BROOKLYN PITBULLS: Spirit Squads
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Participation in the Pop Warner Spirit Program provides kids an opportunity to perform in an organized, supervised, safety-oriented environment. Pop Warner programs emphasize fun for all and encourage the development of qualities important long after Pop Warner days are gone.
The Spirit Program is growing in numbers each year due to the popularity of the sport. In an effort to keep pace with the many new changes in the cheer & dance industry, there are a few basic rules that are unique to Pop Warner Spirit Squads.
Novice Division
No flips or aerials are allowed. No Basket Tosses allowed Basic Cradles only (quarter turn only). Twisting, arch, toe touch, pike, tucks and etc. are not allowed Sponge tosses must be caught in a cradle.
Intermediate Division
No flips or aerials are allowed. Tosses-Basket or Sponge must be caught in a cradle. Tosses that exceed one twist are not allowed Flipping (front or back) and traveling tosses are not allowed.
Advanced Division
Back flips may be performed only from a starting position or back handspring entry. Tosses-Basket or Sponge-that exceed eighteen inches above extended arm level must be caught by original bases 1/2 helicopters are allowed. Flipping (front or back) and traveling tosses are not allowed Triple twists are not allowed.
* Download handout below for a more detailed description of cheer categories.
Types of Spirit Squads
1. Traditional Spirit Traditional Spirit squads compete during the Pop Warner playing season from August 1st through December 31st.
2. Year-Round Spirit The year-round season begins August 1st and ends July 31st. A Year-Round squad must compete in one competition from January 1st to July 31st.
Cheer & Dance Divisions
Division Name and Age Range
Mitey Mite 7-8-9
Junior Pee Wee 8-9-10
Pee Wee 9-10-11
Junior Midget 10-11-12
Midget 11-12-13-14
Junior Bantam 12-13-14
Bantam 13-14-15
Spirit Squad Size
Division and Size of Squad
Small Cheer 19 and under
Large Cheer 20-35
Dance 35 Maximum Flag
Did You Know That You Could Go National?
For a cheerleading or dance squad, the difficult road to the national championship is quite similar to that of the football teams. A spirit squad will showcase their best 3-minute routine complete with music and cheering at a league championship level. The top 2 squads advance to regional competition if more than five squads compete in a single division.
At regional competition, a spirit squad will again perform their top 3-minute routine in hopes of winning. The first and second place squads in the region are invited to perform at Disneys Wide World of Sports in hopes of winning a national championship for their local association.
The participants in the Pop Warner program are unique as opposed to those of other programs. While they are taught about the values of competition, they are also maintaining their grades at a satisfactory level in order to attain the ultimate prize of being named a Pop Warner National Champion. We salute all the efforts and accomplishments that our participants put forward! 2005 Mega Camps Hosted by PopWarner Little Scholars & NCA In order to participate in our Spirite Program, participants must sign up to participate in a
2005 Cheerleading Mega Camps hosted by NCA and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.
Camps will be offered in as many as 10 different locations across the United States. NCA has been running summer cheerleading camps since 1948 and Pop Warner has been promoting Teamwork for over 75 years, so they know what it takes to create a FUN, Safe environment for our kids. Their camps are the perfect introduction for individuals who are new to cheerleading or the youth squad looking to improve their skills. Their camps insure that all participants have fun, make new friends, win awards and ribbons for attitudae and achievement and learn cheers, chants, dances and more. There will be NEW Basket Toss Classes, and industry leader speaker at Mega Camps with at least 75 coaches and EVERY participant goes home with a gift and an award!
* Download mandatory waiver form from handouts for camp participation.
WE ARE IN NEED OF EXPERIENCED, SERIOUS AND DEDICATED CHEER COACHES.
CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
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Handout: 2004 Pop Warner Cheer Categories
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