “C” average.
  • Parents and participants are strictly prohibited from using abusive language, alcohol or drugs at any Pop Warner sponsored function or event.
  • All disagreements with coaches or coaching philosophy will not be addressed on the practice or game field. All issues will be discussed in private.
  • Cheerleaders should promote team spirit and be on their best behavior while on the practice/game field and/or in uniform.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to provide/arrange transportation for his/her child to and from all practices and games. Cheerleaders should always be on time and present for all games and practices. Other activities with exception of illness, scholastic, religion, and emergency family obligations, should not interfere with the cheer schedule.
  • Parents’ are not to leave their child unattended if unable to locate a coach during practices and games.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to pick up their cheerleader on time from all practices and games.
  • If someone else is picking up the child other than the parent, the coach and team mom must be informed. A child may only leave with a parent unless otherwise notified.
  • Cheerleaders who are late without notification for practices/games will be issued demerits. (see demerit page)
  • Parents of cheerleaders must call the head coach or team mom in advance if they will be absent from practice. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
  • If a cheerleader will be absent from a game, written notification must be to the head coach at the last scheduled practice. This will give the team the opportunity to make adjustments to stunts/cheer routines. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
  • Repeated absences from practices/games will result in dismissal from the team. (see demerit page)
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that all cheerleaders have used the restroom before coming to practices and games.  If a cheerleader needs to use the restroom, the parent of that child must escort them to the proper facilities.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility once a game or practice has started to come to the practice/game field immediately if “bad” weather arises



Our coaches are trained to maintain a fun and learning atmosphere though we need everyone to be a team player and understand that there are rules to be followed. If the rules are not followed, the coaches will issue demerits.

Demerit Violation – 1 Demerit

o Unexcused absence for game or practice
o Late to practice without notice
o Jewelry/nail polish at practice or games
o Not wearing uniform practice attire
o Not assisting with mats if asked
o Not participating in warm-ups and stretches
o Not having water bottle at practice/game

Demerit Violation – 2 Demerits

o Using cell phone during practice/game
o Late to game without notice
o Disrupting practices or games (unnecessary talking, playing etc)
o Not following directions given by coaches.
o Disrespectful attitude towards teammates
o Not fully participating during practice/game.
o Stunting or tumbling without supervision or permission

Demerit Violation – 3 Demerits

o Talking back or disrespectful to coaches.
o Unwillingness to learn or make changes.
o Not cooperating with team members or coaches.
o Negative remarks or attitude toward another team member.

  • Five demerits will result in the cheerleader losing the privileged to wear a Lake Nona Youth Sports uniform and will attend the next game in her practice uniform, not participate and sit on the sidelines.
  • Ten demerits will result in the cheerleader being removed from the squad.
  • Any cheerleader arriving to a game late and missing book check will not be allowed to cheer at that game.
  • If a cheerleader quits during a game/practice or does not continue to participate, she will be removed from the squad. These actions will be viewed as her decision to leave the squad and she will not be permitted to return. No refund will be given and uniform must be returned immediately.

MERITS

Merits will be given at the coach’s discretion for a cheerleader going above and beyond the normal requirements for the team.

COMPETITION

Competition is just one facet of Pop Warner Cheerleading and it is optional. Your coach will need to know by the end of August who will be competing, and parents will need to sign a competition agreement form.  If you are unable to make one of the competitions, your child will not be able to be on the competition squad.

Cheerleaders will be required to be at all competition practices. The girls will be cheering at the football games on a weekly basis and as the season progresses, competition will become the focus. Teams will begin working on a choreographed competition routine consisting of stunts, jumps, tumbling and dance.

All competition team members will have an additional purchase of competition ponytails and possibly hair bows. Teams that advance to Regionals/Nationals may incur other expenses.

The following is the current flow of advancing at each level of competition for all competing divisions.

  • 1st and 2nd in each category per division at the Mid-Florida competition will advance to Regionals.
  • 1st and 2nd in each category per division at the Regional competition will advance to Nationals, as well as those placing within 5 points of 1st place AND above 80.



COMPETITIONS:

  • Mid-Florida Cheer and Dance Competition – October
  • Southeast Regional Cheer and Dance Competition – Squads that advance to Regionals will be performing Thanksgiving weekend. – Advancement to the Southeast Regional Competition will require additional MANDATORY practice time that involves practicing the week of Thanksgiving – please plan accordingly!
  • The Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Competition – first week of December.  Squads that ‘advance’ to the National Competition will be performing on a school day(s). 

All teams hope to advance to the next level of competition, but only a small number of the competing teams actually move-on. We encourage our cheerleaders to try their best, but do not put the success of the season on one 2 ½ minute performance.  We want all our athletes to leave the season with many happy memories.

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