Only the first RISMA competition and the invitational is guaranteed. The girls’ placement at the RISMA competition will determine whether they move forward.

 Showcase- Thursday October 12th                            

• Will get ready in cafeteria (coach will plan meeting time)
• Full competition glam

The RISMA competition- TBD (most likely October 21st or 28th)

• Location TBD (usually Providence)

Invitational

 Regionals- TBD

• Location TBD (usually western MA)

Nationals- TBD

• Located in Florida (Universal Studios)

Competition days are long, tiring, fun, complicated, nerve wracking, exciting, and more! Cheerleading competitions can look intimidating and especially weird to people who are not yet a part of the world. The hair, the bows, the make up, and more! This may help break it down a little:

• The girls work all season long for this one moment. One 2:30s.
  
  
• Their routine is scored by a panel of judges. Judging categories such as technique, choreography, creativity, difficulty, showmanship, etc.
  
  
• The top scorers move onto the next competition, and the bottom scorers are sent home to practice until next season.
  
  
•  The culture of cheerleading competitions and the cheer world are very much glitz and glam

• Our competition hair this year is already decided, but may differ for each team. Each team will upload a video to our youtube channel for the correct hair/makeup for each team
  
  
• We will all get ready in teams, and coaches will make sure hair and everything is all set! Location/Date/Time- TBD (will be posted on team Band as well as emailed to everyone)

• ○       No nail polish allowed, No acrylics
• ○       No jewelry
• ○       No show socks/ assigned socks ONLY
• ○       Competition shoes ONLY
• ○       Everyone needs to be “in uniform” completely
• ○       Competition hair/bow

• We will travel to competitions either via by bus or following each others cars leaving the same place for hair (not yet decided)
• Girls will remain with coaches/parent volunteers in designated areas before performing
• Once performance is over, girls are free to visit friends, family, etc.
• They all must arrive on the mat in time for awards
• After awards we will take pictures, then exit as a team

Only the first competition is guaranteed. The girls’ placement at the RISMA competition will determine whether they move forward.