Practice starts in early August. It is important for girls to attend as many summer practices as possible as this is when girls will learn all the game-day cheers, jumps, stunts, and halftime routine.
Cheerleading is a big commitment. It is important for girls to attend as many summer practices as possible. Once the season is underway all games, practices, and competition practices are mandatory. Cheerleading is a TEAM sport. When one cheerleader is missing an entire stunt group is unable to practice its stunt and the entire team is unable to practice its pyramid. Coaches have to take time away from the next practice to teach what was missed. Routines move fast and cheerleaders can fall behind if they are absent.
Competition takes place from late October to early November. The Junior Hornets participate in the Cheer for A Cure competition and the annual MYCA Competition.
2024 MYCA Competition
2024 Cheer for A Cure
Dates - TBD
Practices generally run 2-3 days per week depending on team. Practice will take place at Essex Elementary Gym depending on availability. During the weeks leading up to competition additional practice time will be added. All practices are mandatory. Please contact your daughter's coach for more specific information on practice days and times.
Jr. Hornets Night is a fun tradition where the Manchester-Essex High School cheerleaders and football team invite the Jr. Hornets cheerleaders and football players to be recognized on the field at a high school game. It usually takes place on a Friday night home game in September or October. Its a great opportunity for the girls to cheer alongside the high school cheerleaders and a memorable night for all.
The football schedule comes out at the end of August. Games begin the weekend after Labor Day and go through the end of November. Most games are on Sunday, but there is the possibility of a Saturday game. Game times vary. Our home field is Hyland Field at MERSD Middle/High School. All cheerleaders are responsible for travel to both home and away games. Away games take place at various schools within our league. Cheerleaders are required to arrive 1 hour prior to game for warmup.
All Junior Hornets Families are required to participate in our annual calender raffle fundraiser.
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