Our cheerleading program is for participants entering grades K-8 in the fall. Cheerleaders learn cheers, age appropriate stunts and dance routines throughout the year. Teams will practice twice weekly and each team consists of 1 head coach and at least 1 assistant coach. We welcome new cheerleaders to join the squad at any grade level.

On weekends, they cheer at the South Hadley Youth Football games. Teams will also participate in the Western Massachusetts Cheer Exhibition and perform 2-3 additional times throughout the season, including once at a Springfield Thunderbirds Game.

Our cheerleaders are supported by the South Hadley Youth Cheerleading Association (SHYCA). The SHYCA board helps with fundraising for the end of year banquet, uniforms & equipment. If you are interested in finding out more about the board or are interested in getting involved please email Tracie Kennedy at  [email protected].

For regular updates and to stay informed about our youth cheer program you can like and follow the South Hadley Youth Cheerleading Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/southhadleyyouthcheerleading/

Uniform Requirements:

Each cheerleader will be provided with the following once practice begins:

-Cheerleading Uniform
-Bloomers
-Turtleneck/Bodysuit
-Practice Shirt
-Socks
-Pom-poms
-Bow

Additional items may be required to be purchased for your cheerleader. The coach and or SHYCA will inform you of the requirements. Items may include:

-Jacket
-Proper cheerleading footwear
-Hair Ties
-Pants