How do I become a WJT cheerleader?

Team placement will take place in May. 

Team placement will be based on coach skill evaluation & age of the cheerleader. 

Mascots will have an evaluation in May.

Is experience required?

No, experience is not required. The ability to follow instructions and learn choreography on pace will be key factors.

How old does my child need to be?

Our program requires children to be between the ages of 5-14 by August 31st. 

Children 5 to 6 years old will be evaluated for placement on the Mascot Squad. 

This evaluation is based on whether they can be away from their parent(s), follow instructions, and focus in a team setting when performing the choreography.

When does practice begin?

The football season runs from the mid-July to mid-November, ending just before Thanksgiving. 

Most practices and home games are held at Woodcreek High School. Away games are at high schools within the region. 

The cheerleaders will practice at 2 locations - Woodcreek High School & the WJT Cheer Facility. Practice will be held 3-4 days per week (2 days per week for Mascots).

What is the cost and when are fees due?

Registration Fees: 

Jr. Pee Wee-Midgets

• February 3rd-February 28th: $375
• March 1st-May 31st: $400

Mascots 

• • February 3rd-February 28th: $150
  • March 1st-May 31st: $175

Mascots that are assessed and invited to move up to the Jr. Pee Wee team will be responsible for paying the Jr. Pee Wee registration fees. 

Uniform Cost: 

Mascots: 

• $260 - shell, skirt, brief, jacket

 Jr Pee Wee - Midgets: 

• $315 - shell, skirt, liner, brief, jacket

White cheer shoes are mandatory & will be available for purchase ($50-$100) at uniform fittings or you may purchase shoes on your own but must be approved by your cheer coach or VP of cheer prior to purchase.

Additional items needed: black leggings, white no show socks, practice clothes in WJT colors. 

Optional items available for purchase: WTJ Cheer Backpack, WJT Practice Towel, & Friday game day shirt.

Payment plans are available for registration prior to April 30th.

Last day to register & size for uniforms is May 31st due to uniform turnaround time.

What is Competition Season?

The squads will compete in 1-2 competitions during football season.

The optional competitive WJT Competition Squad is formed in early November, immediately following WJT Football/Cheer season. A separate try-out is held to form this team. 

There is an additional registration fee for comp season as well as travel expenses to competitions, including the Jr. Nationals Competition. For the 2027 season, we will be attending JAMZ Jr Nationals in Las Vegas in January.

Unlike football season, cuts are made. We will make 1-3 teams depending on number & skill level of cheerleaders that try-out.

What is Jr STUNT Season?

 STUNT is a competitive, female-focused team sport that transforms the technical, athletic elements of cheerleading—partner stunts, pyramids, jumps, and tumbling—into a head-to-head, four-quarter game. It removes the crowd-leading element, focusing on technical precision, skill execution, and athletic performance.

STUNT season runs from the end of February through the middle of May. Games are held on Saturday. Levels include 8U, 11U, & 14U. Unlike football season cuts are made since each team can have a maximum of 16 athletes per team.

NOTE: If your child is involved in any other activity, it should be known that cheer is a huge commitment for the cheerleader and his or her family. Because of the nature of the sport, all practices, games and events are mandatory and it will be expected that cheer will take priority over any other activity with the exception of school. Prior to the try-outs there is parent meeting that details what to expect for the season. 

Have additional questions? Please email Kim Watson @ VPCheer@jrtwolves.com & please review the WJT Cheer Handbook 2026-2027