IMPORTANT DATES:
Saturday, July 27 - Cheer & Football Camp
Thursday, August 1st - Family Fun Night - concessions open
Thursday, August 8th - Family Fun Night - concessions open
Thursday, August 15 - Pep Rally
Sunday, October 20 - Harrison Cheer Classic Competition

Competition Cheerleading Squads

For the 2024 cheer season, Saint Ignatius will also be offering competition squads for grades 1-8, 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 20. 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
Uniform fittings for Grades 1-8 will take place in the Wildcat Room on May 28, May 30, June 1 and June 3. More information will be shared after registration.

Competition Cheerleaders are required to wear white Kaepa Cheerful 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. Orders after June 3 will responsibility of individual cheerleaders.  Orders can be placed during cheer registration.  

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 2023 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