Girls Ages 12-18 Preparing for Season

The Home School Saints Cheerleading Squad is for girls ages 12-18.  The squad gathered on August 1-2 to kick off the 2014 season.

 

The Cheer squad practices at the same times and place as the football team. Cheerleaders cheer at the Home School Saints home football games and occasional away games.  The squad is uniformed with hairbow, top and bottom uniform and two pom poms.  Participants are responsible for shoes and biker shorts.

 

There is a mix of returning cheerleaders and girls new to the program.  The camp was a great refresher of past cheers.  It was also a great way to make new friends.  The girls learned the squad prayer and some of the new team cheers.

Who leads Cheer Camp?

Local college cheerleaders lead the squad through the basics of cheering, team spirit, cheer prayer and teambuilding.  

 

What is the cost to cheer?

The cost is $120 which includes a uniform, insurance costs, and other fees.  Cheer Camp is included in this registration fee.

 

Are there many home school girls cheering at games?

Yes!  In the past ten years, home school cheerleading squads have rapidly expanded nationally.  Atlanta, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Richmond and Greensboro all host cheerleading squads.  WIthin Louisiana, Baton Rouge and Lafayette also have thriving cheerleading programs.

 

How are home school families finding out about the Home School Saints?

The Home School Saints sends information to many New Orleans home school groups:  CHEF GNO, CHEF River Parishes, CHEF Northshore, CHEF Crescent City, CHEF Slidell, Grace Home Educators, CHEF St Charles Parish, Westbank Homeschool Organization, Key Home School, and Agnus Dei.  Also, the Home School Saints are part of the National Home School Sports Network. 

 

Who will coach the Homeschool Saints Cheerleading Program?

Coach Kelley Burke has led the cheerleaders since its inception in 2012.