DSYS Cheer

2010 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible to participate in DSYS cheer?

A: Your child must turn 5 on or before Sept. 30, 2010.

Q: When does cheer practice begin?

A: Practice will begin in early to mid August.  You will be contacted by your child’s coach with a practice schedule once squads have been formed. Squads are formed at the beginning of August, after registration is closed.

Q: How many times per week will my child cheer?

A: The squads typically practice 2-3 times a week and cheer for one game on the weekend. There may rare occasions when games are scheduled during the week.

Q: I have more than one child that will be cheering.  Can they be placed on the same squad?

A: We will make every attempt to place siblings on the same squad but please keep in mind the age difference in your children if you make this request.

Q: How are squads formed?

A: The DSYS board places children on squads based on their age and grade level.

Q: My son will be playing football for DSYS.  Can my child cheer for his team?

A: We are unable to guarantee that cheer squads / football teams will be matched accordingly.  Cheer squads are assigned to a weight class rather than a specific team.

Q: Do we have to purchase the uniforms and shoes?

A: The registration fee covers the following: skirt*, shell*, turtleneck*, sweat jacket*, sweat pants*, poms*, bloomers, socks and hair bow. (Please note that all items with a * are the property of DSYS and must be returned in clean condition at the end of the season.) Shoes must be purchased by the cheerleader and should be an all-white leather or faux leather sneaker.  Payless Shoe Store carries a cheer sneaker for $15-$20.

Q: Does DSYS do any type of screening or background check on their coaches?

A: Yes.  All coaches and assistant coaches are required to undergo a complete background check.  This is done by an outside, independent agency.

Q: Do the squads cheer for away games?

A: At this time, squads do NOT travel to away games to cheer. Coaches may be willing to travel to away games if there is enough interest but it is not mandatory.

Q: Where are practices held?

A: Practices are held within our local community.  Coaches will inform you of practice locations as soon as possible.

Q: How many children are on a squad?

A: The squads will be made up of approximately 15 cheerleaders. This number will be dependent on the number of registered cheerleaders and the number of head coaches.

Q: What nights will practices be held?

A: Practices will be held on nights to be determined by the coaches and availability of locations.

Q: What time are the games?

A: Games are generally held on Saturdays and Sundays. They may begin as early as 8:30am or as late as 6:00pm. On occasion there may be a game scheduled for Friday night.

Q: What is the refund policy for cheer?

A: All refund requests must be made to

 On or before June, 30, 2010                            100%

    July 1 – July 31, 2010                                        50%

    No refunds after August 1, 2010

Q:  Will my child be required to participate in fundraising?

A: All children involved in DSYS sports are required to participate in fund raising.  DSYS is a non-for-profit organization and relies on the efforts of all its’ participants!! You may "opt out" of fundraising activity for your child by paying $100 per child when you Register.

Please contact us at with any quesitons.