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Boise Noon Optimist Youth Cheer - 2005!
P.O. Box 44859, Boise, Idaho 83711
Boise, Meridian, Eagle
Email: Cheer (quickest response time)
Phone: 208 - 375-9965



Cheer Advisors!

The Boise Noon Optimist Club, Optimist Youth Football and The OYF Cheer Committee would like to extend our thanks to you for volunteering and supporting the youth of Idaho.

This section of our Website is dedicated to helping you coach our cheer participants.

We are searching for information that will assist you in leading your cheer squad. When we come across info. that is helpful, we will post is here. Please check back frequently for updates.

If you know of a Website that would be valuable to our Cheer Advisors, please feel free to email us with info. to cheer@boiseoptimist.org


Coaching Your Daughter, from Cheerleading @ About.com

Rules

Be kind. There is no room for personal conflicts. Do not bring them to practice. Warming Up is not optional --- you must participate in order to cheer. Tennis shoes with socks will be worn at all times. Never build a stunt without the coach present. Squad members and potential squad members only at each practice. No talking between cheers. Hair must be worn away from the face. No jewelry (stud style earrings only). Wear clothing that is non-restrictive (jeans not recommended). In order to be counted as attending, you must participate in all facets of practice. Uniform Change!

For those who signed up at early registration. We have had a uniform change for the 2005 cheer season!! This year the girls will be sporting pleated cheer skirts, a cheer shell and of course, pom poms.

We ask that the parents supply the bloomers, or boy shorts under the uniform (matching the color of the skirt), a turtle neck to go under the cheer shell and good athletic shoes.


Optimist Youth Cheer Guidelines:

Registration fee for the 2005 season is $70.00. The fee at late registration, July 9th, 2005 is $80.00. The cheer participants will keep their uniform at the end of the season.

*participants must be between the ages of 4 - 12 years
the participant must be 4 on or before August 15, 2005.

*Optimist provides, a cheer skirt, cheer shell and poms. We ask that you provide bloomers, or boyshorts (under the skirt, a turtle neck, and good athletic shoes. Specific colors, brands or styles are not required.

*Hairbows, barretts, and ponytail holders matching team colors are allowed. However, no other team apparel should be purchased without permission of the Optimist Club. If you have questions, please refer to the Cheer Constitution.

Cheer Camp will be held in the summer. Dates are to be advised.

Squad placement guidelines:

* The first priority is to place siblings, and/or friends on the same team (cheer & football). There is a section on the registration form, you must indicate this request.

* The second priority in squad placement is determined by your school district, closest elementary or middle school.

* The third priority is determined by the area in which you live.

Our volunteers strive to place your child(ren) on the squad of your request.

However, due to age, weight restrictions and weigh in requirements at Jamboree, we can not guarantee team placements.

More questions? Visit our faq section.

2004 Volunteers
We would like to extend a special thanks to all the 2004 volunteers who helped out at camp, jamboree, and throughout the season. Thank you for your participation. We hope to see you all again this year.








For a description of volunteer positions click here.