All MYFA cheer protocols are guided by our governing bodies: Wadsworth Youth Football Association, Ohio High School Athletic Association, Ohio Association of Cheerleading Coaches and our Insurance Risk Management policies.

Special circumstances do arise. Discuss any requests, concerns and questions with your Director.

MYFA fields cheer squads that range in size for each squad, each level. We do prefer a cap of 30 girls per squad and a minimum of 6. Larger squads allow for the presence of a team on a football field 100 yards long. The larger squads give the girls a better head start on learning team camaraderie, conflict resolution skills and accepting diversity and fairness. MYFA trains the largest number of cheerleaders in Medina and trains them well.

Levels of Play

Level	Age	Grade
Mascot	5 – 7 years old	N/A
Freshman	7 – 8 years old	2nd/3rd grade
Sophomore	8 – 9 years old	3rd/4th grade
JV	9 – 10 years old	4th/5th grade
Varsity	11 – 13 years old	6th/7th/8th grade
Super Varsity	12 – 13 years old	7th/8th grade
Flag	5 – 10 years old	N/A

Mascots:
Mascots are accepted in a ratio of mascots to cheerleaders. Some years mascot registration will be halted and your name will placed on a waiting list. Mascots will receive a uniform and pompoms. Mascots cheer, chant, tumble and jump with the cheerleaders on an assigned squad. Mascots do not dance or mount.

Cheerleaders:
Contact your Advisor/Coach in case of absence.
Always bring a water bottle.
Tie your hair up.
Tennis shoes/Cheer shoes are always required – no flipflops.
Leave your jewelry at home.
No gum chewing or eating during practice or game.
Be at your Game field 45 minutes prior to start in full dress uniform.