Cheerleading
The West Orange PAL offers anyone ages 5-14 (1st to 8th grade) the opportunity be a part of the West Orange Mustangs. The PAL Cheerleaders have supported the Mustang Football players to many championships.
Our goal is to provide our youth a sense of teamwork, team spirit, pride, sportsmanship, and discipline. Our season begins July 29th with practices weekday evenings. During this time the teams will learn their Spirit cheers, Half-time Dances, and Sideline Cheers. UCA Cheer Camp with UCA trainers will take place in August at WOHS! After the first game in September, practices will be 2-3 evenings a week.
The West Orange PAL also has a Competition Cheer Team. The Comp Team season begins during the fall football season. The team enters local competitions - UCA, NCA, and NJCDCA Certified taking place from November through early March. Once the football season ends, the team practices 3-4 days a week in the evening at WOHS. There is a time commitment expected for this team.
Registration for the 2024 Season
Online Registration for Cheerleading:
https://bit.ly/2024PALCheerleadingRegistration
Registration Costs:
January 1 - February 28: $275
March 1 - April 30: $325
May 1 - July 15: $350
After July 15th there is a $50 late fee ($400 for the season)
NEW CHEERLEADERS: Game Warm Up Package: $90*
Cheerleaders will receive game day jacket & pants
*Returning Cheerleaders do not need to purchase the warm up package
NEW CHEERLEADERS - Cheer Uniform Package: $160** (Grades 4-8)
**Must be registered by July 1st to be guaranteed to have shirt/short for July 29th Practice and to receive Uniform mid August
Practices will begin July 29th
UCA CAMP: August 5,6 & 7th, 6-7:30pm at WOHS Track.
Halftime Choreography Camp: August 24 & 25, 9am-1pm WOHS Tarnoff Gym
Mandatory Attendance for Grades 4-8
Payment Options:
In Person Payment in Full: Check made out to WOPAL, cash, credit card
Venmo (@WOPAL) must email the registration form to Info@wopal.org
Installment Payments must be done through Online Registration
Refunds will be honored through July 15th. Partial Refunds after July 15th-July 31st. There are no refunds as of August 1st.
Competition Team
Tryouts - COMING in SEPTEMBER 2024
Tryouts for the Winter 2024/2025 team will be held in September 2024.
REGISTER For TRYOUTS HERE: Link Coming In July 2024
There are separate registration fees for the Competition Team: $500 plus any additional fees should the team decide to enter additional competitions*. Fee includes 7-8 competitions**, buses for IMPACT competitions, and insurance.
*If the team attends Regionals and qualifies for Nationals at Disney, there may be additional costs. If the team enters a UCA/Varsity Sponsored Competition, there may be an additional cost.
**States will be determined based on NJCADA.
Practices:
Mondays: September - October 2024
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: November 2024- end of February 2024
Competitions:
7-8 Saturdays or Sundays between December 2024 & March 2025; most Recreational level competitions are in the morning with Award sessions around noon.
Common Questions:
When does practice start?
The season begins August 1st at the West Orange High School track.
Practices are held Monday through Thursday until our first game in mid September. Then we scale back to 2-3 nights a week.
Do I need my own equipment?
PAL provides cheerleaders with cheer bows and pom poms. Cheerleaders in grades 1-3 will receive a game uniform (long sleeves, vest, and skirt) returned at the end of the season. You will need to provide socks, sneakers/cheer shoes, bloomers (returning cheerleaders). Cheerleaders in Grades 4-8 purchase their own uniform which is kept. These uniforms are also used for the Competition Cheer team.
What events do you cheer for?
Our teams cheer at each PAL football game, which take place on Sundays and a few Saturday nights. Cheerleaders are expected to attend both home & away games. We also participate in clinics and charity events throughout the fall and winter.
What events does the Competition team attend?
Our Competition team will begin practices in September with competitions beginning as early as November. Practices will continue throughout the competition season ending March 1st. Cheerleaders are expected to attend practices and competitions. Competitions are UCA and/or NJCDCA certified.
How do I contact the coach?
Each team will have a TeamSnap account which will allow you to reach out to the coaches.
How do I get involved in the PAL Cheerleading Program?
PAL is always looking for volunteers to help promote and create a positive experience for the youth of West Orange. Volunteer options include but are not limited to coaching, game day support, field maintenance, public relations and fundraising. Cheer coaches should be familiar with UCA and NJCDCA regulations and certification.
To get involved or for additional information, please e-mail info@wopal.org.
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