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PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR SIDELINE CHEER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITIVE CHEER.
The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with East Howard Jaguars, Inc., is proud to offer a comprehensive competitive cheerleading program this fall!
This program provides athletes with the unique opportunity to experience both sideline and competitive cheerleading. From August through November, participants will support East Howard Jaguars football games by leading crowd-energizing sideline cheers and promoting team spirit. Athletes will learn age and skill appropriate cheers, jumps, stunts, and pyramids to perform at games and events throughout the fall season. Choreography for our competition routines will also be taught during this time.
Beginning in November and continuing through April, the focus shifts to competitive cheerleading, where athletes will train in choreographed routines to perform at local and regional competitions. The competitive season emphasizes performance technique, team synchronization, and skill development. While formal tumbling instruction is not provided, athletes with prior tumbling experience may be permitted to incorporate their skills into routines with coach approval.
This program is perfect for athletes looking to build a strong cheer foundation while growing in a dynamic, team-oriented, and competitive environment!
No prior cheerleading experience is necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm!
• Price: $800 (includes practices and competitions) All additional costs associated with competitions or travel would be paid by families (admission, travel, lodging) as outlined in a parent meeting prior to competition season. East Howard Jaguars’ Booster Club will be fundraising to assist with these costs.
• Uniforms will be provided to athletes to borrow
• Cheer bows will be included with registration
• Eight (8) month commitment (August 4th through April)
• Summer practices will start on August 4th at Troy Park in Elkridge. For the month of August ONLY, practices will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages 5 & 6: 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Ages 7-16 (must be born in 2010 or earlier): 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Starting August 26th, practices will be twice a week and will run through November. Practices will be held at Thomas Viaduct Middle School, Bellows Spring Elementary, or Long Reach High School. Exact practice locations, times, and days for the fall will be released mid-August. All regular practices and games are required, unless otherwise excused by a coach.
• Athletes will need to purchase white no shoe socks, and white cheer shoes.
• All participants must have a photo ID from the MVA or MMYFCL no later than September 1st.
• Games will start on Saturday, September 6th and will be held every weekend through mid-November. IDs must be received in order to participate.
• Games are typically held on Friday evenings or Saturdays and may require some local travel.
• The Mid-Maryland Competition will be held in November. All other competitions will be held December-April.
REFUND POLICY: A $29 administrative fee applies to all refund requests made prior to July 19. A 50% administrative fee applies to requests made July 19-August 26. No refunds after August 26th.
Registration deadline – July 28th, 2025
• Sideline Cheer Activity Numbers RP5314
o RP5314.501 – 6U
o RP5314.502 – 8U
o RP5314.503 – 10U
o RP5314.504 – 12U
o RP5314.505 – 14U
Information: Tyler Moore, 410-313-4715 or tymoore@howardcountymd.gov.
• Price: $800 (includes practices and competitions) All additional costs associated with competitions or travel would be paid by families (admission, travel, lodging) as outlined in a parent meeting prior to competition season. East Howard Jaguars’ Booster Club will be fundraising to assist with these costs.
• Uniforms will be provided to athletes to borrow
• Cheer bows will be included with registration
• Eight (8) month commitment (August 4th through April)
• Summer practices will start on August 4th at Troy Park in Elkridge. For the month of August ONLY, practices will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages 5 & 6: 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Ages 7-16 (must be born in 2010 or earlier): 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Starting August 26th, practices will be twice a week and will run through November. Practices will be held at Thomas Viaduct Middle School, Bellows Spring Elementary, or Long Reach High School. Exact practice locations, times, and days for the fall will be released mid-August. All regular practices and games are required, unless otherwise excused by a coach.
• Athletes will need to purchase white no shoe socks, and white cheer shoes.
• All participants must have a photo ID from the MVA or MMYFCL no later than September 1st.
• Games will start on Saturday, September 6th and will be held every weekend through mid-November. IDs must be received in order to participate.
• Games are typically held on Friday evenings or Saturdays and may require some local travel.
• The Mid-Maryland Competition will be held in November. All other competitions will be held December-April.
REFUND POLICY: A $29 administrative fee applies to all refund requests made prior to July 19. A 50% administrative fee applies to requests made July 19-August 26. No refunds after August 26th.
Registration deadline – July 28th, 2025
• Sideline Cheer Activity Numbers RP5314
o RP5314.501 – 6U
o RP5314.502 – 8U
o RP5314.503 – 10U
o RP5314.504 – 12U
o RP5314.505 – 14U
Information: Tyler Moore, 410-313-4715 or tymoore@howardcountymd.gov
Age Group/Camp
Youth
Skills
FA FY25
FA FY26
Location
Thomas Viaduct MS at Thomas Viaduct MS
Long Reach HS at Long Reach High
Bellows Spring ES at Bellows Spring Elementary
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