SOAC RECREATION CHEERLEADING PROGRAM
Shrub Oak Athletic Club Recreation Cheer program offers the opportunity for new and experienced cheerleaders up to the age of 14 master the basics of cheerleading including stunting, cheer motions, and dance. Our goal is to teach good sportsmanship, self-confidence and respect while providing a safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Cheerleaders play an instrumental role in raising, leading, and maintaining team spirit on the field, at competitions and in the community. The Cheerleaders will cheer at all of the home football games for the SOAC Hornets Football teams and compete in 4-5 local competitions.
Registration opens for the fall program in April 2026!
STAFF:
Cheer Board:
Donna VanBeek - Director –
[email protected]Kathy LaRocco - Assistant Director
Donna Macli - Secretary
Amanda Puff - Apparel Coordinator
Pam Angione - Registration Coordinator
Anne-Marie Paolino - Fundraising Coordinator
Kristina Manich - Events/Bldg Coordinator
Coaches:
Jennifer Covino - Tiny Team
Maria Sabo - Tiny Team
Rachael Faustino - Mini Team
Annette Mazzacane - Junior Team
Beth Colasuonno - Junior Team
Donna VanBeek - Senior Team
Kathy LaRocco - Senior Team
Tiny Team - K-1st Grade - practice two days a week starting in September. The tiny team will Expo at two competitions and participate at the half time cheer at the Lakeland High School Pink Game. Summer practice starts the week of August 3rd.
Mini Team - 2nd-3rd Grade - practice two days a week starting in September. The mini team will compete at three competitions, participate at the half time cheer at the Lakeland High School Pink Game and potentially cheer at some home football games. Summer practice starts the week of August 3rd.
Junior Team - 4th-5th Grade - Summer Clinic starts in June! Mandatory practice two days a week starting week of August 3rd and Mandatory choreography camp 8/25-8/27. The Junior team will compete in 5 local competitions, participate at the half time cheer at the Lakeland High School Pink Game and cheer at all home football games.
Senior Team - 6th-8th Grade - Summer Clinic starts in June! Mandatory practice two days a week starting week of August 3rd and Mandatory choreography camp 8/25-8/27. The Senior team will compete in 5 local competitions, participate at the half time cheer at the Lakeland High School Pink Game and cheer at all home football games.
All practice dates/times will be finalized by parent meeting on 4/31.