Cheerleaders cheer and stunt on the sidelines of SQHS Football and Basketball games, and perform high-energy routines during halftimes and school assemblies. Stunt Men participate in stunting, yelling, and motions.
Seasons: You may choose to try out for Football Cheer, Basketball Cheer, or both.
Summer practices/camp: Please see dates on the calendar.
Practices during school year (typical schedule, subject to change):
Football: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Basketball: Varying weekdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Games:
Football: Friday evenings (sometimes Thursdays or Saturdays).
Basketball: Any weekday evening, twice a week (Sometimes Saturdays).
Performances: Games, assemblies, and community events. Game performance frequency depends on halftime schedule availability.
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The Squalicum Spirit program is kicking off a new season for our dance team!
Head Coach: Christine Engelfried
Assistant Coach: Janis Velasquez Farmer
Questions? Message Coach Christine christine.engelfried@bellinghamschools.org
Important Dates
Dance Information Meeting:
1) June 9th: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Library
2) June 12th: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Zoom** click here to register for the Zoom session
Both athlete and parent must attend one meeting.
July 8: Current Physical on file with Athletic Office, 25-26 FinalForms completed (Select “Dance”), Completed Application, and Signed Handbook.
Summer Dance Clinic Days:
Friday, July 18: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Weight Room
Friday, August 1: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Weight Room
Summer Tryout:
Friday, August 8: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Weight Room
All Paperwork Due for Fall Clinic & Tryout:
September 5: Current Physical on file with Athletic Office, 25-26 FinalForms completed (Select “Dance”), Completed Application, and Signed Handbook.
Fall Dance Clinic Days:
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fall Tryout:
Tuesday, Sep. 16, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
What is the SQHS Dance Team?
Dancers perform technical routines during SQHS Football and Basketball halftimes, school assemblies, and (likely) WIAA Dance & Drill competitions. Dance emphasizes technical skills including turns, kicks, pops, waves, footwork, tricks, and precise choreography
Season: One season only (Football and Basketball, combined)
Summer practices/camp: Please see dates on the calendar.
Practices during school year: TBD
Performances: Games, assemblies, and community events. Game performance frequency depends on halftime schedule availability.
Competitions (if the team competes): Select Saturdays in December, January, February, and March.