| Lowell PW Red Devil Cheer 2026-2027 |
| Sideline Cheer (Recreational) | Competition Cheer (Competitive/Travel) |
| Ages 3-11(As of July 15, 2026) | Ages 6-12(As of July 15, 2026) |
| · Designed for both first-time cheerleaders and returning athletes a recreational experience · Seasonal commitment(not a full-year program) · All games and events remain in Northern Indiana | · Designed for returning cheerleaders or self-driven athletes ready to challenge themselves · Full year competitive program · Travel to North Carolina is required if the team qualifies · Athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in outside tumbling classes to enhance performance |
| This program emphasizes personal growth, confidence, and teamwork through cheerleading while building a strong foundation of cheer skills at a low-pressure setting | This program focuses on preparing athletes for high-level competition by building advanced cheer skills, mental toughness, and consistency. Athletes are challenged to perform with precision, confidence, and commitment throughout the season. |
| Season runs: August – End of October | Season runs: Mid July – End of April
*** Break December/January – return to gym February |
| Start Date: August 3rd * August 3rd -Practice 3 days a week until mandated 20 hours of conditioning is completed. | Start Date: July 15th
*Coaches will communicate conditioning schedule once teams are selected |
| Practices- 2 nights a week (1.5 hours) ***Jr Tinys – 2 nights a week - 1 hour | Practices- 2-3 nights a week (2 hours) *additional practices added closer to competitions |
| Cheers at 8 regular season games (home and away attendance is required), plus playoffs if teams qualify *Game schedule to be release at end of August | Cheers home games only (attendance is required), May add Sunday practices on away game weeks |
| No cheer on Labor Day Weekend | No cheer on Labor Day Weekend |
| 1 showcase at LHS – 1 local competition | Fall: 4 Competitions – 1 Showcase at LHS **If your team qualifies at regionals you will be mandated to travel to Nationals Spring: 2-3 competitions |
| Cost:
Registration Fee: $125
Sideline Uniform Fee: $100
Raffle Tickets: $50 (Reimbursed when tickets are sold) | Cost: Registration Fee: $200
Competition Uniform/Apparel Fee: $275
Raffle Tickets: $50 (Reimbursed when sold)
Nationals travel deposit due: 10/1/26 -$150(fundraiser funds can be used towards the deposit)
Spring Comp Fees due 1/31/27 – approx. $150 |
| Parents to provide white cheer shoes and white no show socks for indoor practices, showcase, and local competition | Parents to provide black no show socks **Team placement based on Pop Warner age matrix, tumbling, and stunting skill level |