Welcome to FRAA Recreational Cheer!

We are excited to offer recreational cheerleading for students in 1st through 6th grade. In being a part of a cheer team, your child will learn dance, tumbling, and stunting skills along with how to work together as a team, show spirit and support for one another, and make lifelong friends. We are looking forward to a great season of hard work and fun!

Our Mission

FRAA cheerleading was created on the principles of inclusivity and creating opportunities for students in the Franklin Regional school district. The recreational cheer squads will work together to represent a unified Franklin Regional school district by demonstrating friendship, practicing leadership, and promoting school spirit. The program builds the foundations of long-term success for Franklin Regional middle school and high school cheer programs.

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Who is eligible for FRAA recreational cheer?

• Students in grades 1st - 6th grade residing in the Franklin Regional School District are eligible for FRAA recreational cheer.
• Priority registration will be given to those not currently participating in another Franklin Regional cheer program. Students participating in another FR non-competitive cheer program may register for FRAA recreational cheer's waitlist, and participation will not be confirmed until registration is closed. This is to ensure availability and opportunity on the squads for students that do not have the option to cheer for other FR sports due to capacity limits.

How will the recreational cheer squads be determined?

• Registration for recreational cheer will occur annually in early September.
• Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis by the following teams:
  
  • White: 1st & 2nd grade
  • Blue: 3rd & 4th grade
  • Gold: 5th & 6th grade

Whom do the recreational squads cheer for?

• Cheer teams perform sideline chants and halftime routines at the FRAA boys' in-house basketball games (grades 3-6).
• Cheerleaders will also attend larger FRAA events such as girls' basketball in-house playoff games, travel basketball local tournaments, and baseball and softball opening day.

When does the season run?

• Registration will occur in the September timeframe.
  
• Weekly practices begin in November and run through mid-March.
• Games run from January - March.

When and where are practices held?

Team	Practice Schedule Subject to change based on gym availability	Practice Location Subject to change based on gym availability	Game Times Subject to change based on boys in-house schedule
Gold (5-6)	Saturdays 2-4pm	Newlonsburg Gymnasium	Mondays between 6-9pm
Blue (3-4)	Saturdays 12-2pm	Newlonsburg Gymnasium	Tuesdays between 7-9pm
White (1-2)	Tuesdays 6-7pm (Nov-Dec) Saturdays 10-12am (Jan-Mar)	Primary Gymnasium Newlonsburg Gymnasium	Tuesdays from 6-7pm

What is the cost for recreational cheer?

• Registration fees for recreational cheer are $150 and due at time of registration. Registration fees include:
  • Practice uniforms (t-shirts, shorts, scrunchie)
  • Pom-poms
  • Uniform bow
  • 2 cheer fundamental clinics (stunting and tumbling)

What equipment does my daughter need?

• Participants are responsible for purchasing the following items not covered by the registration fee:
  • Team uniforms
  • Socks
  • Cheer shoes
• Information regarding how to purchase the above is distributed once the season begins and is estimated at $175.
• Uniforms for the 2024-2025 season are the same as previous year and do not need to be re-purchased if they still fit appropriately.

How do I become a recreational cheer coach/volunteer?

• Volunteer opportunities are available during the registration process. 
• Volunteers must have all required clearances as stated in the FRAA by-laws.
• Each team requires a minimum of three volunteers (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager) to ensure parental supervision during practices and games.

Who can I contact for more details?

• Please contact [email protected] for additional questions or continuous improvement feedback regarding the program.