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Tri-Town Knights Competition Cheering
Grades PreK - 8th
 
Learn some fun routines and work as a team to perform at several competitions throughout the season!  
 
Registration OPENS: Monday, September 16th
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 1st
 
Cost: $70
(Includes rental of Cheer uniform and a hair bow. Bow can be kept at the end of the season).
Participants are responsible for finding all white laced sneakers.
No velcro!
Payment must be received no later than December 1st and prior to receiving a uniform. Athlete will not be issued a uniform until registration fee is paid in FULL. 

PRACTICES, COACHES, DIVISIONS
Practices begin the week of November 10th
Mini Knights (PreK + K) - Rising Stars Division
Toni Towne + Myshel Gagne (JR Coaches Gabby Cooper + Maddie Ploof)
Sundays =1:30pm-2:45pm & Fridays 5:45pm-6:45pm

Mighty Knights (Grades 1+2) - Rising Stars Division 
Michelle Carlton + Lauren Paine
Sundays & Wednesdays = 5:45pm-6:45pm

Royal Knights (Grades [2], 3+4) - Shooting Stars Division
Linsey Latham, Hailee Cote + Casey Barnett
Tuesdays & Thursdays = 5:45pm-6:45pm

Regal Knights (Grades [4], 5 + 6) - Shining Stars Division 
Jess Bosse + Jen Taylor 
Sundays 3pm-5pm, Mondays 5:45pm-7:45pm & Thursdays = 7pm-8:30pm

Varsity Knights (Grades [6], 7 + 8) - Super Stars Division
Sarah Allen, Kayla Decoteau + Shelly Coltart
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7pm-8:30pm

FIRST PRACTICE WILL BE A MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
Cheer Director, Vanessa, will go over the expectations for both athletes and parents for the season. A code of conduct form will be handed out for both parent/guardian(s) and athlete(s) to sign. 
This year we are also looking to get new uniforms. If they come in in time, we will have coaches size the athletes during the parent meeting. 
Regular practices are at the Poland Town Hall - upstairs
ALL Cheering practices are CLOSED 
The Mini Knights will have the first two weeks open to allow time for the athlete to get acquainted with the coach as we understand that age group can be more shy.
Coaches reserve the right to hold practices without an audience. For safety reasons we need to have as little distraction for the cheerleaders and coaches. Some routines are challenging and we do not want to create any unnecessary risk. Coaches may offer sneak peak practices during the season.  You will have many opportunities to see your child(ren) perform throughout the season.
Parents may wait out in the lobby area if they wish for the Mini and Mighty Knights teams. 
Season runs November 10th through April 5th.

This program requires all it's participants to be present at ALL practices in order for the routines to be a success. If your child is ill; you must call the coach to inform them of their absence. Stunting and formation makes this sport difficult to function without all team members. We have a strict attendance policy for Competition Cheering. Three unexcused absences can result in being removed from the team without a refund. 
Coaches will decide on what is considered an excused or unexcused absence. 


Varsity Knights Choreography
We will be holding MANDATORY choreography sessions for the Varsity Knights team. You athlete must attend all 3 sessions. 
Sunday, December 1st = 2pm-7pm
Monday, December 2nd = 6-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 3rd = 6-8:30pm


ASSESSMENTS
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Time:  6:00pm-7:00pm
Location:  Town Hall
2nd, 4th and 6th graders with prior competitive cheering experience can request to be assessed to be considered to move up.
NOTE -  2nd, 4th and 6th graders who are assessed will only move up to the next division if:
(1) there is room on the team (some teams may already be full)
(2) their skill level and readiness to be moved up to the next level 
Assessing does not guarantee your athlete will be moved up. 
Assessment results will be shared before practices start, not at assessment night. Please allow time for coaches to deliberate. 
- If you are interested in being assessed and you meet the criteria above, please contact our office by no later than October 31st.
- If your child can not make the assessment date, your child will not be considered for advancement. No make-up dates will be scheduled. 
- Only those with prior Cheerleading experience will be considered for assessments. 
If you wish to have your 2nd, 4th and 6th graders to be assessed, please email Vanessa at:
Email:  vharlow@polandtownoffice.org 

