Cheer Skills & Drills Program (Grades K-5)
Program Information:
Led by Miranda Bickford & Katrina Stowe, the Cheer Skills & Drills Program is designed to introduce young athletes to the exciting world of cheerleading in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Participants will develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, and foundational cheer skills through age-appropriate instruction focused on motions, jumps, chants, stretching, and basic tumbling. This program is open to all participants in Grades K-5 and provides a great opportunity to learn new skills, stay active, and have fun with friends.
Program Dates:
Sundays, December 6, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Time & Location:
Grades K-5: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Monmouth Academy Cafeteria
Program Fee:
$40 - includes a Monmouth Cheer Program T-Shirt
Participants selected for the Competitive Youth Cheer Team (Grades 2-5) may participate in the Skills & Drills Program at no additional cost.
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Competitive Youth Cheer Team (Grades 2-5)
Program Information: Led by Cheer Coaches Miranda Bickford and Katrina Stowe, the Monmouth Youth Competitive Cheer Team is designed for athletes who are interested in taking their cheerleading skills to the next level. Participants will focus on developing strong fundamentals in stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, dance, teamwork, and performance while preparing for local and regional cheer competitions. The program emphasizes commitment, sportsmanship, confidence, and personal growth in a positive team environment.
Team Evaluation: An evaluation will be held on
Sunday, November 8th, 2026 from 9am-11 AM at
Monmouth Academy. Coaches will assess each athlete's developmental readiness for the competitive cheer environment and use the evaluation to assist with team placement decisions. At this stage, participants interested in the youth cheer team only need to sign-up for and attend the evaluation (there is no cost for the evaluation). Any athlete that is selected for the competition team will be required to complete formal registration and submit payment to secure their roster spot. Proper communications will be made after the evaluation is completed.
Skills & Drills Sunday Practices (Grades 2-5): December 6, 2026 – February 28, 2027
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Monmouth Academy Cafeteria
Additional Competition Cheer Team Practices (Anticipated):
- Wednesdays: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Fridays: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Monmouth Memorial School
Program Fee (To be paid after the evaluation if athlete is selected for the cheer team): $60
- Includes T-shirt
- Cheer Bow
- Competition Fees
- Music for Routines
Athletes selected for the Competitive Youth Cheer Team may also participate in the Cheer Skills & Drills Program at no additional cost.
Questions? For additional information regarding the Monmouth Youth Cheer Program, please contact:
mgriswold@monmouthmaine.gov.