*Please read the following careful and complete the link for additional uniform information. *

St. Ignatius Cheer Uniform Items

Form needs to be completed by Friday, August 22 at noon.

Cheer Program Form Details
This form is available for all participants in the Cheer program, regardless of whether you are participating in Competition Cheer or Sideline Cheer.

Required for Competition Cheer Participants
Completion of this form is mandatory.

The following items are required for all participants:

• Champion Cheer Shoes (White) – $50
• Champion Mock Crop Top – $22

Note: The mock crop tops are the same as those used last year. If your daughter does not need a new one, a purchase is not required. Please check with your coach if you’re unsure whether the existing top can be reused.

Uniform Requirement – Navy Blue Spanks:

Spanks must be worn under the uniform.

• You may purchase them on your own, or
• Available through the Cheer Program – $11

IMPORTANT DATES:
Saturday, August 2 - Cheer & Football Camp
Thursday, August 7th- Family Fun Night - concessions open
Thursday, August 14 - Pep Rally
Sunday, October 19 - Harrison Cheer Classic Competition

Competition Cheerleading Squads

For the 2025 cheer season, Saint Ignatius will also be offering competition squads for grades 2-8, contingent on interest level from students and coaches.  Competition cheer squad is an added time commitment.  Cheerleaders should expect an extra 1-2 practices per week.  Attendance is expected. This season the competition squads will participate in the Harrison Cheer Classic on October 19. Please watch this video for answers to frequently asked questions regarding competition cheer.

Click here for video explanation of COMPETITION CHEER: Saint Ignatius Competition Cheer 2024 (youtube.com)

Kindergarten Cheerleading

Cheerleaders in kindergarten will practice twice per week before school starts, then once a week when school is in session.  They will cheer for the Kindergarten Football Program on Thursday nights and may participate in home football games. 

Apparel
Competition Cheerleaders are required to wear white Champion cheer shoes and a long sleeve white mock turtleneck (this style or similar). Shoes & Mocks are optional for Game Day. St. Ignatius Cheer is able to offer a 20% discount when purchasing in bulk at the beginning of the season. We will fit and size during uniform fittings.  

Saint Ignatius Cheerleading is focused on developing confidence in our young cheerleaders while entertaining the crowd and showing spirit for the Saint Ignatius Football team.  St Ignatius cheerleading organization is a non-competitive recreational team.  No previous cheerleading or tumbling experience required to participate.  Cheerleaders will learn cheers, beginner jumps, and a dance routine. 

The cheerleading season starts in late July and runs through October( through November for older grades). The season is kicked off with a Cheer Camp held in Saint Ignatius parking lot. Cheerleaders learn a dance at this camp that will be performed at Saint Ignatius Home field football games.  Practices extend through August.  Practices are once or twice per week at coach discretion.  Once school starts, practices will be limited to one night per week.  Older grades (4-8) can expect the season to extend through Thanksgiving depending on the play-offs and bowl games. 

The cheer schedule will be determined by individual coaches and communicated to parents.  Cheerleaders will expect to predominantly cheer for home games.  The football game schedule is typically announced mid-August with the first game late August.  St Ignatius teams play in West 1 division. For football league schedules, please see the following link
GCYL Football

Competition Cheerleading Squads
For the 2025 cheer season, Saint Ignatius will also be offering competition squad for grades 2-5.  Competition cheer squad is an added time commitment.  Cheerleaders should expect an extra 1-2 practices per week.  Attendance is expected and participating in multiple fall sports should be carefully considered.  Cheerleaders will attend 1-2 local cheer competitions in October/November. 

Kindergarten Cheerleading
Cheerleaders in kindergarten will practice twice per week before school starts, then once a week when school is in session.  They will cheer at home football games for the first half of football season (August/September). 

Please contact Saint Ignatius Cheerleading Coordinators with questions.

sainticheer@yahoo.com 

Jessica Carmichael
Gina Leranth
Kyle Cobb