Dexter Youth Cheer Program

Grades K/1/2

• Game Bow: $5 cash due at the first practice
• Dexter Cheer Shirt - (need link)
• Shoes - must have plain white shoes. Suggested indoor shoes and outdoor shoes
• Black leggings

Grades 3/4 & 5/6 Sideline Cheer

Cheerleaders will be placed on grade-level teams (3rd/4th grade or 5th/6th grade), subject to change based on enrollment. No prior experience is necessary. Our program focuses on cheerleading fundamentals—including proper form, motions, tumbling, jumps, and basic stunts—while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Schedule: 

• Practices: twice a week starting the week of August 24th
• Games: Saturday mornings, September through October (6-game season) game times TBA
• Pictures: August 25th
• Banquet: October 28th (Full program banquet; each family to bring a dish)

Required uniform - Families are responsible for purchasing game gear, indoor practice shoes and outdoor game shoes via Amazon, as well as plain black leggings and white no-show socks for cold weather.:

• Game Bow: $5 cash due at the first practice
• Skirt - 
  • Grades 3/4
  • Grades 5/6 
• Shell - 
  • Grades 3/4
  • Grades 5/6
• Shoes - must have plain white shoes. Suggested indoor shoes and outdoor shoes
• Provided Gear: The program will supply the midriff, spankies, and poms to use for the 2026 season.