Regular Season Cheerleading Program

A Little Bit About Us...
Welcome to the CYO Cheerleading program.  We are excited to have you aboard and would like to make your experience a memorable one. 

Mission Statement...
CYO/Camp Howard is based on Christian principles that reinforce sound human and social values.  It exists to provide opportunities for people of any race, nationality or religion to discover and be reassured of their self-worth as individuals and as valuable members of society.  It provides activities of a social, cultural and recreational nature.  From this awareness, people will be encouraged to use their talents in service to others of their community.

Athletics and Youth Ministry...
CYO athletics are a vital and important part of youth ministry.  Through youth ministry we work to construct an environment that encourages the development of relationships between youth and adults who share their faith in a wide variety of situations.  All contests and activities begin with prayer.  Coaches are reminded that their role includes being a witness of Christ to the athletes and that our sport program is an extension of the Catholic School System.

Cheer Season…
The regular season Cheerleading program runs from mid August until mid November culminating with a cheer championship. 

Regions...
Schools are placed in geographic regions and come together to a regional site to practice and play games. (CYO Cheerleading is open to youth of all denominations – if you have questions about which Region you will cheer for, please contact the CYO Office.)

Click below for a list of the Athletic Directors by Region

Athletic Director Contact info.

Comments, Concerns, Complaints...
Any coach, athlete, parent, or spectator can make a comment, voice a concern, or register a complaint on situations concerning rules, officiating, playing conditions, etc.  This must be done in writing, to the CYO Region Athletic Director within 3 days of the incident.  (See communication form in Coaches CYO Sport Manual)

Coaches...
CYO coaches are volunteers who invest many hours of time and energy to make great memories for kids.  Coaches are required to take the ASEP course (American Sport Education Program), participate in the CYO Cheer training, be background checked and attend all required coaches meetings.  Only CYO certified coaches may assist with the team or occupy the team side of the field.

Practices…
Practice days and times will determined by the individual region coaches.  Practice is an important component to building a strong Cheer Team.  Consistent attendance at practice is strongly recommended.

Games...
Games are played every Saturday beginning the first Saturday after Labor Day until mid November. A game schedule is given to all coaches as soon as it becomes available.  The schedule will also be available on our website:  cyocamphoward.org

Gate Fee...
There is a gate fee charged for all CYO regular season football games and playoff games.  CYO Cheer Coaches and cheerleaders are free. This fee helps defray the expense of site monitors, officials, field rentals and keeps participant fees from increasing.

Officials.
If you know anyone who would be interested in becoming a Football Official, CYO would be happy to direct any interested person to the proper training meetings.

Equipment...
Cheer uniforms are owned and maintained by CYO.  They are distributed prior to the start of the season to all participants by region.  At the end of the season the uniforms are collected, cleaned, inventoried and stored.  Uniforms must be returned in a timely fashion to avoid additional fee/charges being assessed to your account.

Equipment & Uniform Distribution…
Your confirmation letter will include specific information about dates and times of equipment check out for your region.

Uniform Care During Season…
Wash sweaters & skorts in cold water & gentle detergent and hang to dry.  DO NOT USE BLEACH.

Equipment & Uniform Return Policy...
All equipment will be returned following the cheer championship.  Equipment returned after this time will be subject to a $100.00 late fee.  Equipment not returned by the due date will be billed at full replacement cost.

Uniform Replacement Cost:

Sweater:  $75.00
Skort:  $50.00
Poms: $25.00