POP WARNER  CHEER - 2025 SEASON - Registration Open!!

Program Overview
Our 2025 All-Year Cheer program is recreational cheerleading that includes development, sideline and competitive cheer.  All-Year Cheer runs from March through early December (depends on competition placement).  All experience levels are welcome! 

Spring Development is focused on learning and progressing skills. We will work on tumbling, stunting and individual cheer skills. Each month will end in a Showcase to highlight that month's skill development.

Summer Conditioning is focuses on technique,  physical conditioning and learning sideline cheers.

Fall is the start of sideline cheer and competition season. Athlete's will cheer at Saturday football games and begin learning competition choreography. We will be building for a full routine to perform at our Lutz Chiefs Showcase and competitions in October/November/December.

SCHEDULE

Spring Development - March, April & May
-- March 25 - May 22
-- Practices: 1 day per week (Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm)
-- Showcases: Last Thursday of each month

Summer Conditioning - June & July
-- June 3 - June 26 
-- Practices: 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm)
-- There will be no practices the week of July 4th.   

Fall Season - August through early December
-- Begins August 4th
-- Practices* (August): 4 days per week (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs from 6:30-8:30pm)
-- Practices* (September through November): 3 days per week (Mon, Tues & Thurs from 6:30-8:30pm)
-- Makeup practices may be held on Wed or Fri if practice is rained out.
 -- Sideline Cheer - Football games will be played on Saturdays starting mid-August through October
 -- Competition Cheer - October through early December.

*Jr Tiny Mites (ages 3-4) and Tiny Mites (ages 5-7)  and All Inclusive will have a reduced schedule. 

All practices are located at our home fields at Oscar Cooler Sports Complex in Lutz.

DIVISIONS

Team placement will be based on your athlete's AGE as of 7/31/25 AND SKILL LEVEL. Birthdates are verified via birth certificate. 

 Our teams for competition will vary based the number of registered participants we have at each age/level. Team placement will be determined by the Cheer Director.

Pop Warner Age Divisions
Jr. Tiny Mites - ages 3-4-5
Tiny Mites - ages 5-6-7 
Mitey-Mite - ages 7-8-9
Jr Pee Wee - ages 8-9-10-11 
Pee Wee - ages 9-10-11-12 
Junior Varsity - ages 10-11-12-13
Varsity - ages 12-13-14-15-16 
Bantum - ages 14-15-16-17
All Inclusive- ages 5-17

For registration purposes, you will register by what your athlete's age will be on 7/31/2025.
**Registration will open March 6th and Registration will close April 1, 2025***

(See our  Registration page for fees and registration windows, as these vary by age and date registered.)

SIDELINE CHEER: FOOTBALL GAMES
Our All-Year Cheer program includes mandatory participation in sideline cheer at all home football games. Football games are held on Saturdays and run from August through late-October/early-November. The Fall Football game schedule will be released in August. 

COMPETITIONS
-- Competition season runs from October through early December (season end will depend on team advancement).
-- ALL teams are competitive except Jr. Tiny Mite.
-- Cheerleaders compete at local FYD/Pop Warner Cheer Jam competition with hopes of advancing to Regionals (Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando) and then moving on to Nationals in Orlando first week of December.
-- You must be available Thanksgiving weekend.
-- Our competitive teams (Tiny Mite and up) may compete in 1 or 2 local competitions before Cheer Jam for practice.

Our Jr Tiny Mites will perform an exhibition routine at local Cheer Jam and Regionals in Orlando Thanksgiving weekend.

Please See Registration Page for fees and sign up dates.

Last updated 02/27/2025.

2025 CHEER CLINIC

Clinic Dates & Times: -  REGISTRATION CLOSED

• Duration: 2.5 Weeks
• Dates: February 25, 27, March 4, & 6
• Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (younger participants may finish by 7:30/8:00 PM)
• Showcase: March 11, 2025 (Show What You Know Showcase)
• Chiefs Swag: T-shirt Included
• Location: Oscar Cooler Sports Complex, Lutz (home fields)

Program Overview:
Our Cheer Clinic focuses on skill development, offering a chance for athletes of all experience levels to improve and progress. Whether your child is new to cheerleading or looking to refine their skills, this clinic provides a great opportunity!

Throughout the clinic, participants will work on tumbling, stunting, individual cheer techniques, sideline cheers, and learn a few small routines to perform during our Lutz Chiefs Showcase at the end of the program.

Divisions:
Team placements will be based on your athlete’s age and skill level.

• Ages: 3-13 years old
• All Inclusive Team: For Children with Special Needs Ages 5-17
• Placement decisions will be made by the Cheer Director.

Pricing & Registration:

• Cheer Clinic Fee: $50
• All Inclusive Team: No Fee to try it out
• If you register for the All Year Cheer Season, the $50 clinic fee will be credited toward your full 2025 registration.

Important Notes:

• Registration divisions are based on your athlete’s age as of July 31, 2025.

ALL INCLUSIVE TEAM Ages 5-17

This program is designed for cheerleaders with special needs, ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging, has fun, and makes meaningful physical progress. With input from parents, we will provide personalized accommodations to meet each athlete’s unique needs. To create a positive and successful season, we kindly ask that you share any concerns or special requirements in advance.

For registration and fees, see our Registration page.