Capital Christian Jr. Cougars

2023 SQUAD OVERVIEW

Mascot – Ages 6 and under (Grades K-1)

The Mascot squad is an actual cheer squad. Mascots receive full cheer uniforms, practice 2 days a week August, September, and October. Additional practices may be added to prepare for competition. Mascots cheer for the first half of each Junior Pee Wee game. Mascots will perform their routine at home game halftimes, and at away games if time allows. Mascots will also perform at the SAC League competition as an exhibition. They will not be judged or scored but will each receive a medal.

Jr Pee Wee - Ages 7 to 9, (age 6 upon evaluation) (Grades 2-4)

A 6-year old can be considered for the Jr. Pee Wee squad if space allows and coach evaluation deems it to be in the best interest of the squad and child. This group is an official cheer squad for the season and all cheerleaders must be certified. Attendance is required for the following events: Skills and Choreography Camp, Jamboree, cheer for CCJC Jr. Pee Wee at all home and away games, participation in at least 1 competition (SAC League Championship) and various other events. (Possibility of additional competitions may be added. Participation at additional competitions would be mandatory)

Every effort will be made to place your cheerleader on a squad based on grade level. However, your cheerleader may be assigned to or combined with another squad at the discretion of the cheer coordinators and based upon the needs of the program.

Pee Wee – Ages 9-11 (Grades 5-6)

This group is an official cheer squad for the season and all cheerleaders must be certified. Attendance is required for the following events: Skills and Choreography Camp, Jamboree, cheer for CCJC Pee Wee at all home and away games, participation in at least 1 competition (SAC League Championship) and various other events. (Possibility of additional competitions may be added. Participation at additional competitions would be mandatory)

Every effort will be made to place your cheerleader on a squad based on grade level. However, your cheerleader may be assigned or combined with another squad at the discretion of the cheer coordinators and based upon the needs of the program.

Jr. Midget – Ages 10-12 (Grade 7)

This group is an official cheer squad for the season and all cheerleaders must be certified. Attendance is required for the following events: Skills and Choreography Camp, Jamboree, cheer for CCJC Jr. Midget at all home and away games, participation in at least 1 competition (SAC League Championship) and various other events. (Possibility of additional competitions may be added. Participation at additional competitions would be mandatory)

Jr Midget and Midget Cheerleaders that attend Capital Christian School will be expected to perform at certain school rallies and events. Cheerleaders not attending Capital Christian School are welcome and encouraged to participate as well. Once a schedule is released from the school, all dates will be communicated.

** Jr. Midget ONLY - A maximum of three (3) – 13-year-old cheerleaders will be allowed to cheer on the Jr. Midget team as long as they have NO PRIOR cheer experience. **

Midget – Ages 12-14 (Grade 8)

This group is an official cheer squad for the season and all cheerleaders must be certified. Attendance is required for the following events: Skills and Choreography Camp, Jamboree, cheer for CCJC Midgets at all home and away games, participation in at least 1 competition (SAC League Championship) and various other events. (Possibility of additional competitions may be added. Participation at additional competitions would be mandatory)

Squad & Position Decisions:

Positions on squads will be determined during the season by Coaches and Instructors. Please do not talk to your coaches about desired placement such as flyer. All girls will be placed in the safest and best positions for them and the squad. Please remember and teach your girls that EVERY position is important and essential for the overall squad performance.