What to expect:
Practices:
UT Cheer starts in late July and runs into mid November. Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Once school is in session, the scheduled times and/or frequency of practice may change.
Games:
Games are held every Saturday or Sunday from the start of September until early/mid November. Cheerleaders are expected to attend ALL games and to stay and cheer for the duration of the game.
(In the event of in climate weather, coaches will decide if the cheer team will leave a game early or not attend.)
Competitions:
Teams will participate in one or two competitions per season.
Taxi team will participate in one local cheer competition at the end of the season as exhibition.
Peewee, JV and Varsity teams will participate in local Rec division cheerleading competition(s) at the end of the season.
This is will be your cheerleaders chance to showcase their routine they've been working on all season!
Competition Dates and Times will be announced through your Team Coach & Coordinators.
Uniforms:
What We Provide:
Shells, skirts, & bows.
*Shells and skirts will need to be returned at the end of the season.
(Bows are to keep!)
What You will Need:
Black long sleeved turtle neck crop top, solid black briefs, solid black leggings, pure white ankle socks and any solid white CHEER sneakers!
These items can be purchased on Amazon, Omni Cheer or at
the Dance&Fitness Factory in Northfield.
(JV and Varsity cheerleaders should speak with their coach regarding their crop tops.)
Sweatshirt Order:
Zip-up personalized sweatshirts will be available to order. All cheerleaders should have a team sweatshirt for games.
(optional but strongly encouraged!)
Summer Camp:
2026 Summer Camp:
Camp will be a 4 day event. Dates are July 27th thru July 30th at the Community Center. Times can be found below. Camp is $85 for all Pee Wee, JV and Varsity cheerleaders; to be paid via Venmo no later than 6/30. Camp is free for all taxi cheerleaders as they will not be working with Jersey Pride. Camp is a time for our cheerleaders to learn choreography and coordinate stunt groups for the season. It is highly recommended that girls attend camp so that they do not fall behind and can be put in a spot for stunt groups and formations.
Camp Times are as follows:
Peewee 10am-12pm
JV 12pm-2pm
Varsity 2pm-4pm
Taxi 5pm-6:30pm.
Fundraisers & Events:
Candygrams:
We will be selling Candygrams during home games for our Taxi and Pee Wee teams! We are looking for volunteers to assist with the candygram table. Please visit our Facebook page for sign up sheet!
Merchandise:
You can order Upper Cheer apparel anytime by clicking the Store link in the top yellow banner right here on our website. Please visit the site to browse new style and design options!!
VISIT OUR MERCH TENT THIS SEASON!
(Open during all home games)
Beef & Cheer:
UTCA will be hosting its “Beef and Cheer” Fundraiser Event on September 11th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Tavern in Ocean View.
Participation in this fundraiser is mandatory for all cheerleaders. Each participant is required to sell two (2) tickets, priced at $50 per ticket.
Ticket Distribution & Deadlines:
TBA via email
Banquet:
Our annual banquet will take place on Monday, November 23rd from 5pm-9pm at the Avalon Country Club,
located in C.M.C.H, NJ. More information will be dispersed towards the end of the season.