Our mission at CPC Junior Cheer is to provide a Christ-centered Cheer Program that glorifies God by developing athletes who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, character, and a strong desire for excellence in all we do. Christ is in all aspects of our program as we seek to be ambassadors for Him, His church, and His people through the exciting sport of cheer!

Junior Cheer is available for all girls ages 6-14, entering grades 1-8. We offer a full season of sideline cheer in support of our CPC Junior Football teams, as well as the unique opportunity to advance in the sport of cheer through developing skills in stunting and choreography.

Our aim is to see cheerleaders of all skill levels grow in their passion for the sport while gaining strong skills in leadership and a unifying spirit. Through our wholesome, community based, Christian environment we want to help prepare our athletes for high school cheer. Registration begins March 1 for returners and March 8th for everyone else.

Information about the Season

Starting the first week in August, practices will me Monday-Thursday 6-8 pm for ages 8-14, and 6-7:30 pm for ages 6 & 7 (minis). After Labor Day, mandatory practice will shift to Tuesdays and Thursdays for all cheerleaders.

The time commitment required to complete the CPC Jr. Cheer season safely and with integrity is not conductive to participation in other fall sports. For the safety of every member of each squad, Cheerleaders will be expected to attend all practices and Saturday games, which other sport schedules will conflict with.

Cheerleading specifically requires formations for routines and stunding, and these formations cannot be altered easily - changes required due to absences for other fall sports become a physical risk to all involved. If you register your daughter for cheer, it will be expected that she commits fully to this sport and this program for the duration of the season. 

SAVE THE DATE:

Monday August 4th - First day of practice - CPC Campus

The Jamboree is an event that is very important to attend.  Jamboree usually occurs on the last Saturday in August. It is our first opportunity to cheer in uniform for our teams..

Other Important Information:

Saturday Game Schedule usually comes out a week before the 1st game so please be patient. 

Labor Day weekend and Monday September 4th (Labor Day) are days off.

We participate in sideline cheer through the football season which consists of 7 regular season games. We will have the opportunity to advance to 1 playoff game and 1 championship game along with the teams. We consider the season to consist of up to 9 weekends so plan accordingly.

Year End Awards Banquet will be held the first or second Monday in November.

Cheer FAQ

Q: What age does my daughter have to be to participate in Jr. Cheer?

A: CPCJC is open to girls ages 6-14. 

Q: Does my child need to attend Cedar Park to participate?

A: No. This program is open to all girls in the community with an interest in cheerleading.

Q: Does my daughter have to be a Christian to participate in CPCJC?

A: No. However, please be aware that this is a distinctly Christian program. Christ is in all aspects of CPC Jr Cheer practices and games. Our goal is to be ambassadors for Christ, His church and His people. We do ask that all cheerleaders bow their heads in respect during prayer.

Q: Will my daughter be cheering with kids her own age?

A: Girls ages 6 and 7 will make up the Minis squad. Ages 8 and up are placed on squads based on needs, skill level and team dynamics.

Q: I have a son playing football. Will my daughter be cheering for his team?

A: We schedule our game days to be able to cheer for each of the teams as equally as possible throughout the season and therefore are unable to guarantee that your daughter will be cheering for any specific team on game day. The goal of CPC Jr Cheer is to eventually expand our program and grow to have a dedicated squad for each football team.

Q: When do practices begin?

A: Practices begin in early August. 

Q: What is the practice schedule?

A: Starting the first week in August, practices will be Monday-Thursday 6-8 pm for ages 8-14, and 6-7:30 pm for ages 6 & 7 (minis). After Labor Day, mandatory practice will shift to Tuesdays and Thursdays for all cheerleaders.

Q: How long does the season run?

A: Our season starts in August and wraps up the second week of November at the end-of-season awards night.

Q: When are the games?

A: All regular season games are on Saturdays. Due to many variables we aren’t able to provide a set game schedule at the start of the season, but our aim is to notify you of schedules as soon as we have confirmation from the league for game times and field locations. Plan for every Saturday in our season to be filled with fun, football, and friends!

Q: Will the girls have the opportunity to compete?

A: Not at this time, however, we do welcome the opportunity to share all of the hard work our cheerleaders put into their year at an end of season Cheer Exhibition for families and friends to attend.

Q: I don’t have any cheer experience but I typically make myself available to participate in my daughters activities. Do you have a role for me in this program?

A: YES! We love parent participation. This program is built solely on volunteers. We need squad coaches, assistant coaches, photographers, and team moms. If you have questions, let’s talk more! cheer@cpcjf.org

Q: What will my daughter be wearing?

A: Traditional and classically styled cheer uniforms will be provided. This consists of a skirt with briefs, a shell with long sleeved liners, uniformed shoes, bows and jackets.

Contact

If you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to email our director Jenn Lopez at: cheer@cpcjf.org