Things you need to know and what to expect for the 2023 Brooks Bears Cheer season:
What is included with the cost of registration?
-Uniform rental-top, skirt, sleeves, bloomers (you keep the bloomers)
-Season Bow
-Competition Bow
-Warm up Jacket
-Insulated Water bottle
-Backpack
-Competition registration fees (2-3 comps)
-Choreographer costs
-Gym time at Legions or The Rock for competition routine clinic and dress rehearsal for comps
-End of season gift
-Insurance
-Field and equipment expenses
Do we have to make any additional purchases for or during the season?
There are still a few things that have to be purchased in addition (their could be other things if it's decided on by the team once season has started):
-Cheer shoes
-White no show socks
-Cheer rain jacket (once teams are formed this will be discussed per team)
*Camp/Practice shirt (if you are unable to attend camp)
*Practice tank
*All practices are uniformed with girls wearing the same top and bottoms. The camp shirt is part of our practice attire.
When is camp and what will the girls learn?
Camp is Monday and Tuesday, May 22 and 23, 6-8 pm. Camp will be instructed by our local HS cheerleaders from SMHS and WHS! Your cheerleader will learn a cheer, a short dance, and cheer basics (Jumps, stunts, motions).
When will our first parents meeting be?
The parents will be during the first few minutes of camp on May 22. . Exact time TBA.
When will teams be put together?
The teams will be put together in early June.
When does the season start?
The season starts in June and early July with OPTIONAL summer clinics ($10 each).
Late July and Early August, be prepared for MANDATORY competition practices that consist of learning the routine you will compete with.
The first week of MANDATORY sideline cheer practices starts the first week of August.
What days will we have practices?
Practices are 2-3 nights/week, Mon and Thurs, but an occasional Tuesday added due to extra practices for competition at the Brooks Field. Practices are mandatory due to the nature of competition and cheerleaders don’t have subs like other sports. Close to a competition we may have a Friday practice for dress rehearsal.
Do we practice and cheer at games in the rain?
Yes, we practice and cheer at games where it may be raining. We modify activities for safety, of course. Anytime the boys are playing football, the girls will be cheering. Discussion of purchasing cheer rain jackets will be discussed with your team once the teams are formed. We will always monitor for rapidly changing weather and thunder and lightning.
Are cheer practices and games mandatory?
Yes, cheer practices and games are mandatory. Can you imagine putting up a stunt without the flyer, base, back spot or front spot of your stunt? How about if you are the main flyer missing in a 20-person pyramid? How about how formations might look if you are missing people? The list could go on and on!! Missing practices and games hurts you and your team. As parents, coaches and directors, we are human and do understand sicknesses and deaths, weddings, but "I didn't do my homework and I'm running late" are not excused absences. All schedules will be given as soon as we have them so that you are able to plan accordingly.
When do games start?
Games usually start Labor Day weekend. The football schedule is the last thing to come out, so hang in there!!!!
Is my daughter able to cheer for my sons football team?
This may happen occasionally but will be completely random. We have less cheer teams than football teams and we do our best just to have all the home games covered.
Do we cheer at away games?
We do participate in select away games during the season and championship games at the end of the season. Competitions are in the Atlanta area.
Do you have a timeline of the season?
May- Camp,
June and July- Optional clinics
Late July early August- competition clinics-mandatory
August-first week of school is when mandatory practices begin
Sept- games start Labor Day weekend
October and November-bulk of competitions and games, Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
November and December- football playoffs
December-Bear Bash End of the year party
If my daughter decides not to cheer, can I get a refund?
We hate to see anyone not want to participate, however we understand that this could be a possibility. There are NO Refunds issued after the last day of registration, May 31, 2023. If you do ask for a refund before the last day of registration, we can offer a refund minus $50.00. Please contact us through email at
[email protected] if there is a need for a refund.
Mixed in to all of that, we participate in our feeder school Youth Night High School Football events and other community outreach events. ALL practices and games are mandatory. All dates are in the process of being finalized.