EMW Cheerleading

We would like to welcome you to our family!

We are extremely excited for the 2024 season! 

In our program, the safety and enjoyment of our athletes is our #1 priority. We teach our cheerleaders a plethora of skills and techniques to not only help with the sport but to improve upon life skills as well. 

We hope that you find this website helpful and we welcome you to submit any suggestions to help better this program. If you would like further information about our cheer program, contact our Cheer Coordinator, Kaleigh Struzinsky at EMWCheerleading@gmail.com

 Thank You for visiting our website!

Wild Allstars Queen of the Jungle 10/22/23

Peewee- 1st Place

Freshman- 1st Place

JV- 1st Place, and GRAND CHAMPIONS

UB Spirit Challenge 10/29/2023

Peewee- 3rd Place

Freshman- 4th Place

JV- 1st Place, and GRAND CHAMPIONS

Empire West Competition11/5/2023

Peewee-2nd Place

Freshman-1st Place

JV-1st Place, and GRAND CHAMPIONS

NYS Recreation Championships 11/11/2023

JV-1st Place and GRAND CHAMPIONS

Athlete’s age is determined as of September 1.

Our Pee-Wee team is the youngest cheer squad. These girls cheer at football games, as well as compete in local competitions. This squad is great for all young girls in the area who are looking to try a new sport! All talents are welcome whether they are experienced or a beginner.

They will learn the basics of cheerleading, performance routines, and most of all, they will begin to build friendships that will last a lifetime!

The bigger the squad the better! Come join our team, you won't regret it :)

Our team is a competitive team with lots of potential. We cheer at all league games and compete in at least three competitions. On this squad, we begin to master the basics of cheerleading and work towards harder combinations of motions, skills, and stunts.

We continue to build on the relationships that were formed as PeeWee and welcome new girls to join our family. We are welcoming of all talents and skill levels. We have a lot of fun and strive for first place at every competition.

We love having a huge family and would hope that you will join usl!

Our team is a highly competitive and participates in cheering at league football games as well as cheerleading competitions. We encourage all to join and become part of our family. We continue to build of off relationships that we have built in previous years as well as form new relationships with those looking to join! All talent and skill levels are welcome to join this team.

We continue to master the basic cheerleading motions and work towards perfecting harder combinations of stunts, skills, and motions.

Last year, we placed first at two competitions and second at another. This year, we are hoping to place first at all of our competitions while ensuring a fun and enjoyable season. We need your help in achieving our goal of first at every competition and having a fun season! See you on the field! 

If you are interested in a Varsity team, please contact Kaleigh at emwcheerleading@gmail.com for more information. 

Jenna Sullivan - Peewee Coach

Brianne Wittmeyer - Freshman Coach

Andrea Derkovitz - JV Coach

August Practices

August practices will occur Monday through Thursday 6-8pm at the Creek Road Field for all teams, unless otherwise specified by the coach. During these practices, athletes will learn basic skills and cheers for game day. Please check your emails for updates/cancellations. Parents are not required to stay for these practices.

September-November Practices

Indoor gym practices begin the week after school starts with reduced practice days/hours, determined by the head coach. Gyms may include Iroquois High School, Intermediate School, a local church, or other facilities in the area. During these practices, athletes will fine tune their game day cheers and learn a full cheer routine to be performed at this season's competitions. Parents are not allowed to stay for these practices unless given permission by their child's head coach and the coordinator.

• Cheerleaders should wear:
• A comfortable T-shirt (no buttons or zippers),
• Comfortable athletic shorts/pants (i.e. yoga pants, sweat pants, soffe shorts. Pants/shorts cannot have zippers or pockets.) NO JEANS!
• Cheerleading Sneakers ONLY (with socks).
• Hair should be off of the face and tied back. 
• If it's cold, bring a sweater/hat/gloves to keep warm
• Please also send your child with TWO water bottles. 

How much of a time commitment is EMW Cheer?

• August practices typically run from 6-8pm for all teams. At these practices, cheerleaders will learn the sideline cheers for the football games. Games will occur on Saturday's between late August and early November.
• September- Mid-November practices typically run from 6:15-7:30pm for PeeWee and 6:15-8pm for all other teams. At these practices, cheerleaders will learn their competition routines. We generally attend 3-4 local competitions on weekends between late October and Mid-November.
• You should plan to arrive at practice 5-10 minutes early to ensure a proper start time for the team.
• Cheerleading is a BIG time commitment. All cheerleaders are required to be at every practice, game, and competition. If there is a conflict with practice schedules/games, please contact your head coach ASAP. We understand special and unavoidable circumstances arise. We are willing to work with busy schedules and different things that may come about, but please notify the coach ASAP so they they may plan accordingly.
• Competition Commitment: If you choose to have your daughter compete she will have to attend all competitions and practices. If you are unable to make a competition for any reason, please speak with your head coach and coordinators to figure out what is best for your daughter and the team.

2024 UNIFORM FITTING 

Dates and times for our 2024 uniform fitting is TBD. 

This event is for registered cheerleaders. Contact our  Cheer Coordinators at EMWCheerleading@gmail.com for any questions or concerns.

Cheerleaders will be asked sizing informaiton during registration. 

Cheerleaders will be handed all of their materials after the season has started. 

  See information below for the cost breakdown of the uniform items. 

It is extremely important that ALL UNIFORM ITEMS are brought to EVERY game and competition. 

Cheerleaders must uphold a professional look that coincides with their performance. If one cheerleader forgets an item, the entire squad will not be able to wear that item or they may have to change their look. 

(Please speak with your head coach/coordinators if there is a conflict.)

Below is the list of items that each cheerleader will be required to bring to every game and competition.

*There will be no refunds for purchased equipment *

A: Shell/Vest  (Top of the uniform.)   Must be returned   at the end of the season. Cost: Included in registration 

B: Skirt (Bottom of the uniform.)  Must be returned   at the end of the season.Cost: Included in registration  

C: Spankies  (Worn underneath the skirt and over the underwear) *Athletes will keep. Cost: About $15

D: Crop Top (Worn underneath Shell/Vest) *Athletes will keep. Cost: tbd

E: Sneakers (Specific cheer sneaker for Competitions ONLY). *Parents will purchase separately and Athletes will keep. For games we ask that girls wear a comfortable sneaker and if possible an old cheer sneaker. Cost: $70 There is a specific sneaker that we are requiring for competition this year.  

F: Warm-up Jacket -(Worn over Shell/Vest) *Parents will purchase from Equipment Manager and Athletes will keep. Cost: $ 50 parents will purchase

G: Warm-up Pants-(Matches Jacket. Can be worn with or without skirt) *Parents will purchase from Equipment Manager and Athletes will keep. Cost: tbd

H: Cheer Bows (2-3 Bows will be given out and the correct bow must be worn at the games/competition). Athletes will keep. Cost: Included in Registration

I: Socks Any white, no show sock will do for games & competitions.

Optional:

1. Cheer Bag: tbd

3. Beanies: $25

For Competition: It is recommended that parents bring bobby pins, extra hair ties, hair spray, and bring a comb/brush (just for their cheerleader). It is not required but will not be supplied by EMW. 

  In addition to the uniform,  ALWAYS send your child with AT LEAST TWO water bottles to all practices, games, and competitions. There are not always water fountains or the option to purchase bottled water.  

***In the event of inclement weather, please refer to the Head Coach of your team for suggestions (i.e. clear poncho, mud boots/shoes, anything to keep the girls warm.) Red, white, or blue, is preferred, but ultimately anything to keep the girls warm will do***