WFYC 6th - 8TH GRADE TEAMS
Our Vision
For the 2026 season, WFYC is proud to offer two competitive team options for our 6th–8th grade athletes:
🔥 Traditional Competition Team
🏈 NEW! Game Day Competition Team
Both teams are designed to prepare athletes for high school cheer while building confidence, leadership, skill progression, and strong team culture.
Traditional Competition Team
This division focuses on execution, difficulty progression, and competitive performance quality. Our Traditional Competition Team performs a high-energy, music-based routine that includes:
- Stunts
- Tumbling
- Jumps
- Dance
- Motions
- Performance
Best for athletes who:
- Want a full competition routine
- Are ready for fast-paced, structured practices
- Want to push their stunting & tumbling
- Thrive in a performance-based environment
Commitment:
- Tryouts May 4 - May 6
- 3 practices/week beginning on May 18, 2026.
- 2 Stunting Camps + 2 Choreography Days
- 5-6 competitions (including State)
Game Day Competition Team
Game Day focuses on sideline-style performance and school spirit. Instead of a full music routine, athletes compete in:
- Crowd-leading cheers
- Situational chants
- Band chant
- Fight song
- Timeout-style performance
This division emphasizes:
- Clean, sharp motions
- Strong voice projection
- Leadership presence
- Team unity
- Authentic game-day energy
Best for athletes who:
- Love leading the crowd
- Want to strengthen fundamentals
- Enjoy sideline-style cheer
- Want competition experience in a spirit-focused format
- Are preparing for high school game day cheer
Commitment:
- 2 practices per week
- 5-6 competitions (including State)
