Grades 4-5 Instructor: Cheer Team Alumni, Evelyn Bonnifield The DC Cheer program is a sideline and competitive cheerleading program designed to build school spirit while fostering a supportive team environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, including motions, kicks, jumps, cheers, dances, and basic stunting. This program helps lay the foundation for strong cheerleading skills and overall athletic development in the years ahead. Our goal is to introduce athletes to cheer at a young age and help them discover a love for the sport and all it has to offer. During each session, participants will spend time working with the DC Cheer team and coaches as well as a Cheer team alumni coach, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and confidence.

Grades 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 Choreography Camp in August prior to the start of the fall season. 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 Coach Lexi (lexi.hanson@dc.k12.mn.us) before registering. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to train, perform, and be part of the D-C Cheer Team! Mandatory Parent & Cheerleader Info Night (All new and returning cheerleaders and parents must attend.) Tuesday, June 9 • 6:00-8:00 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 Wednesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 15, 29, Aug 5 • 6:00-8:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays, June 18, 25, 26, July 2, 23, 24, 30, 31, Aug 6 & 7 • 10:00 am-12:30 pm Locations: June 17, 18, 24,25, 26, July 1, 2, 15, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 – HS West Gym Mezzanine Aug 5, 6 & 7 – HS Art Room Required Home Choreography Camp Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16 Time: TBD (plan for up to 8 hours per/day) HS West Gym Mezzaninne