It is the mission of NYFA Cheerleaders to excel as an organization for the youth of Nederland's community. A majority of our cheerleaders go on to further their cheer dreams as junior and high school cheerleaders. We teach dedication and determination with team working skills, build character by motivating the cheerleaders with challenges all while developing their core spirit.

Cheer Divisions:
Squad divisions depend on the total number of participants and squads may be combined if there are not enough participants in a division.

Flag Cheerleaders-Ages 6 and under
(Under 5 yrs must be approved and will stand at Mini Cheerleader status. Mini Cheerleaders are not permitted to do stunts or compete in competition.)
Pee Wee Cheerleaders- Ages 7&8
Junior Cheerleaders- Ages 9&10
Senior Cheerleaders- Ages 11&12

Each participant receives the following items in their cheer package:
Cheer Uniform (top, skirt, bloomers)
Cheer Socks
Cheer Bow
Cheer Shoes
Cheerleading Bag
Set of Pom Poms

In addition to the above, they may voluntarily participate in the Pink Out Fundraiser and will be required to purchase soffe shorts and a Pink Out Tee.

Participants learn all the basics of cheerleading (except tumbling) including:
Cheers/Chants/Arm Motions/Technique/Jumps/Partner Stunts/Group Pyramids/Showmanship/Crowd Pleaser/Spirit/Game Etiquette/Competition Routine

Contact Info for Cheerleading:
Jami Bijeaux at jamibijeaux@yahoo.com