See below to learn more about the Cheerleading program at Mead Middle School. Please contact Coach Evans or Coach McIntire with any questions.
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Cheerleading Information
Cost: *Registration Fee is $55 – Registration Closes Friday, Nov. 21st
*Briefs (spankies) to wear underneath cheer skirts are also $10, as well as a uniform bow. These are required and we will order if the student is a new member.
*Cheer shoes, black racerback sports bra, and no show white socks are purchased independently by students. Shoes must be white and clean. Please see below for specifics.
- Practices are from 3:00 to 4:30pm after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please make sure a ride is arranged and picked up from the school no later than 4:35 p.m. After 4:45 p.m. there will be no supervision. On game days, the team is released after the basketball games are over. This is typically around 5:30pm.
- The Cheer Team will participate in sideline cheers and floor cheers during halftime. There will be stunting that adheres to the CHSAA guidelines.
- Cheer members must be present for the practice before the game in order to participate in the floor cheer. If absent, the member can join the club on the sidelines only. Please send a written note or email if your student is going to miss practice.
- Members must be dressed appropriately for practice: athletic type clothes and specifically cheershoes. This allows for stretching, flexing & pointing of feet, jumping and moving. Cheer shoes MUST be worn to practice and to games.
- No jeans or jewelry should be worn. All students have lockers and can leave a bag of clothes to change. Not being dressed appropriately is a safety risk and will result in not being able to participate in practice and be asked to go home.
- Cheer shoes are an essential part of our cheerleading uniform for several important reasons:
- Enhanced Performance: Cheer shoes are designed with lightweight materials that greatly benefit cheerleaders when performing jumps and dance routines. They offer the necessary support and flexibility required for these high-energy movements and allow for proper pointing of the foot.
- Improved Stunting: Modern cheer shoes are equipped with finger grips, which are a significant aid for cheerleaders involved in stunting. These grips make it much easier to secure a flyer’s foot during stunts. They also serve as a guide for proper finger placement, ensuring the safety of our athletes.
- Reduced Friction: The smooth rubber soles of cheer shoes reduce uncomfortable friction while holding a flyer in the air. This feature enhances the comfort and control for our cheerleaders while executing stunts.
- Comfort and Support: Inside the shoe, you’ll find padding that offers additional comfort for our cheerleaders. This is especially important as our athletes are constantly jumping and moving during practices and performances. Inexpensive shoes can be purchased through Amazon!
- Here are a few suggested cheer shoe styles:
- Members should have a water bottle available for quick water breaks.
- Cell phones are not allowed at cheer practice or the games. Please know your child will not be able to contact you while they are cheering during the games. Please make arrangements before practice/games begin as the girls will only be checking phones at the end.
- The cheer club will cheer at our home games. They cheer for both A team and B team games. The games begin at 3:30pm and end around 5:30pm. Please plan for your student to stay for both of the games.
- MMS will provide pom poms and a uniform. These do not go home. We will wash and store uniforms and poms at the school.
- All Grades are welcome to participate on the Cheer Team. Our registration will close November 21st, 2025.