Grades 3-8 Sideline Cheer
The Greenwich Youth Cheerleading League (GYCL), formed in 2004, operates as an entity alongside the Gateway/Greenwich Youth Football League (GYFL). Participation in the GYCL program provides girls and boys, in 3rd through 8th grade, the opportunity to perform in an organized, supervised and safe environment. At the heart of the program, GYCL emphasizes safety, fun for all and encourages the development of teamwork and fundamental skills. The GYCL is a town-wide recreation program for Greenwich residents or students attending private school within Greenwich and is not affiliated with Greenwich elementary or middle schools (public or private).
Grades
Fall Sideline Cheer is for grades 3rd - 8th grade who are entering that grade in the Fall of 2025
When
This Fall sideline program runs from Mid August to Mid November
Where
All Practice locations are local, however they differ from team to team.
All Games are played at Greenwich High School.
Practices
Teams practice 2-3 times per week.
Games
Games are once every week on Sundays starting the second weekend in September. They go until mid November.
Extra Costs
Extra costs differ from team to team. Please reach out to your team director once you have been rostered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register my child for cheerleading?
The GYCL holds open registration annually starting in May through Sept 1st. Please inquire to gyclcheerleading@gmail.com for more information.
How old does my child need to be to full sideline cheerleader?
Bantam cheerleaders must be in 3rd or 4th grade.
Junior cheerleaders must be in 5th or 6th grade.
Senior cheerleaders must be in 7th or 8th grade.
Can my child choose the team she/he cheers for?
When you sign your child up for the GYCL, you are signing up for youth cheerleading. Requests can be made at open registration, but due to home address and squad numbers, requests cannot be guaranteed. The GYCL does have a "sibling rule" and will honor putting cheerleaders on squads where their older brother/sister currently play or cheer.
What is the practice & game schedule?
The season typically starts in the third week of August. Practice days and times vary by team and schedules will be provided to your child once they are assigned to a team. Teams typically practice two to three days a week. Finalized schedules should be available on all teams by August 15.
ALL teams will play games on Sundays in Greenwich. Times and locations will be announced once the season starts.
What additional items should we purchase? (i.e. uniforms)
Once your child is assigned to a team, their coaches will let them know of any additional gear. All participants must have cheerleading sneakers. Your child's coach will give them the specific shoe their team uses.
Does my child need to have cheer, dance or gymnastics experience?
No, we are delighted to work with all skill levels. There's absolutely no cheer, dance, gymnastic or tumbling experience required to participate.
2025 Fall Sideline Cheer
This registration form is solely for the use of grades 3-8 in Greenwich, CT for sideline cheerleading for the Fall season in 2025.