CATCH THE SPIRIT!
2008 Cheerleading Frequently Asked Questions
CHAA Cheerleading is a recreational cheerleading league run by the CHAA Cheerleading board and the Gwinnett Football League (GFL) in affiliation with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation. All children from grades 1st-8th are eligible to cheer.
How do I register my child?
This is done two ways:
1 – Walk-Up Registration – Saturday, March 29th at Collins Hill High School computer lab from 10am-2pm. This is the only walk up registration that we will have.
2- Online Registration – Begins, Saturday, March 29th at 10am and will continue until Weds., April 30th at midnight.
Directions for Online Registration: Go to www.chaasports.com. Click on the “Register Here” link on the left hand side of the website. Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or debit card only. You must have Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Communicator 4.08 or newer. The site is not available on Apple McIntosh computers.
What are the age requirements?
Grades 1st – 8th. Your child must be registered for the 1st grade in the fall 2008 in order to be eligible to cheer.
What is the registration cost for my child?
The registration cost is $135. This includes the camp t-shirt, camp shorts, sweatshirt, trophy, stunt clinic, camp fee, cheer off fee and our administration costs. There is also an additional mandatory $35 raffle fundraiser due at registration. This $35 can be recouped by selling the raffle tickets. The registration fee is not refundable. There is an additional fee of $50 for out of county registrants.
What is the uniform cost?
This year is the beginning year for our new, three year uniform. We hope to have an example of the selected uniform posted to the site soon. The uniform cost is $282. This includes the shell, body liner, skirt, briefs, poms, warm-up and shoes. You may pre-pay for the uniform with MC or Visa when registering online, or pay cash or check at the time of fittings, May 3rd. We cannot accept MC or Visa at fittings. We do use this same uniform and warm up for 3 years, making it more cost effective. Please know that we make every attempt to keep the cost of the uniform as reasonable as possible.
What if I cannot afford for my child to cheer?
There are limited scholarships available for those who are having difficulty obtaining the funds to cheer. Please contact the cheerleading director to get more information on scholarships. They are given out based on need determined by the CHAA Cheerleading Board. We do have a limited amount that we are able to accommodate, so please contact us as soon as possible if you would like to fill out a request.
What are fittings? Is it necessary to come if I already know my child’s sizes?
Fittings are when we have all of our apparel reps. available to try on size runs for each piece of apparel that we will order for your child. It is absolutely necessary to be at fittings to ensure a proper fit. Our uniforms are custom made to your child’s measurements. It is the parent’s responsibility to approve the recommended sizes. This is the only opportunity that we will have to have access to all of the size runs, so please make it a priority to attend. Fittings will be held May 3rd at the Creekland Middle School Gym. Your particular fitting time will be printed on your registration receipt.
Can my daughter cheer for her brother’s football team?
This can only be accomplished if they are in the same grade. This is a GFL rule and strictly enforced. If you do have children in the same grade registered for both cheerleading and football, please let us know so that we may ensure that they are on the same team.
How long is the season?
The season will begin July 28th. The regular season runs through October. If the team that your child cheers for makes it to the playoffs, it can possibly run up until Nov. 15th.
What is cheerleading camp?
The CHHS cheerleaders coordinate and run a camp for our girls each year. This acts as their major fundraiser for the year. Typically, we have camp over 3 week nights at the beginning of the season. However, we are in talks that we may possibly have it for one full day on Saturday, August 2nd. Stay tuned for final information regarding camp.
Where do the games take place?
The games are spread out around the various Gwinnett County parks. Every attempt is made to evenly distribute the home/away games. The game schedule and directions to each park will be provided by your team manager. Transportation to each game is your responsibility.
How much do they practice?
Typically, teams practice 2-3 times a week, depending on the coach, with games on Saturdays. GFL rules limit 1st graders to only 2 practices a week, plus the games and all other grades are limited to 3 practices a week, plus games. There is to never be a Sunday practice.
Does my child have to try out for a team?
We do have assessments; however, every child is guaranteed a spot on a team. Assessments are an opportunity for the coaches to assess the skills of each cheerleader to fairly divide up the teams. Assessments are not mandatory, however, if your child is not assessed, their name will be blindly drawn from a hat and placed on a team. No exceptions. Assessments will be held July 24th (3rd, 4th & 5th grades) & July 25th (6th & 7th grades). There are no assessments for 1st, 2nd and 8th grades.
There is no experience required to cheer on any recreational cheerleading squad.
Cheerleading is a great deal of fun both physically and socially for girls and boys of all ages. CHAA warmly invites you to join our Eagle family.