1.  What is the cost to cheer for 2010 the season?
a. The price per cheerleader is $105 for the season *$95 if sibling discount applies*

(The reason for the price increase this season is because it is time to order ALL new uniforms! We have not done a complete refresh of uniforms in 10 years. We received lots of feedback on the desire for better quality uniforms so we are raising the cost to make sure we can still provide the other fun “goodies” girls have come to expect over the years).

Save $10 per cheerleader when you take advantage of Early bird sign up April 1- June 1 Same as sibling discount $95.

2. What does my cheerleader get for the $105 registration fee?
a. Uniform to use
b. Poms to use
c. Hooded Sweatshirt to keep
d. Hair bow or socks (undecided) to keep
e. End of season trophy (to keep of course)

3. What other uniform requirements are there?  What are parents responsible for purchasing?
a. Bloomers/spankies should be worn underneath uniforms.  These run about $8 and can be purchased at Cheers Sports (www.cheerssports.com) Mention you are with AYFL and receive a discount.  Leggings or tights are recommended for cold days. Coaches will determine colors for each team.  Athletic shoes required. (Cheer shoes not required; we are outside and shoes will get dirty!)

4. What is the age requirement?
a. A cheerleader for AYFL must be at least 5 years old and no older than 13 (14 if a rising 9th grader)
b. Cheer divisions are mapped closely to the football divisions
i. D league: Ages 5-7
ii. C league: Ages 8-9
iii. B league: Ages 10-11
iv. A league: Ages 12-13

5. My son also plays for AYFL; can I have them placed on the same team?
a. Yes we honor sibling requests, please make sure and indicate your son’s name on registration form. **Please note, for some siblings there are several years difference in age…some parents indicated it was difficult for younger girls in the older leagues.  Parent’s choice, just want to share the feedback we received.

6. When and where are games played?
a. Games are held on Saturdays at the Lansdowne fields behind Belmont Ridge Middle School.  *if games are cancelled due to weather we make every attempt to play Sunday.  All game schedules and weather announcements can be found updated  AYFL’s website: www.ayfl.org

7. How often is practice?
a. Practice schedules are to be no more than 1.5 hours 2x week.  Typically cheer practice is planned at the same location/days of week as the associated football team.

8. I am interested in coaching or helping coach my daughter’s squad, what do I need to do?
a. We welcome interested coaches!  Cheer coaching for AYFL does not require the certifications needed for our football coaches.  Prior youth coaching experience is preferred but not required.  If you have approximately (5) hours per week to volunteer, are good with kids and excited to grow our cheer program than we would like to hear from you.  Coaching applications are accepted through www.sportability.com/ayfl