Coaching Staff

Cheer is not currently offered at Bellerose; our students interested in Cheer have the opportunity to join with Paul Kane's cheer team.

Staff Advisor

Linda Schwam

Season

October - April

Fly high. Do or die. Dare to dream. Cheer extreme!

Cheerleading is currently one of the fastest-growing competitive sports in Canada. This sport incorporates athletic and artistic elements such as dance, gymnastics, acrobatic stunting and tosses in a two-and-a-half minute routine. Cheerleaders develop agility, flexibility, strength, stamina and rhythmic movement while building appreciation for physical fitness.

The Bellerose Cheer Team is a competitive cheerleading team made up of a group of highly-trained athletes. We stunt strong, jump high, yell loud and have fun!

Why Cheerleading?

Cheerleading is a great way to stay in shape and make friends while representing your school. With a combination of stunts, tosses, gymnastics, dance and jumps our two-and-a-half minute routines are similar to running 10 kilometres! We have something for every type of athlete and everyone, regardless of experience, is welcome. Boys - ready for a challenge? Males will perform stunts, tosses and gymnastics. Girls - let loose! Females will perform aerial acrobatics, gymnastics and dance. All athletes welcome.

Tryouts, Practices, Competitions

Tryouts are held during the first two weeks of October (dates TBA) in the small gym at Bellerose. Specific information will be posted around the school and on this page.

We train after school during the week, beginning (times TBA) in October and continuing through April. Training season is October to January and competition season is from January until April. Athletes should attend open gyms at a local gymnastics club on their own time.

The Purpose of Cheerleading

To promote and uphold school spirit.
To encourage sportsmanship and goodwill among schools.
To be the best athletes possible.

We attend several competitions throughout the season. In the past, these have included:

All-Star Cheer and Dance Extravaganza
Athabasca Cheer Fest
Cold Snap Classic
Rise Up Cheer Challenge
Sea to Sky Cheerleading Championship
U of A Cheer Challenge/ Ross Sheppard Cheer Championships
Edmonton Zones
Provincials (must qualify)

Schedules for upcoming games can be found on our BCHS online calendar.