Cheerleading

INFORMATION:

Sideline Cheer Registration -

****PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR SIDELINE CHEER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITIVE CHEER – THEY ARE SEPARATE PROGRAMS****

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with East Howard Jaguars, Inc., is excited to offer a youth sideline cheerleading program this fall. This program is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of cheerleading while focusing on performance skills and gameday spirit.

The primary role of the sideline cheer team is to support East Howard Jaguars football games by leading cheers and promoting team spirit. Participants will learn age and skill appropriate cheers, jumps, stunts, and pyramids. While tumbling will not be formally taught by the coaching staff, athletes with prior experience and mastered tumbling skills may be permitted to incorporate them during games and performances.

No prior cheerleading experience is necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

• Price: $209 (Includes practices and the end-of-year showcase)

• Four (4) month commitment (August 3rd through mid-November)

• Summer practices will start on August 3rd at Troy Park in Elkridge.

• For the month of August ONLY, practices will run Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

• Ages 5 & 6: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

• Ages 7-14: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

• Starting August 24th, practices will be twice a week and will run through November.

• Practices will be held at Thomas Viaduct Middle School or Bellows Spring Elementary

• Exact practice locations, times, and days for the fall will be released mid-August.

• All regular season practices and games are required, unless otherwise excused by a coach

• Uniforms will be provided to athletes to borrow

• Cheer bows will be included with registration

• Athletes will need to purchase white no shoe socks, and white cheer shoes

• Games will start on Saturday, September 5th and will be held every weekend through mid-November.

• Games are typically held on Friday evenings or Saturdays and may require some local travel.

REFUND POLICY: A $29 administrative fee applies to all refund requests made prior to July 19. A 50% administrative fee applies to requests made July 19-August 26. No refunds after August 26th.

Option 1: FALL ONLY: Registration deadline – July 28th, 2026

• Activity Number RP5314

• RP5314.101 – 6U

• RP5314.102 – 8U

• RP5314.103 – 10U

• RP5314.104 – 12U

• RP5314.105 – 14U

Information: Tyler Moore, 410-313-4715 or tymoore@howardcountymd.gov

Competitive Cheer Registration -

****PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR SIDELINE CHEER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITIVE CHEER – THEY ARE SEPARATE PROGRAMS****

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with East Howard Jaguars, Inc., is proud to offer a comprehensive competitive cheerleading program this fall!

This program provides athletes with the unique opportunity to experience both sideline and competitive cheerleading. From August through November, participants will support East Howard Jaguars football games by leading crowd-energizing sideline cheers and promoting team spirit. Athletes will learn age and skill appropriate cheers, jumps, stunts, and pyramids to perform at games and events throughout the fall season. Choreography for our competition routines will also be taught during this time.

Beginning in November and continuing through April/May, the focus shifts to competitive cheerleading, where athletes will train in choreographed routines to perform at local and regional competitions. The competitive season emphasizes performance technique, team synchronization, and skill development. While formal tumbling instruction is not provided, athletes with prior tumbling experience may be permitted to incorporate their skills into routines with coach approval.

Please note:  Competitive cheerleading is significantly more demanding than sideline cheer and is intended for athletes who are committed, disciplined, and able to meet the increased physical demands and time commitment of the program.  Consistent attendance is mandatory, as each athlete plays a critical role in team safety, timing, and overall performance. All teams, with the exception of 14U (Level 2), will practice two days per week. The 14U (Level 2) team will practice three days per week. As competition dates approach, additional practices may be added, and all scheduled practices are mandatory. Some travel will be required. Families should carefully consider these expectations prior to registration to ensure their athlete can fully commit to the competitive season.

New This Season!  We’re excited to announce that we are expanding our program and are opening Level 2 registration to athletes 17 and under for the upcoming season!   Please note: This team is intended for experienced athletes only. Level 2 requires prior cheer and/or gymnastics experience. If you have any questions about whether this team is the right fit for your athlete, please reach out to east.howardcheer@gmail.com prior to registering. 

Although prior cheerleading experience is helpful, it is not required—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

• Price: $799 (includes practices and competitions) All additional costs associated with competitions or travel would be paid by families (admission, travel, lodging, team bonding activities) as outlined in a parent meeting prior to competition season. East Howard Jaguars’ Booster Club will be fundraising to assist with these costs.
• Uniforms will be provided to athletes to borrow
• Cheer bows will be included with registration
• Athletes will need to purchase white no shoe socks, and white cheer shoes.
• Eight (8) month commitment (August 3rd through April/May)
• Summer practices will start on August 3rd at Troy Park in Elkridge. For the month of August ONLY, practices will run Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays Ages 5 & 6: 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Ages 7-16 (must be born in 2010 or earlier): 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Starting August 24th, practices will be twice a week and will run through April/May. Practices will be held at Thomas Viaduct Middle School, Bellows Spring Elementary, or Long Reach High School. Exact practice locations, times, and days for the fall will be released mid-August. All regular practices and games are required, unless otherwise excused by a coach.
• Games will start on Saturday, September 6th and will be held on weekends through mid-November.
• Games are typically held on Friday evenings or Saturdays and will be held locally.

REFUND POLICY: A $29 administrative fee applies to all refund requests made prior to July 19. A 50% administrative fee applies to requests made July 19-August 26. No refunds after August 26th.

Registration deadline – July 27th, 2025

Athletes must be registered according to their applicable age group. Final team placement will be determined after teams are formed and is at the discretion of the Cheer Directors to ensure safety, skill level, and team balance.

• Competitive Cheer Activity Numbers RP5314
• RP5314.111 – 6U
• RP5314.112 – 8U
• RP5314.113 – 10U
• RP5314.114 – 12U
• RP5314.115 – 14U
• RP5314.116- 17u Level 2

Information: Tyler Moore, 410-313-4715 or tymoore@howardcountymd.gov