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CHEER
Learn fun cheers, sharp motions, and exciting routines while bringing the spirit to the sidelines of our youth flag football games. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm, a big smile, and get ready to cheer loud and proud.

Practices will be held on Fridays at 4:00pm (lasting 45–60 minutes).
Games take place on Saturday mornings in partnership with NC Rec Flag Football.

Meet the Coaches
Any questions? Email ncjrcheerleading@gmail.com or contact the Recreation Department

Ashley McNeal
Ashley grew up in Texas with a love for cheer and dance. She started dance at age 3, joined a competition team by 5, and began cheerleading in 7th grade. She cheered through high school and later joined the Pom Squad at The University of Texas at Austin, combining 6 years of sideline cheer with 15 years of dance experience.

Laura Tucker
Laura cheered in high school in Upstate New York as a flyer for both football and basketball. She competed in regional cheer competitions and coached the Mighty Mites Bethlehem Pop Warner team, where she taught chants, jumps, motions, and choreographed routines.

What is New Canaan Youth Cheerleading?
New Canaan Youth Cheerleading (NCYC) is a cheerleading program for elementary-aged children living in New Canaan. Participants will learn the basics of cheerleading, including arm motions, jumps, chants, and simple stunts. No experience is required.
What is the program schedule?
The program runs for about 8 to 10 weeks in the fall, following the New Canaan Flag Football season. Practices are held once a week for 45 to 60 minutes. Cheerleaders will perform at Saturday morning flag football games.
Who can participate?
The program is open to children in grades 1 through 4 who live in New Canaan.
Is parent participation required?
Practices are drop off, but we do need parent volunteers on game days. Each parent will be asked to chaperone at least one game during the season. No cheer experience is needed. Volunteers will help keep the team organized and motivated.
Is tumbling or stunting involved?
This is an introductory sideline cheer program. Tumbling and advanced stunts are not part of the instruction. Stunts will be limited to thigh stands and always supervised by the head coaches. Participants will not be allowed to stunt unless a coach is present with the group.
What do cheerleaders need to wear?
For practices, wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, and keep hair pulled back. For games, we are working to provide official uniforms. If your child is interested in cheer shoes, here is an example (these are optional and not required for the program).
Have cheer experience and want to help this program grow?
Let us know how you can help! We’re always looking for volunteers to help expand New Canaan Youth Cheerleading

 Here is an example for cheer shoes! (Not Required) ->  Link to Cheer shoes 

Spots are limited
Sign up today and be part of the very first New Canaan cheer squad!

Any 5th graders interested? Call to join our wait list! 

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147196 		N/A 1 - 4 FSa  09/12/2025 - 11/15/2025
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TBD 		$275.00 Res
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