Cheer Program

SPARTANBURG'S PREMIER YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER ORGANIZATION 2026

2026 Sideline Cheer Registration has CLOSED!!

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

What should i expect during spring practices?

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

When are practices held?
Stewart Park behind the Thornton Activity Center

June Practice Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 to 7:30 PM
📍 Stewart Park

Practice Location:
Stewart Park
Rev. James D. Thornton Activity Center
500 Norris St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Check-in:
Parents must check their new cheerleader in behind the activity center building.
No drop-offs allowed for the first two weeks.

Age Requirement?

What should i expect during spring practices?

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

Cheerleaders must be between the ages of 5–13 years old as of July 31, 2026 to participate.

Tryouts are not required. However, placement and participation are based on each child’s readiness, ability to follow instruction, overall comfort within a team setting, and ability to safely participate in a team environment.

What should i expect during spring practices?

Spring practices focus on conditioning, cheer fundamentals, team bonding, and building confidence.

We welcome cheerleaders of all experience levels.

Come out, meet the coaches, watch a practice, and make sure we’re the right fit for your athlete!

What is included in the registration fee?

What should i expect during spring practices?

Registration fee includes:

Cheer uniform, 2 cheer bows, poms, cheer backpack, and administrative/league fees.

All items are new each season. No items from previous years may be reused.
At the end of the season, your cheerleader keeps everything.

How long is the season?

What is included in the registration fee?

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

Our regular season runs from August-December (depends on play-off/championships).

Our first three months are a critical learning period.

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

What is included in the registration fee?

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

State IDs are not required for cheer.

A yearly physical is required and must be submitted by July 31, 2026.

The physical must be current and cannot expire before November 1, 2026 (must be within one year of that date).

What is the refund policy?

Once cheer equipment and uniforms have been ordered, no fees will be refunded.

If a cheerleader does not participate after items have been ordered, they will still receive all items included with registration.

Are Tryouts required?

What is the refund policy?

No. Spartanburg Gators offers a sideline cheer program, and tryouts are not required.

Sideline cheerleaders support our football teams on game day by leading cheers and helping build team spirit.

Our program focuses on learning cheers, teamwork, confidence, and creating a fun and encouraging environment for all cheerleaders.

29-Years of Gator Tradition

Once a Gator, always a Gator.

Spartanburg Gators has been part of the local community for 29 years, providing young athletes with opportunities to grow, learn, and build confidence through youth sports.

Our sideline cheer program continues that tradition by creating a positive and supportive environment where cheerleaders develop teamwork, leadership, and school spirit.

One of the most special parts of our program is seeing former Gator cheerleaders return years later with their own children — and even come back to help coach the next generation of Gators.

That is the Gator Legacy.

What Makes Our Program Different?

POSITIVE COACHES

LEARNING Environment

Our cheer program is led by dedicated volunteer coaches who care about creating a positive and encouraging environment for every cheerleader.

We focus on building confidence, teamwork, and leadership while helping cheerleaders develop their skills.

LEARNING Environment

Our sideline cheer program focuses on age-appropriate cheer instruction in a fun and supportive setting.

Cheerleaders learn:
• cheers and motions
• teamwork and responsibility
• confidence performing in front of a crowd

We welcome both beginners and experienced cheerleaders.

community experience

LEARNING Environment

community experience

Spartanburg Gators Cheer is about more than cheers — it's about community and team spirit.

Cheerleaders support the Gators on game day while building friendships through team activities, celebrations, and an end-of-season banquet.

Your 2026 Volunteer Cheer Staff

cOACH Angie Senghor

My name is Coach Angie, and I serve as the Cheer Director and Minis Coach for the Spartanburg Gators Cheer Program. In addition to overseeing the administrative and logistical needs of the cheer program, I work directly with our Minis throughout the season.

My goal is to create an organized, positive, and fun cheer experience for all of our athletes while supporting our coaches, families, and cheerleaders. As the Minis Coach, I’m excited to help our youngest cheerleaders build confidence, learn the fundamentals of cheer, and most importantly, have fun!

I retired from the Army in 2026 after 24 years of service and am proud to bring that same dedication, leadership, and commitment to the Spartanburg Gators.

Experience:
Coaching Spartanburg Gators Cheerleaders since 2016
Army Master Fitness Trainer
CPR/AED Certified

cOACH NeVeah West

My name is Nevaeh West, and I go by Coach Veah. I’m very excited to be a part of the Spartanburg Gators Cheer program this season.

I am a 2026 graduate of Woodruff High School, and I also earned my cosmetology license. I may be new to coaching cheer, but I have a background in dance, which taught me dedication, performance, and teamwork.

This season, I hope to help create a fun and positive environment where the cheerleaders can learn new routines, build confidence, and make new friendships.

I’m excited to be a part of the Spartanburg Gators family and to get to know everyone as we have an amazing season.

SPARTANBURG'S PREMIER YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER ORGANIZATION 2026

2026 Sideline Cheer Registration has CLOSED!!

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

What should i expect during spring practices?

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

Age Requirement?

What should i expect during spring practices?

WHERE ARE CHEER PRACTICES HELD?

What should i expect during spring practices?

What should i expect during spring practices?

What should i expect during spring practices?

What is included in the registration fee?

What is included in the registration fee?

What should i expect during spring practices?

How long is the season?

What is included in the registration fee?

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

What is included in the registration fee?

What about phsyicals and state Id Cards?

What is the refund policy?

What is the refund policy?

What is the refund policy?

Are Tryouts required?

What is the refund policy?

What is the refund policy?

29-Years of Gator Tradition

Once a Gator, always a Gator.

VOLUNTEER SIDELINE CHEER COACHES WANTED! 💙🧡🧡💙

What Makes Our Program Different?

POSITIVE COACHES

LEARNING Environment

LEARNING Environment

LEARNING Environment

LEARNING Environment

LEARNING Environment

community experience

LEARNING Environment

community experience

Spartanburg Gators & Cheer Safety 2024

Cheer Photo Gallery

Your 2026 Volunteer Cheer Staff

cOACH Angie Senghor

cOACH NeVeah West

cOACH Shyuna Thompson

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👉 Have Questions? Email Us at spartanburggatorscheer@gmail.com

Last Update: August 19, 2026