SQUAD DESIGNATIONS:
Cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on age and experience, at the sole discretion of RRPW.
Provided below are the available divisions for cheerleading:
AGES FOR CHEERLEADING PROGRAMS:
Age Division Age(s):
TINY-MITE 5-7
MITEY-MITE 7-9
JR. PEE WEE 8-11
JR. VARSITY 10-13
PRACTICES:
Fall season practices begin on August 1, 2023 and will be held at the WSHS cafeteria.
Practices are not optional!
Cheerleaders are responsible for bringing a large thermos of water, a towel to sit on during warm-up exercises, bug spray (to be applied prior to practice). Please note, RRPW does NOT provide water during practices.
SEASON:
Our focus for the upcoming season will be on fun and physical fitness while maintaining a strong emphasis on scholastics while developing excellent cheerleaders!
RRPW has two cheer programs: a sideline cheerleading program as well as a competition program, and all cheerleading squads will cheer for their respective football team at regular and post-season games. The regular season runs from August 1 through late October, with games being held during the weekend. The game schedule will be available in August, prior to the start of the season. Additionally, cheer teams will cheer for their respective football teams at ALL postseason games.
As we move into September, we will begin to work on competition preparation where the focus is on tumbling, stunting and dance and all other elements for our competition routines. Our teams will compete in the Southwest Cheer Competition held at the end of October. Teams placing 1st and 2nd will advance to the Southwest Regional competition, which is held during Thanksgiving weekend. Any teams advancing past regionals (placing 1st or 2nd) will have the option of competing at the Pop Warner National Competition in December.
Each Cheer Family will receive a Parent/Cheerleader packet at the first practice, which will contain more detailed information and expectations for the 2023 season. Please continue to check the website for more updates as well.
We look forward to welcoming returning and new members to our Rio Rancho Pop Warner Cheer and Football family!