Parent Involvement
Parents play a vital role in youth cheerleading, serving as supporters, mentors, and role models for their athletes. Research shows that family encouragement and involvement can have a significant impact on a child's growth, confidence, and success in cheer—often even more than coaching.
At Red Wolves Junior Cheer, we are dedicated to creating a positive and respectful environment for all athletes, coaches, and families. To support this mission, we ask all parents to review and follow our sideline conduct expectations. As part of the registration process, we require each parent to pledge their commitment to encouraging their cheerleader in a positive and supportive manner.
Thank you for your cooperation in fostering an uplifting, fun, and rewarding experience for all participants!
General Practice & Game Day Rules
No cell phones out at practices or games.
Arrive 45 minutes prior to game (unless differently told by coach) fully dressed and ready to walk onto the field.
Mark your name on all cheer items & keep everything in your bag.
No jewelry of any kind.
No flip-flops or sandals may be worn. Comfortable, closed-toed shoes are a must.
Wear appropriate athletic apparel to practices.
We are not responsible for lost or stolen items so keep track of your own belongings. We do not have extras of our uniform pieces so take good care of them!
Foul language, disrespect toward anyone, and negative attitudes will not be tolerated and parents will be called to pick up the cheerleader.
Always warm-up. We have group warm-ups before all activities. If you are late, you still must warm-up. We do this to avoid injuries.
All cheer items must be in your bag for all games just in case weather changes. If you are missing a uniform item that your coach asks the squad to wear and you don’t have it, you will sit out.
Remain with your squad during all times at games (including halftime).
Perform only approved stunts. We ask that our cheerleaders only stunt under RWJFA cheer coach’s supervision at practices and games.
Report all injuries at practices or away from practice to your coach.
Parents – please do not interrupt your cheerleader’s coach during practices or games unless it is an emergency. Please don’t talk to your cheerleader over the fence at games.
Volunteers Requirements & Opportunities
Game day and team manager volunteers are essential to the success of our cheer program, ensuring that our athletes have the opportunity to perform and support their teams in a well-organized and spirited environment. The dedication of our volunteers directly contributes to a positive, fun, and memorable experience for all cheerleaders, coaches, and families. Your support helps create an encouraging atmosphere where our athletes can grow in confidence, teamwork, and skill!
To support our program, each family is required to contribute a minimum of four (4) volunteer hours per season. There are a variety of roles available to fit different schedules and skill sets, including:
Game Announcer | Home Games
Game Clock Management | Home Games
Game Gate Attendant | Home Games
Chain Crew (Down Markers & First Down indicators) | Away Games
Videographer | All Games
Photographer | All Games
We appreciate your commitment and support in making Red Wolves Junior Football and Cheerleading a great experience for our athletes and community. You can find detailed descriptions for each volunteer position here.