2024-2025 School Year Gr. 6-11 Instructor: DC Cheer Coaches, Stephine Paech & Lexi Wuetrich The D-C Cheer Team is a sideline and competitive cheerleading program that runs from June through early February. During the fall season, cheerleaders energize the crowd on the sidelines at football games, while in the winter, they compete against other teams across the state. This summer program is a vital part of the full cheer season, focusing on learning cheers, dances, and team-building while improving skills and conditioning for the months ahead. Summer participation is highly encouraged, but separate registration for the fall and winter seasons (September-February) takes place in late-July and October through the Activities Department. In addition to regular summer practices at Dassel-Cokato, cheerleaders are required to attend a Home Cheer Camp led by a Varsity clinician at an additional cost. Additional details will be announced at the Mandatory Parent & Cheerleader Info Night on June 9, where families can also learn about the D-C Cheerleading Booster Club and fundraising opportunities to help offset costs. Beyond practice, the D-C Cheer Team will showcase their spirit at local summer parades, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the community. Specific details on parade locations and staging times will be shared before each event. If you missed team placement practices in February but are still interested in joining, please email Coach Stephine (stephine.paech@dc.k12.mn.us) or Assistant Coach Lexi (alexandra.wuetrich@dc.k12.mn.us) before registering. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to train, perform, and be part of the D-C Cheer Team! Activity #5523 Mandatory Parent & Cheerleader Info Night (All new and returning cheerleaders and parents must attend.) Monday, June 9 6:00-7:00 pm Community Room, PAC Door This meeting will cover program details, the summer schedule, fundraising opportunities, and booster club information, along with fun team bonding activities! Practice Schedule Tuesdays & Fridays, June 10 – August 8 (No practice June 27, July 1, 4, 25) 9:00-11:30 AM Practice Locations: June 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 – HS West Gym Mezzanine July 29, Aug 1, 5 & 8 – MS Art Room Parade Performances Cokato Corn Carnival Parade – Monday, August 11 (Evening) Dassel Red Rooster Days Parade – Saturday, August 30 (Afternoon) Summer Practice Fees Early Bird Fee: $95 Fee after June 9: $100 Required Home Cheer Camp Monday & Tuesday, August 11 & 12 Time: TBD (plan for up to 8 hours per/day) HS West Gym Mezzanine Maximum Fee: $200/athlete. (Fundraising opportunities are available to help reduce costs for each athlete.)