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2025 CHEERLEADING INFO: TRYOUTS, IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES, TIME AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Updated on 05/03/2025
ST. FRANCIS VARSITY CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Come be a part of Friday Night Lights and create exciting memories with us! Build new skills, make new friends and be a part of something great!
WHEN: June 2-4 (5:30-7:30pm)
- June 2,3 (5:30-7:30) | SF Gym: Tryout Prep practices to learn stunts, fight song, cheer and chants.
- June 4 (5:30-7:30) | SF Gym: Tryouts
WHERE: SF Gym
WHAT TO WEAR :
- For tryout prep days (June 2,3): hair up, no jewelry, no long and/or artificial nails, bring water, wear shorts, top, tennis shoes
- For tryout day (June 4): Wear white top and black/navy shorts and tennis shoes, hair up, no jewelry, no long and/or artificial nails
ACTION NEEDED:
- Register by May 30 Deadline: Cheerleading Tryout Registration
- Review 2025 Cheerleading Information (Tryout Info, team expectations, important dates, time and financial commitment).
- Must have physical dated after 4/15 on file with school (Sports Physicals available in SF Gym (May 29 from 6:15-7:30pm)
PRE-TRYOUT CLINICS (not mandatory for tryouts, but helpful to prepare): May 20, 22 (5:30-6:30 | IC Gym)
LINKS TO TRYOUT SCORE SHEET
SUMMER SCHEDULE
The expectation for summer practices is that if girls are in town, they will be at summer practices and workouts, and they should plan their work availability around practices and strength training.
SUMMER (JUNE - AUGUST)
- Practice 2x-3x per week @ SF (June 9- August 28)
- Mondays: 6:00-8:00pm
- Thursdays: 6:00-8:00pm
- Tuesdays: 6:00-8:00pm (if needed, starting August 11)
- Strength Training 2x per week @SF (June 10- August 26)
- Tuesdays: 7:00-8:00am
- Fridays: 7:00-8:00am
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES
- June 16-18 (8:00am-10:30am): Gladiator Summer Youth Sports Camp (cheerleaders to support / help run youth cheer camp as part of SF Summer Sports Camps)
- June 24-25: Max Athletics Cheer Camp (Houghton Lake, MI)
- August 23 (8:00-11:00am): Michigan Parkinson's Walk
- August 22 (1:00-4:00) Jr Cheer Clinic Support: (Actual clinic time 1:30-3:30)
FALL SCHEDULE
- Mandatory Practice 3x per week: M,W,TH 5:30-7:30pm
- Mandatory attendance at all football games including travel to away games (Friday or Saturday each week)
- Regular football schedule* (Aug 29-Oct 24) / Playoff schedule (Oct 31-Nov 29)
*Link to MHSAA SF Football Schedule (Schedule in process- check back for updates)
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
- GTACS athletic fee: approx $140
- Cheer shoes: approx. $60-$80 (Recommended to order asap after tryouts, as shoes sell out quickly)
- Winter Gear (Sweats, Hat, Briefs): approx $100
- Cheer Camp: approx. $190 (Due June 9)
- T-Shirts for Camp: approx. $35 (Due June 9)
CONTACT
Coach: Kara Farage
414-418-3008 / karafarage76@gmail.com
MAY CHEERLEADING CLINICS
Updated on 04/24/2025
Thinking about cheering this fall? Come join us at our clinics for cheer / stunting basics and strength conditioning. This is a great way to check it out and prepare for tryouts.
MAY CLINIC DATES:
Thursday: May 20, 22 (5:30pm- 6:30)
LOCATION: IC Gym