LWAA Summer 2026 Cheer Program
Dear LWAA Cheer Family,
We’re excited to kick off our Summer 2026 Cheer Season, and registration is officially open! 🎉
Our cheer program is designed to inspire team spirit, confidence, creativity, and athletic growth while creating a fun and supportive environment for all participants.
📅 Registration Details
👉 Register at: lwsports.org
Registration Opens: March 13
Registration Closes: April 17
During registration, we will ask a few quick questions to help place athletes in the most appropriate group:
✔️ Can your child do a cartwheel?
✔️ Can your child perform advanced tumbling (roundoff, handsprings)?
✔️ Has your child participated in stunt cheer before?
✔️ Would your child like to try out for Elite Cheer? (Ages 8–12)
Important Registration Notes
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Teams will practice separately. If your child has siblings within the same age range and you would like them placed on the same squad, please include this request in your registration notes.
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Friend or coach requests must also be listed in registration notes to be considered.
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If there are weekdays your child cannot practice, please note this during registration so we can place them appropriately.
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Practices will begin after 6:30 PM on weekdays.
⚠️ For safety and space reasons, practices will be closed to spectators. Only cheerleaders and coaches will be allowed in the gym.
📣 Program Overview
Our cheer program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and performance opportunities while keeping the experience fun and engaging for all athletes.
Weekly Cheer Classes
🕒 75-minute class once per week
Families can note schedule preferences during registration, and we will do our best to accommodate them when forming teams.
💎 Cheer Tiers
To help athletes build skills in a supportive environment, teams will be organized into tiers:
Elite Cheer (Ages 8–12)
• Tryout required
• Focus on tumbling, stunts, and advanced skills
Teams will primarily be organized by age and skill level to create a comfortable and confidence-building environment for all athletes.
10U
8U
6U
Each tier will also have a designated color to help organize groups during practices and performances.
📅 Season Timeline
Practices: May (beginning) - June (EOM)
Practice schedules will be posted after registration closes on April 17.
Once practice schedules are posted, families will have one week to reach out regarding squad adjustments due to scheduling conflicts.
Please register early, as squad availability will depend on coach availability, and we may need to limit team sizes to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
🌟 Elite Cheer Tryouts (Ages 8–12)
Athletes interested in Elite Cheer will have the opportunity to try out for our advanced program.
Tryout Date: TBD
The final date and details will be posted after registration closes on April 17.
🏆 Performances
Cheerleaders will have several opportunities to perform during the season:
🎀 End-of-Season Cheer Showcase (6/27/26)
A special performance event for family and friends.
🏈 Flag Football End-of-Season Games
Performances will take place during Field Day championship events.
(Teams will not cheer at weekly games; our focus is building skills and confidence through practice.)
🏅 Community Performances
We hope to participate in local community events when possible.
If you know of opportunities, please reach out—we would love to get involved!
👕 Uniform Information
Each athlete will receive a cheer top with their name on the back.
Please list your child’s preferred name in the registration notes.
Athletes will also need:
✔️ Black biker shorts
✔️ White sneakers (cheer style preferred)
✔️ Cheer bows (included!) 🎀
Additional uniform details will be shared soon.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for coaches and support volunteers!
✔️ No prior cheer experience required
✔️ A positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with kids is all you need
✔️ All coaches must complete a background check
Coach Appreciation Update
Head and Assistant Coaches will receive reimbursement for their child’s cheer registration fee (Cheer program only).
We can’t wait to see our athletes grow, perform, and build lasting friendships this season.
Thank you for your continued support of LWAA Cheer!
Kathy Helms & Amanda Panico
LWAA Cheer Commissioners
📧 [email protected]