In Partnership with Arvada Youth Football Association

Arvada Youth Cheer 2026

Welcome to the 2026 season! We're so excited to have your cheerleader join us. Please review the information below carefully, and refer back to this page throughout the season.

Registration Closed Ages 5–12 $325 Uniform & Bow Included
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BAND Communication

BAND will be our primary form of communication throughout the season — please check the app regularly so you don't miss anything important.

  • Schedule updates
  • Weather cancellations
  • Practice reminders
  • Game information
  • Performance details
  • Photos and announcements
Join Our BAND Group
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Camp, Practice & Games

Camp Schedule

Flatirons Dance Academy
Tue, Aug 4 · 4:30–6:00 PM
Wed, Aug 5 · 4:30–6:00 PM
Thu, Aug 6 · 4:30–6:00 PM

Practice Schedule

Oak Park
Mondays, 4:30–5:15 PM
Aug 10, 17, 24, 31
Sept 14, 21, 28
Oct 5

Game Schedule

Black & Red Teams

See the full game-by-game schedule for both teams below.

View Full Schedule
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Game Schedule

WkDateGame TimeArrivalFieldLocation
2Sat, Aug 299:00 AM8:30 AMField ELong Lake
3Fri, Sep 45:30 PM5:00 PMField ALong Lake
4Fri, Sep 115:30 PM5:00 PMField CLong Lake
5Fri, Sep 187:30 PM7:00 PMField ALong Lake
6Sat, Sep 2611:30 AM11:00 AMField BHoly Family HS
7Sat, Oct 311:00 AM10:30 AMField CBroomfield
8Fri, Oct 95:30 PM5:00 PMField ALong Lake
9Fri, Oct 165:30 PM5:00 PMField CLong Lake
🏈 Cheerleaders, please arrive 30 minutes before game time!
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What to Wear

Practice

  • Athletic clothing
  • Tennis shoes
  • Hair pulled back and out of her face
  • Pom poms
  • Water bottle
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn!

Game Day

  • Cheer uniform
  • White tennis shoes (preferred)
  • Hair in a high ponytail
  • Sparkly red bow (provided)
  • Water bottle
  • Cheer jacket (always bring, just in case)
Cold or Rainy Weather: Cheerleaders may wear a black turtleneck under their uniform and black leggings under their skirt.
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Sideline Cheers & Halftime

Throughout the football season, the girls will perform the following cheers during games:

Arvada Hey Hey – Go Fight Win Until the Very End Good Luck Arvada Defense Go Go G-O G-O Let's Go Who Rocks the House Ole Ole A Go Fight Win, Yell It! Here We Go Arvada Listen to the Sound We've Got Spirit Stop Them, Block Them Run That Ball A.R.V.A.D.A. We Are Arvada

Cheer Practice Videos

Watch sideline and practice videos to help learn the cheers at home.

View Videos
Coming Soon

Halftime Performance

The team performs a halftime dance during football games, set to “Don't Stop the Party.” Video link will be added here once available.

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Season Guide

Everything parents and cheerleaders should know for a smooth, fun season.

View Parent & Cheerleader Guidelines

Practices

  • Drop off by 4:30 PM at Oak Park; pick up promptly at 5:15 PM.
  • Coaches and assistants supervise all practices.

Games

  • Drop off about 30 minutes before game time (typically ~5:00 PM) at Long Lake Ranch, near your child's assigned field — we'll share the field each week.
  • Parents should remain in the spectator area during games and should not approach the cheer line.

Attendance

Please make every effort to attend all practices, games, performances, and special events. If your child must miss an event, notify a coach as early as possible.

Before Practice & Games

  • Use the restroom before arriving
  • Eat before games
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Wear the appropriate attire

Weather

Cancellations due to rain or snow will be communicated through BAND and email — please check both regularly before practices and games.

Cheerleader Expectations

  • Have a positive attitude and come ready to learn
  • Participate with enthusiasm
  • Listen carefully to coaches
  • Be respectful to teammates and coaches
  • Stay with the cheer line at all times

Behavior Policy

If a cheerleader is making poor choices, one verbal warning will be given. If the behavior continues, they will sit with their parent for the remainder of the practice, game, or event.

Special Events

Additional details, including meeting times and locations, will be shared closer to each event:

  • Harvest Festival Parade
  • Carnation Bowl
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Important Locations

Practice Location

Oak Park

6554–6590 Oak St, Arvada, CO 80004
Get Directions →
Game Location

Long Lake Field

17850 W. 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80403
Get Directions →
Game Location

Holy Family High School

5195 W. 144th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80023
Get Directions →
Game Location

Broomfield Commons

13200 Sheridan Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Get Directions →
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Coach Contact Information

Head Coach
Jessica Fitzgerald
720-231-3435
Coach
Ellianna Johnson
720-803-9232
Coach
Crystal Kunert
720-309-7525
Coach
Madi Graves
303-875-1910

Thank you for being part of the Arvada Youth Cheer family! We're looking forward to an amazing season filled with hard work, growth, teamwork, and lots of fun. Go Arvada!

Registration is closed for the 2026 season

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year — we can't wait to see you on the sidelines!

Questions about the cheer program? Reach out to Jessica Fitzgerald at 720-231-3435 or jessica@flatironsdance.com.