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Cheerleading was officially recognized in the 1970’s, but has been a part of the Pop Warner program for several decades. Today, 130,000 children are participating in cheerleading and dance around the United States.

Participation in the Pop Warner Cheerleading Program provides kids an opportunity to perform in an organized, supervised, safety-oriented environment. Pop Warner programs emphasize fun for all and encourage the development of qualities important long after Pop Warner days are gone.

2006 Warriors Squad B
Our National Bronze Medalists!

Cambridge Pop Warner Cheerleading

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There are 6 divisions in Cambridge Pop Warner Cheerleading:

Team Ages Division
Tiny Mite 5,6 Tiny Mite
E-Team 7,8,9 Mitey Mite
D-Team 8,9,10 Junior Peewee
C-Team 9,10,11 Peewee
B-Team 10,11,12 Junior Midget
A-Team 12,13,14 Midget

Please note that all first-year cheerleaders from age 7 through 9 will be placed on the E-Team.

New Cheer Categories Announced
New Cheer Categories based on skill level were introduced in the 2004 Season. The Categories are Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.

Novice Intermediate Advanced
Standing / Tumbling
No flips or aerials are allowed.  All skills with flight and hand support are allowed.  Both hands must remain in contact with the floor.
Series standing handsprings allowed.
No flips or aerials are allowed. All skills with flight and hand support are allowed. Both hands must remain in contact with the floor. Series front and back are allowed. Flips are allowed but may not exceed one flipping and one twisting rotation.
Running / Tumbling
No flips or aerials are allowed. All skills with flight and hand support are allowed. Both hands must remain in contact with the floor. Flips may be performed from a round off or round off back handspring entry. Aerial cartwheels and running tuck fronts are allowed. No tumbling is allowed after flip (exception: tumbling out of front flip IS allowed). Flips are not limited to a tuck position. No twisting is allowed in any flips. Flips allowed but may not exceed one flipping and one twisting rotation.
Partner Stunts
Single leg stunts are allowed at the prep level only. Flyer can not leave the original bases. Twisting load-in skills limited to one half (1/2) twist by the partner/flyer (base cannot turn). Single leg extended stunts are allowed. Twisting load-in skills limited to one twist by the partner/flyer (base cannot turn). Single leg extended stunts are allowed. Twisting load-in skills limited to one twist.
Cradles 
Only basic cradles (quarter turn allowed) are allowed from stunts. Twisting, arch, toe touch, pike, tucks, etc?. are not allowed. Cradles may not land in prone position (on stomach). Anything other than a straight pop off must be caught in a cradle position. Only basic cradles (quarter turn allowed) are allowed from any extended one leg stunt. Two leg extended level stunts are allowed to full twist cradle. Prep level one leg stunts may not exceed more than one and one quarter (1 1/4) rotation. Other positions during cradles are allowed. Cradles may not land in prone position (on stomach). Anything other than a straight pop off must be caught in a cradle. Flips are not allowed. Cradles from all stunts are limited to two and one quarter (2 1/4) twists. Flips are not allowed. Triple twists are not allowed.
 Release Moves  
No release moves allowed other than a basic cradle or pop off to the ground. No release moves allowed other than a basic cradle or pop off to the ground. Release moves are allowed but must not exceed more than eighteen inches above extended arm level.
Pyramids  
Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rulesand are allowed up to two (2) high with the following exceptions: extended stunts with partner on one leg must be braced on both sides by a prep level stunt. The connection to prep can be hand or foot and must be established at or below prep level. Prep level partners must have both feet in bases hands. Partners/Flyers must maintain contact with a base at all times and may not lose contact with a prep when changing position. Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rules and are allowed up to two (2) high. Partners/Flyers must maintain contact with a base at all times. Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rules and are allowed up to two (2) high.
Tosses  
No basket tosses are allowed (i.e basket toss grip). Sponge tosses must be caught in a cradle. Partner/Flyer must be cradled by original bases. Flipping (front or back), traveling, or twisting tosses are not allowed. The only tosses allowed are straight rides. Tosses-basket or sponge-must be caught in a cradle. Partner/Flyer must be cradled by original bases. Flipping (front or back) or traveling tosses are not allowed. Tosses that exceed one twist are not allowed. Other basket toss positions are allowed. Tosses-basket or sponge-that exceed eighteen inches above extended arm level must be caught in a cradle. Partner/Flyer must be caught by original bases. Half (1/2) helicopters are allowed. Flipping (front or back) and traveling tosses are not allowed. Triple twists are not allowed.
 

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