JJM Cheer FAQ's

Who Can cheer? 

JJM cheer is open to athletes age 5-14 (based on age on August31, no high school students and must be in kindergarten or above, TK athletes may be accepted based on coach evaluation) with any experience level. Divisions are based on athlete's age and skill. During the fall we will only offer recreational teams, with competition season running November - January. Our recreational teams focus on cheer instruction and athlete development. All athletes will attend an evaluation in May for team placements.  

 Click here for more information on cheer divisions and squads. 

Cheer is a team sport and every athlete serves a valuable role.  We recommend athletes do not play other sports during the cheer season.  Athlete's missing practices and/or games impact other athlete's ability to practice and perform.  

When is cheer season?

Cheer season runs July- November. 

 Practice schedules can be found here. 

 Cheerleaders perform sideline and a halftime show at all games. Games start in August and can continue into November based on playoffs. Games are typically on Saturdays, game time depends on athlete's division.  

Recreational cheer will showcase at the SAC league competition held in November and competitive cheer will attend 2-3 competitions during the season.



How much is cheer? What does it pay for?

Recreational cheer is $500. This fee covers: 

- Registration Shirt 

- July 11-12 Camp

- Spring Clinics 

- Sideline cheer instruction, choreography, and stunt instruction

 - Music for games, halftime performances, and competition 

- 4 bows (practice, game day, competition, and Breast Cancer awareness)

 - Insurance, facility fees, and equipment

We do recommend ALL athletes be concurrently enrolled in a tumbling class for skill development.  Please reach out to our VP of Cheer if you need information on locations and options.

For the Click here to register for the 2026 Season! 

Uniforms?

Uniforms are purchased from our uniform vendor at an additional cost.

For practice cheerleaders wear a red JJM t shirt or tank with black cheer shorts or skirt and cheer shoes (no Converse, sketchers, etc.).  Hair must be up in a ponytail with a bow. No jewelry or earrings. DO NOT GET EARS PIERCED DURING THE CHEER SEASON.  EARINGS MUST BE REMOVED FOR PRACTICES, GAMES, and COMPETITIONS.

On Game Days cheerleaders wear shell, skirt, and white cheer shoes.  Hair style can vary from week to week.  

Uniform fitting will take place in May, items must be paid for no later than May 25th.  

Click here for more details on our 2026 Cheer uniform!



Are there any other cheer activities? How can my child prepare for the season?

Jan 26- Apr 26 we have asked Flip N Fly to offer a class exclusive to JJM athletes that focuses on athlete strength, flexibility, stunting, and tumbling skills.  This class is not a JJM sponsored class but only open to our athletes.  To sign up or for more information go to:Flip N Fly

Cheer Clinics (April/May)- Cheer 101 clinics will be offered in April and chant and stunt clinics will be offered in May.  Athletes will be taught motions, jumps, intro to stunting, and a few cheers. Clinics are FREE to registered athletes.

Cheer Camp- is the first event of the season as teams.  Cheer camp will be held July 11-12th, 2026 in Rocklin CA.  Cheer camp is a required event and part of cheer registration. 

Want more information? Contact us...

If you have other questions or need more information, please reach out to our VP of Cheer at vpcheer@jesuitjrmarauders.com.