cheer Info
Welcome to the Woodland Jr Hawks Cheerleading Program! We are excited to welcome athletes ages 5–13 to a fun, supportive, and competitive cheer experience. Whether your child is brand new to cheerleading or looking to continue building their skills, the Jr Hawks program is a great place to grow confidence, teamwork, athletic ability, and lifelong friendships.
Season Information
Practices Begin: Week of July 13
Practice Schedule: TBD
(Likely 3 days per week, approximately 2 hours each practice)
This is a drop-off/pick-up program. Parents are welcome to stay during the first week of practice, after which practices will be closed to allow athletes to focus and build team chemistry.
About the Program
Woodland Jr Hawks Cheerleading is a recreational league program that proudly competes within the nationally recognized AYC league. While we are a rec program, we participate at a highly competitive level and strive to provide athletes with a rewarding and exciting cheer experience.
Program Includes
All athletes participate in:
📣 Competitive Cheer
🏈 Sideline Cheer for Woodland Jr Hawks Football
Cheerleaders support their football teams during the season while also training and competing in cheer competitions throughout the fall.
Football Game Schedule
Football games begin August 21/22. Each team will cheer at approximately 8 regular season games.
Home Games
Saturday afternoons at Woodland Regional High School
Away Games
Typically Sunday mornings or afternoons
Competition Schedule
September 26 – Torrington High School
October 18 – Newtown High School
October 31 – State Competition – Hartford, CT
November 14 – Regionals – University of Rhode Island
Advancement Opportunities
➡️ Top 3 teams in each division at States qualify for Regionals
➡️ Top 3 teams in each division at Regionals qualify for Nationals in Kissimmee, Florida (December 2–5)
Why Cheer?
Cheerleading helps athletes develop a unique combination of athleticism, discipline, leadership, and resilience. Through the program, athletes learn:
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Confidence under pressure
Dedication, trust, and accountability
A positive “never give up” mindset
Our cheerleaders become energetic leaders in their communities while building friendships, confidence, and lifelong memories along the way.
Join the Woodland Jr Hawks Cheer Family!
Be part of something exciting, supportive, and empowering.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Woodland Jr Hawks Cheerleading Program!