Everett Timberwolves Youth Cheer
Our mission at Everett Timberwolves Youth Cheer is to provide a well-rounded cheerleading program by developing athletes who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, character, and a strong desire for excellence through the 5 main aspects of cheerleading which are; cheers and chants, movement to music, and choreography, motions including jumps and kicks, stunting and tumbling.
Everett Timberwolves Youth Cheer is open to ages 5-14 Grades K-8
We offer a full season of sideline cheer in support of our Everett Timberwolves Youth Football teams. Our aim is to see cheerleaders of all skill levels grow in their passion for the sport while gaining strong skills in leadership and a unifying spirit. Through our recreational, community based, the athletic environment we want to help prepare our young athletes for high school cheer and beyond.
Our team breakdowns:
*** No cheer squad can run without parent help! If you would like to coach a squad or know someone who would, please contact us. We may not be able to offer all teams if we don’t have coaches! We will train, no experience necessary! Must be over age 18. ***
SAVE THE DATE:
The Jamboree is an event that is very important to attend.
Jamboree occurs usually on the last weekend in August.
It is our first opportunity to cheer in uniform for our teams, work out any quirks we have with formations, uniforms, expectations etc. and get the first-game wiggles out!
Other Important Information:
Saturday Game Schedule usually comes out a week before the 1st game so please be patient.
Labor Day weekend and Monday (Labor Day) are days off.
We participate in sideline cheer through the football schedule which consists of 7-8 regular season games. We will have the opportunity to advance to 1 playoff game and 1 championship game along with the teams. We consider the season to consist of up to 10 weekends of games, as part of our schedule, so plan accordingly.
CHEER FAQ
Q: When does registration open?
A: Registration opens alongside football registration.
Q: What age must my child be to participate in Youth Cheer?
A: Timberwolves Cheer is open to school-age children 6-14 (1st thru 8th Grade).
Q: Does my child need to attend a specific school or feed into a particular high school to participate?
A: This program is open to all children interested in Cheer & Spirit leading who reside within the Everett School District.
Q: Will my child be cheering with kids of the same age?
A: Yes, teams are organized by age range to ensure your child will be cheering alongside and for football peers of similar age.
Q: When do practices begin?
A: Practices begin in early August. Exact dates will be announced once field schedules are finalized. We also have open house style spring practice options available which generally take place in May.
Q: What is the practice schedule?
A: Starting in August, there will be mandatory practices (dates and times TBD). After Labor Day, practices will take place twice a week, lasting approximately 1.5 hours per session.
Q: How long does the season run?
A: The season runs from August to mid-November, concluding with our end-of-season awards night and banquet.
Q: When are the games?
A: Regular season games are held on Saturdays. A fixed schedule will be provided at the beginning of the season, except for our Play Off schedule which is assigned as teams progress. Expect every Saturday during the season to be filled with family fun, football, cheer, and friends!
Q: I don't have any cheer experience but am eager to be involved in my child’s activities. Do you have any volunteer opportunities?
A: Absolutely! We value parent participation and rely on volunteers to help run the program. We need coaches, team parents, and more. We will provide training and support to ensure you feel confident in your role. If you’re interested in helping, please don’t hesitate to let us know!
Q: What will my child be wearing?
A: Traditional cheer uniforms will be provided, which include a skirt with briefs, a shell with long-sleeved liners, pom-poms, and bows OR a uniform T-shirt and matching pants. You will need to provide cheer shoes (all white, and can be plain white athletic shoes), solid black leggings (not flared), and white socks. Additional details will be provided at the start of each season.
About Our Coaches
My name is Elizabeth McGuire & I am proud to be the Director of Cheer for the Everett Timberwolves Family. I come with a vast knowledge of the many cheer elements as well as safe skill progression. At two years old, my mother enrolled me in gymnastics and the rest was history until about age 15 when I retired from competing and started my coaching venture. In addition to being the T-Wolve Cheer Program Director, I am also the mother of a Jr. Timberwolf and am the current Head Cheer Coach at Everett High School. My core values include sprit of caring, integrity & community. I am committed to progressing all levels of athletes, while creating lifelong memories in an inclusive & safely structured environment.
With my Co-Coach Kaycie Kunz beside me, your cheerleader will have a structured practice two days per week where we will teach cheers & chants, dance & game day routines, stunting, and last but certainly not least, basic tumbling. All practiced and learned skills will be shown on Game Days throughout the season & we cannot wait!
Coach Kaycie and I value all feedback. Parents and athletes alike, please do not hesitate to provide us with opportunities to grow and learn alongside you. We believe by utilizing our knowledge in addition to feedback, this program will flourish and provide all involved with memories that will last forever.