Welcome to Ipswich-Triton Youth Cheerleading! We are a proud, competing member of North East Commonwealth Youth Football & Cheer organization, and sideline supporters of Ipswich-Triton Youth Football League.

Ipswich–Triton Youth Cheerleading aims to inspire confidence, leadership and teamwork in every athlete through a safe, supportive and inclusive cheerleading program. We strive to build strong fundamentals in cheer, tumbling, and stunting while fostering respect and team spirit. Our goal is to help every athlete grow in confidence, character, and skill, developing resilience and pride that extend far beyond cheerleading.

Go, Tigers!

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2026 Important information:

REGISTRATION:

• Registration closes for National teams on May 1st. 
• Registration closes for Sideline & Local teams on June 1st. 
• Spots are limited, and teams may fill up quickly. We recommend registering as soon as possible.

FEES: 
$150 Sideline Only- Non-Competitive Team
$299 Local Competition Team
$375 National Competition Team
*$50 sibling discount 
** NO refunds after uniform fittings in early June

Fees include: team shirt, two bows and uniform rental.

Additional mandatory fees:
Cheer jacket 
Cheer shoes
Black tank top
Black shorts
Black leggings
White no snow socks
Warm up suit (National required, local optional)
Practicewear sets (National required, local optional)
Team themed shirt (National only)

Other fees may include:
Parent & sibling admission to competitions
Travel related costs

PRACTICE TIMES & LOCATION: 

SUMMER practice schedule:

• Practices begin on 7/27
• Practices are held outside at Ipswich Town Hall Fields & in town hall gym.
• Local & National teams will practice 3-4x/week
• Sideline teams will practice 1-2x/week
• U6 will practice 2x/week

FALL practice schedule:

• Practices begin 8/31
• Practice days will be set in August
• Practices are held at Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich High School, Triton High School, Boone Hall and Cheerletics Royalty.
• Local teams practice 2 days/week for 1.5 hours per practice. 
• U6 team practices 2 days/week for 1-1.5 hours per practice.
• U8 & U10 National teams practice 3 days/week for 1.5-2 hours per practice. 
• U12 National team practices 2 days/week for 2 hours per practice.
• Sideline teams practice pre-game

All competition teams will have additional practices during competition season. All Friday evenings (4pm-8pm) in October and November must be reserved for additional practices held at Cheerletics Royalty in Georgetown. 

All practices are closed to the public to limit distraction, and keep children safe. Only adults who have completed a CORI through the program are allowed in the building. There will be times we invite you to watch performances. 

GAMES:

• Games are typically held on Sundays and begin the weekend after Labor Day. Saturday games may occur.
• Teams are required to travel to home and away games.
• Games run through the second week of November. 
• Participation at games is mandatory, and a requirement to be in the program. Therefore, we do not allow any unexcused absences for games.
• Cheerleaders must cheer at the game their team has been assigned to. 
• Games are held Indigenous Day Weekend, therefore travel is not allowed!

COMPETITION:

• Competition season runs mid-October through early December.
• Local teams compete at 2-3 local competitions. 
• National teams compete at 4-6 local and travel competitions. 
• Additional fees incurred (travel, admission ticket, etc)

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Mandatory activities:
All conditioning hours, choreography, practices, games and competitions are MANDATORY!

Excused absence: Illness with a doctor’s note, mandatory school function, death in the family.

Unexcused absence: vacations, social events, school dances, extracurricular activities, other sports and allstar cheer programs. 

Communication: 
Any absence MUST be communicated with a director or coach. If your child is absent without notifying a coach, you will automatically be marked with an unexcused absence. 

July 27-31 Conditioning Week: 
Mandatory 10 hours of conditioning for all teams. No unexcused absences. Any hours missed will need to be made up before attending August practices. These rules are mandated by AYC.

August :
Summer vacation must be pre-approved by a director, and will count towards unexcused absence allowance. 
Unexcused absences are only allowed during the month of August (apart from choreography).
Weekend choreography is mandatory- no exceptions 

September-December:
ZERO (0) unexcused absences allowed! 
Must bring a doctor’s note. During competition week, excused absence may still result in ineligibility to perform

Violation of attendance policy:
National: After THREE (3) unexcused absences, you will be removed from national team, and placed on a local team. After FIVE (5) unexcused absences you will be permitted to be game day only cheerleader.

Local: After FIVE (5) unexcused absences you will be permitted to be a game day only cheerleader.

Sideline: After THREE (3) unexcused absences you will be removed from the team.

TEAMS:

NATIONAL vs. LOCAL:
When determining which track is best for your family, consider your athlete’s level of commitment, your ability to take time off from work and school in December for nationals, your flexibility to accommodate additional practices, and the financial responsibilities involved. These factors will help guide you to the track that best fits your family’s needs and expectations.

NATIONAL:

• National teams practice more throughout the season. 
• National competes to earn spots at the state (Lowell, MA), regional (Mohegan Sun) and national (Kissimmee, FL) levels.
• National competes at a minimum of 4 competitions.
• A contract and deposit of $100 is required for any athlete on a national team. This deposit ensures you will not back out of your commitment to compete in Florida if team should place.
• A warm up suit (2025 edition) must be purchased- $175
• Team practicewear must be purchased- $50-$100
• If anyone violates attendance policy, they will be placed on Local team, and forfeit their deposit.
  

LOCAL:

• Local teams are also demanding, requiring flexibility throughout the season for additional practices as needed. 
  
• Teams will compete at a minimum of 2 local competitions. 
• Cheerleading is a team sport, so attendance policy and code of conduct must be followed.
• Any attendance violation will result in sideline only cheer.
• Once competition season has concluded, practices will also end. Athlete is still required to attend remaining games.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CHEERLEADERS & FAMILY:
Respect: Treat all teammates and coaches with respect at all times. Listen and follow coaches instructions. Respect gym property and equipment.

Bullying: Bullying of any kind is strictly prohibited. This includes verbal, physical or online.

Sportmanship: Positive conduct at all times- no gossiping, mocking, trash talking any team, town or individual.

Social media: No posting negative or disrespectful comments about teammates, coaches, other teams, the program or unsatisfactory remarks from competition.

Coaching Decisions & Athlete Roles: Coaches have the final authority in determining an athlete's role on the mat. Many factors are considered when assigning stunt groups, positions and routines. Coaches will decide what is best for the team, not an individual athlete. Athletes and families are expected to respect these decisions and not undermine or challenge the coaching staff publicly or privately. Please encourage your child to be the best at THEIR role! 

Violating Code of Conduct: Depending on the nature of violation a warning may be given. We may also ask an adult to remain present during all practices to help supervise their child if they need more assistance. Occasionally, an athlete may placed on sideline cheer. A violation of code of conduct may also result in immediate removal from the program. Parents may be barred from
attending competitions for violating rules set above and by NCYFC.

FUNDRAISING:

• 2-3 fundraisers are held each season.
• Every family is required to participate in fundraising.
• Anyone who does not fundraise will not be given a gift, banquet ticket or money towards travel costs.

   

  VOLUNTEERING:

  • This is a volunteer run organization.
  • There are many ways to get involved throughout the season such as being a team parent, joining fundraising or banquet committees, and planning team bonding activities. 
  • Parents MUST sign up to volunteer at local competitions!