About the program
Watertown-Belmont Youth Football & Cheerleading offers cheerleading for grades 1st through 8th. Teams are divided by grade level. The Cheerleading teams are for any child in the grades 1st-8th within the Watertown and Belmont area. For the month of August, practices will be Monday - Thursday 6:00-8:00pm. After Labor day, practices will be held at gym within the Watertown Area. Practice Schedule for after Labor day is determined when the season starts as it is based on the availability from City of Watertown Public School System. Our cheerleaders will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading throughout the season such as sideline cheers, jumps, motions, tumbling, and stunting. While learning the fundamentals of cheerleading, the teams will participate in local cheer competitions. After Labor Day, our Cheerleading teams will move their practices indoors as practices will be 2 to 3 days a week. Practice schedules are determined by space availability and will be announced to families when the season start in August. With the registration fee, all cheerleaders will be given a skirt and top that belongs to the program and must be returned at the end of the season. Parent will be responsible to purchase cheer sneakers, cheer bows, and other items for the uniforms. The program does offer a bundle package for families to order that includes the cheer sneakers, warm-up suit, briefs, and crop top. Please note that all practices are mandatory and added practices may occur closer to competition.