Cy-Fair Sports Association - Cheerleading

The CFSA cheer division’s mission is to teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, with an emphasis on participation, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. CFSA is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and fair environment to encourage positive learning to children throughout the Cy-Fair ISD and surrounding areas.

Cheerleading is offered to children in grades kindergarten thru 8th (5 years to not yet 14 years, as of September 1). The squads / teams are divided by division by the cheerleaders’ age as of September 1 of the season year. Flag includes girls 5 and 6 as of September 1, Freshmen includes girls 7 and 8 as of September 1, JV includes girls 9 and 10 as of September 1 and Varsity is formed with girls 11 through 13 as of September 1. Age verification will be done by requiring a birth certificate on file with CFSA.

Cheer squads are formed after football teams have been created. Once the football teams are in place, as many cheer squads as possible are created to provide a fun and full football/cheer experience for as many participants as possible. Cheerleaders are assigned to teams on a first come, first served basis based on the school they attend in conjunction with the football teams that have been created.

Cheerleader and football players are guaranteed to be placed on a squad / team. There is no guarantee it will be on their home school’s team.

Cheerleaders are allowed to cheer up or down one age level (note: This is by age, not division. Therefore, a 5 year old in kindergarten will not be allowed to cheer on a freshmen squad.). Squad formation will remain first come, first served including children that are cheering up or down. The registration date/time will take precedence.

Squad size:

Cheer squads will be formed with a minimum of 6 girls and a maximum of 16. The squad sizes will be strictly adhered to. The size of the squads (6 to 16 cheerleaders) was created with a balance of maximizing the experience for all participants across the CFSA membership and the manageability / safety of the cheerleaders.

These numbers were created with input from the CFSA cheer committee and past/present cheer coaches. These numbers reflect the state and national divisions in place with most cheerleading organizations and allows for more equity among squad sizes. These numbers are generally accepted as appropriate for novice / volunteer coaches. The squad size guidelines were voted on and approved by the current cheer committee and the general membership of CFSA.

Squad participation/time commitment:

Cheer squads will participate in a minimum of 10 football games. Top ranked teams will move onto the play-offs and the cheer squad will participate with the team through the single elimination tournament. The top two teams in each division will compete in the super bowl at the CFISD The Berry Center.

Events are limited to 3 per week. Prior to school starting, the team can choose to have 4 events per week. Events include practices and games. The cheerleading season runs from August to Mid December. Games are played during the week as well as on Saturdays. Practices are held according to each teams’ schedule.

Cheer squads will also have the opportunity to participate in a Cheer-Off Competition between the CFSA cheer squads (participation in Cheer-Off is optional). Please see the Cheer-Off Tab on the website for more information. ALL cheerleaders are eligible for a position on the ALL-STAR team. ALL-STARS will be determined by coaches' nominations. Please see the ALL-STAR tab on the website for more information.

**Cheer Timeline**
NOW	Practices may Begin Registration is Closed
Oct 12, 13, 18, & 19	Team Pictures at Velocity Sports Click Here to see when your team is scheduled. Click Here for Order Form

You may register online or at the CFSA Office during their business hours until cheer registration closes. There will be NO CASH accepted. Any questions please feel free to contact at cheerleading@cy-fairsports.org .

Directions to the Shed: Coming from 290 take Telge North. At the second light, Cypress North Houston, turn Left. Turn left again at the second street by the baseball fields. The shed will be on the right hand side toward the back between the baseball fields. It is a bluish-gray & maroon color.

NO EVENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE SCHEDULED ON THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH DUE TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.