FLAG CADETS and HIGHSTEPPERS Demographics
The Flag Division is made up of two squads known as the Flag Cadets and High Steppers. Our Flag Cadets are in Pre-Kindergarten while our High Steppers are in Kindergarten.
New Participants
New cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on their grade level.
Returning Participants
Returning cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on their grade level.
Concession Stand
All families are required to work the concession stand on one day, one time each season, for one hour prior to or following your participant's game or performance.
If a team does not have full coverage during their assigned time, no game announcement will be provided for that team.
Equipment
The BWYAA provides a uniform for game day. The uniform is returned at the end of the season. The BWYAA will also provide hairbow that is the cheerleaders to keep at the end of the season.
Practices
In this Division, teams are permitted to practice two times each week throughout the season. Practices do not exceed one and a half hours in length. Locations are communicated by the Head Coach.
Performances
All Flag Cadet and High Stepper performances are at JR Smith Park in Sunbury, Ohio. Regular season games begin the weekend of Labor Day for eight weeks. These performances are generally scheduled early morning or mid-day each Saturday. Parking is congested during game transitions, please plan accordingly.
The paved driveway from the Scoreboard around to the Concession Stand must remain clear in the event of an emergency. Games and performances will be halted if this parking request is violated.
Special Event
At the end of the season, the BWYAA sponsors a Monday Night Football experience for our Flag Divisions. Games are played under the lights with special activities throughout the evening. This event is a celebration for all of our football players and cheerleaders and is a great way to end the season. Our Flag Cadets and High Steppers steal the half-time show!
Additional Questions
Please feel free to check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or reach out to our Cheer Advisor for a direct conversation.
JUNIOR DIVISION
Demographics
The Junior Division is made up of four (4) 1st through 3rd grade teams.
New Participants
New cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on grade level and existing squad sizes.
Returning Participants
Returning cheerleaders are assigned to their team from the previous year. While our Cheer Vice-President does everything she can to keep teams together it may not be possible.
Concession Stand
All families are required to work the concession stand on one day, one time each season, for one hour prior to or following your participant's game or performance.
If a team does not have full coverage during their assigned time, no game announcement will be provided for that team.
Equipment
The BWYAA provides a uniform and hairbow for game day, and new to the 2020 season, all items are kept by the cheerleader at the end of season! You will need to supply white ankle socks and white tennis shoes.
Practices
Practices usually begin the fourth week in July and are anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half in duration twice a week. After school begins, some teams choose to practice once a week.
Games
All games are played at JR Smith Park in Sunbury, Ohio. Regular season games begin the weekend of Labor Day for eight weeks. Game times fluctuate each weekend. Parking is congested during game transitions, please plan accordingly.
The paved driveway from the Scoreboard around to the Concession Stand must remain clear in the event of an emergency. Games will be halted if this parking request is violated.
Tournament
The 4th graders participate in a Tournament game at the end of the season. All of the 4th grade cheerleaders are invited to participate in this event.
Additional Questions
Please feel free to check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or reach out to our Head Che
Demographics
The Senior Division is made up of four (4) 4th through 6th grade teams.
New Participants
New participants are assigned to squads based on age and existing squad sizes.
Returning Players
Returning participants are assigned to their team from the previous year. While our Cheer Vice-President does everything she can to keep teams together it may not be possible.
Equipment
The BWYAA provides a uniform and hairbow for game day, and new to the 2020 season, all items are kept by the cheerleader at the end of season! You will need to supply white ankle socks and white tennis shoes.
Practices
Practices usually begin the fourth week in July and are anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half in duration twice a week. After school begins, some teams choose to practice once a week.
Concession Stand
ll families are required to work the concession stand on one day, one time each season, for one hour prior to or following your participant's game or performance.
If a team does not have full coverage during their assigned time, no game announcement will be provided for that team.
Games
All games are played at JR Smith Park in Sunbury, Ohio. Regular season games begin the weekend of Labor Day for eight weeks. Game times fluctuate each weekend. Parking is congested during game transitions, please plan accordingly.
The paved driveway from the Scoreboard around to the Concession Stand must remain clear in the event of an emergency. Games will be halted if this parking request is violated.
Tournament
The 6th graders participate in a Tournament game at the end of the season. All of the 6th grade cheerleaders are invited to participate in this event.
Additional Questions
Please feel free to check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or reach out to our Head Cheer Advisor for a direct conversation.