High Point Hawks Cheerleading

SPIRITED HEARTS

We stand together in support of our team
United, committed, one motive one dream.

What we do is different unlike all the rest,
But somehow the same when we all try our best.

We don’t use a bat, a ball, or a net,
Just determination, and muscle, endurance, and sweat.

We cheer because we love the thrill of the game,
To motivate the crowd-nothing else is the same.

So don’t call us ditzy, and don’t call us cute,
Lose the misconceptions, seek out the truth.

Our spirit is endless, our hearts filled with pride,
Please look past the stereotype and see the athlete inside

HPMF Cheerleading

Cheer Director: Christie Smith (973)903-1669 cheermom@ptd.net
Assistant Director: Lisa Mazza
Members at Large: Laurie Billings & Amelia Millan
Choreography: Meghan Hornyak

HPMF cheerleading has 2 divisions: Football Cheer & Competition Cheer

Cheerleading is a team sport and commitment is an important key!

Whether cheering for Football Cheer, or Competition Cheerleading attendance at practice(even summer), events, competitions, games, etc is mandatory. We expect that each child who signs up makes cheerleading a priority from cheer camp thru the end of the season.

Being a member of the HPMF cheerleading program has many rewards and is a valuable experience that your child will remember for a lifetime. Additionally, your child will give pride and spirit to our program, and community through her participation.

Positive parent support is just as important in the success of your child’s experience in the program.

Football cheerleaders are placed according to the grade they will be in September of that year.
Flag K-2nd
Pony 3rd-4th
Super 5th-6th
Pee-Wee 7th
Midgets 8th
There are NO exceptions made to what level they cheer at.

Competition Cheerleaders must tryout for a spot on a comp team. Please see the competition cheer section for more information.

Football Cheer Registration:

There are three registration dates in May. Information goes home with the school or can be found on the website. Registration is $85 for football cheerleading plus the cost of team gear(see below), and each family must sell 10 raffle tickets.

Camp:

All girls must have a note from their doctor stating they are in good health to participate in cheerleading. No one will be allowed to participate without this.

Attendance at camp is Mandatory. Football cheer camp is usually the last week of July(M-F) at High Point High School. Camp is run by the HP high school varsity cheerleaders. At camp they will be taught the basics of cheerleading (jumps, stunting safety, arm drills etc.) and their half-time routine. All girls must come to camp in red bottoms and black tops.
They attend camp according to the level they are on.
Flag & Pony 5:00-6:30pm
Super, Pee-Wee & Midget 7-8:30pm

Practices:

Practices will begin in August, immediately following camp. The first three weeks of August cheer practices are held at Woodbourne park, in Wantage. Once the fair is cleaned up we move to the fairgrounds for practices.
Practice days and times are announced by the coach, but practices usually begin at 5:30/6:00 and run 1 ½ to 2 hours 3 to 4 days a week. Once the games start in September the practice schedule changes and becomes less intense.

Uniforms:

Uniform hand outs are held prior to pictures & pep rally. They are held at the Richards building at the fairgrounds. Each uniform is labeled and tracked. There is a $50 uniform deposit which we hold until the uniform is returned in the same condition. Your check will be returned to you at uniform returns in November. If we do not get the uniform back or it is damaged the check will be cashed. If the uniform is not returned or HPMF can not cash the check that child will not be able to attend the banquet and/ or receive their award. They also will not be able to participate in the program the following year until the uniform is returned and/or paid for.

Team Gear

Each cheerleader is responsible to secure ALL mandatory gear. A complete listing is below. Items in good condition can be reused if the styles have not changed. All items are available at registration.

Team Gear Includes:

Midrift
Spankies
Cheer sneakers
White no-show socks
Black leggings
Hair bow
Camp/Practice clothing

All levels/squads MUST have the same team gear! The white no-show socks can be purchased at any store.

Practice Dress Code

All cheerleaders must come dressed appropriately . Clothing must fit correctly not too big or small. No belly shirts, no jewelry, no fake nails, no slip on sneakers. Practice/camp clothing is available to be purchased. All cheerleaders must come to practice in cheer sneakers, proper clothing, and hair pulled up and back. NO EXCEPTIONS! Proper shoes and dress code is an important factor in insuring the safety of the cheerleaders.

Game Schedule:

We do not receive game schedules until late August. This is because we need to get them from the NJYFL. Once we receive them you will get it. They are posted on our website once available. ALL levels cheer at home and away games. Directions to all fields are on the website.

Forms

The following forms and paperwork needs to be in before cheer camp:

Registration form and money,
doctors note,
parents code of conduct,
signed volunteer form and check,
and you have signed and received 10 mandatory raffle tickets to sell