2026 North Carroll Colts Cheer Program
Questions? Email Chelsea Hutchinson, Cheer Director at
coltscheerinfo@gmail.com
Shout It Out!
The NC Colts Cheerleading program promotes discipline and team values, through safe cheer instruction following The U.S. All Star Federation (USAAF) guidelines for safety and coaching. We offer both sideline and competition cheer for ages 3-14, based on age, as of August 31st.
About Our Cheer Program
The North Carroll Colts Cheer Program provides a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment for cheer athletes in North Carroll and surrounding communities.
Our program supports entry-level through advanced cheer skills, including:
Choreography
Stunting
Tumbling
We focus on building confidence, teamwork, athleticism, and school spirit, while keeping cheer fun and rewarding for athletes and families.
Cheer Programs Offered
We offer two cheer pathways based on age, skill level, and commitment:
Sideline Cheer
Ages: 3–6
Season: Fall only
Focus: Sideline cheers at football games
Competitions: No competitions
Sideline-only teams are specifically designed for:
Ages 3-5 (and occasionally older athletes)
Athletes who are still developing focus, maturity, or readiness for competition routines
These teams cheer at home and away football games following the CCYFCL schedule.
Competitive Cheer
Ages: 5–13
Season Options: Fall and Winter
Focus: Sideline cheering and competitions
Competitions: Typically 3 competitions per season
Team placement is determined by a combination of age and skill level.
Athletes must meet the age requirement as of December 31 of the cheer season.
Season Timeline
Cheer requires commitment from both athletes and families. Because routines rely on full team participation, consistent attendance is very important.
Fall Season: Late July – Early December
Winter Season: Late December – Mid-April
Sideline-Only Program: Late July – Late October
(May extend into early November depending on football championships)
Practice Schedule Overview
Mid July to August we will host two weeks of evaluations which entails 3 nights each week
August through Mid September (Outdoor Practices)
Most teams: 2 nights per week
Sideline-only teams: 1 night per week
Mid September through December (Indoor, Closed Practices)
Most teams: 2 nights per week
Sideline-only teams: 1 night per week
Winter Competition Team (December–April)
Indoor, closed practices
2 nights per week
No sideline cheering
Approximately 4 competitions
Cheer Leadership
Cheer Director: Chelsea Hutchinson
For more information, please email coltscheerinfo@gmail.com