DISCLAIMER
Cheering is a physically challenging sport which requires lifting other participants, tumbling and constant movement. You may want to consider consulting a physician prior to participation.
We do require conditioning as part of our program to safely be able to perform the routines and stunting procedures. Conditioning outside of practice times are strongly encouraged. Failure to participate in conditioning can result in your child not be allowed to be assigned to a stunt group. 


Father-Daughter Winter Ball 
We plan to host a Father/Daughter Winter Ball Saturday, January 18th. Parent volunteers are required. This can be in the form of a food donation, volunteering during the event or help with setting up and clean-up. 
An email will go out closer to the event with sign-ups. 


DATES TO REMEMBER
November 1st - Registration Deadline
November 6th - Assessments for 2nd, 4th and 6th graders...see above info.
Parent Meeting- At first practice
Uniform Sizing - At first practice
Practices begin week of November 10th
December 1st-December 3rd - Mandatory Choreography Days for Varsity
Saturday, January 18th - Father-Daughter Winter Ball - PCS 
Saturday, January 25th - Family & Friends Night @ PCS
Friday, March 14th - Spirit Invitational Set-up  6pm-8pm @ PRHS
Saturday, March 15th - Hosting Spirit Invitational @ PRHS
Saturday, March 29th -  Maine Cheer Classic - Scarborough
Saturday, April 5th  Cheer Banquet -  PRHS

FUNDRAISING
We have several ways in which we raise money for our cheer program to help offset the cost of registrations. Participation from parents is required. Failure to acquire the necessary volunteers for certain events could result in not being able to hold that event in future, and could result in increased registration fees. 

Ways in which we fundraise are:
Father-Daughter Winter Ball
Spirit Invitational 
Choreography Fundraiser (Varsity team only)

Ways parents can help:
Volunteer to prepare food or donate food
Setup for either event
Cleanup for either event
Volunteering for certain duties at either event (serving food, admission, etc.)
Moving cheer mats to and from events - this is a huge help!

Payment Options
At the end of registration, you will have two options:
OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or
OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying,
“You will not be registered until payment is received”
Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over.
You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete.

Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND
Memo line: Cheering

Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it. 
You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at:
207-998-4601 option 5

Spirit Invitational
Each season the Poland Parks & Recreation Knights Cheering Program hosts a competition for youth teams throughout Maine. We are always looking for volunteers for this event. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Vanessa:
vharlow@polandtownoffice.org

DATE: March 15, 2025

LOCATION: Poland Regional High School Gym

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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PreK & K - Mini Knights  
N/A PK - K Su  11/10/2024 - 03/30/2025
01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Poland Town Hall - Upstairs Town Hall 		$70.00 Res, $70.00 Non-Res
 
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Grades 1 & 2 - Mighty Knights  
N/A 1 - 2 Su  11/10/2024 - 03/30/2025
05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
Poland Town Hall - Upstairs Town Hall 		$70.00 Res, $70.00 Non-Res
 
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Grades (2), 3 & 4 - Royal Knights  
N/A 3 - 4 TuTh  11/12/2024 - 03/27/2025
05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
Poland Town Hall - Upstairs Town Hall 		$70.00 Res, $70.00 Non-Res
 
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Grades (4), 5 & 6 - Regal Knights  
N/A 5 - 6 SuMTh  11/10/2024 - 03/27/2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Poland Town Hall - Upstairs Town Hall 		$70.00 Res, $70.00 Non-Res
 
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Grades (6), 7 & 8 - Varsity Knights  
N/A 7 - 8 TuWF  11/12/2024 - 03/28/2025
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Poland Town Hall - Upstairs Town Hall 		$70.00 Res, $70.00 Non-Res
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