New in 2026
Spring Cheer
Open to grades 2–6, Spring Cheer runs alongside Spring 7v7 football. Practices start the week of April 28, and games are Sundays at Smith Park through the end of June.
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Pacers Cheer
Spring cheer, summer camp, and full fall sideline cheer: three ways to cheer with the Pacers. Good time to be a Pacer cheerleader.
Program range1–6
Ways to cheer3
Sideline in the COYFLFall
Volunteer-coached100%
2026 Season
Three ways to cheer
Spring, summer camp, or the full fall season on the sideline — we've got a spot for your cheerleader either way.
Returning
Summer Cheer Camp
Two mornings at Smith Park — July 11 and July 18, 8 AM to noon. Every camper gets a Jr Pacers camp t-shirt, and first and second graders even perform a half-time dance at the first Pacers home game of fall. Open to grades 1–6.
Returning
Fall Sideline Cheer
Full sideline cheer in the COYFL for grades 3–6. Weekday evening practices and Sunday games through October 30. You'll travel to opponents across central Ohio — Worthington, New Albany, Olentangy, Big Walnut, and Gahanna.
Spring Cheer · Grades 2–6
What Spring Cheer families should know
- EligibilityGrades 2 through 6.
- PracticesWeekday evenings beginning the week of April 28.
- GamesSundays at Smith Park through the end of June.
- ArrivalPlan to arrive 30 minutes early and in full uniform on game days.
- WeatherChanges and cancellations are shared through official team communication.
- Uniforms & gearDetails about uniforms, bows, and required gear are sent to registered families.
Spring Cheer depends on parent and guardian volunteers. If you can help the squad with organization, equipment, events, or coaching support, contact the cheer coordinators.
Fall Cheer Details
Game day on the sideline
Fall cheer is the full experience — weekday evening practices, Sunday games, and travel across central Ohio with your squad. It's a real season.
- Eligibilitygrades 3, 4, 5, and 6
- Practicesweekday evenings (specific days confirmed before the season)
- GamesSundays — home at Smith Park on Troy Rd, or travel to away opponents
- LeagueCOYFL, season ends by October 30
- Game dayarrive 30 minutes early, full uniform every game
Grades 5 & 6
Mascot Program
For the kid who wants to fire up the crowd instead of the sideline. It's a unique role in the Jr Pacers family and spots are limited, so don't wait if that sounds like your kid.
Explore the mascot programWhat they'll learn
Real skills, taught step by step
Every athlete builds fundamentals with the form, safety, and confidence to grow — whatever their starting point.
Skill 01 of 05
Stunts
Teammates lift and hold a flyer in the air: bases, a flyer, and a backspot working as one group.
Start lineBeginners start low, with thigh stands and simple prep-level holds, before anything goes overhead.
Skill 02 of 05
Tumbling
Gymnastics on the mat and the sideline: rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, and building toward handsprings.
Start lineYou'll start with forward rolls and cartwheels. No experience needed.Skill 03 of 05
Jumps
Sharp, powerful jumps like toe touches, hurdlers, and pikes, hit clean and in sync with the squad.
Start lineWe begin with the motion and timing, then add height over the season.Skill 04 of 05
Motions
The crisp arm positions that make a cheer read from across the field: high-Vs, T's, daggers and more.
Start lineMotions are the very first thing every cheerleader learns, on day one.
Skill 05 of 05
Cheers
Leading the crowd with the voice, words, and energy that get the whole stadium chanting with the team.
Start lineWe teach the words and the voice together, and shy kids leave loud.
How a stunt works
It takes the whole group
A stunt is never one person. Tap each spot to see the role it plays — it's the clearest picture of the teamwork and trust cheer is built on.
The Stunt Group
A stunt is a team
Every stunt takes a full group working together. Tap a number on the photo to meet each role — nobody flies without the whole group behind them.
Roles shown are the standard cheer positions — we'll confirm the exact wording with our coaches.
Numbers that tell our story
Behind every routine is a Delaware kid who found their confidence.
Program rangeExact grades vary by cheer program.1–6
Cheering sincePart of the Pacers from the first season.2022
Ways to cheerSpring, summer camp, and fall sideline.3
Volunteer-coachedLed by experienced volunteer coaches.100%
Our Coaches
Meet the coaching staff
The volunteers who build confidence, technique, and teamwork on every squad. Photos, and a little about why each coach gives her time, are on the way.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
Volunteer Coach
Part of the crew that shows up for Delaware's kids, week in and week out.
Coming soonWhy they coach, and what they hope to pass on to the boys.
On the sideline
Pacers cheer, in action
A rotating mix of game-day photos and video from the sideline.
Get Involved
Parents make it run
Jr Pacers is 100% volunteer-run, and you don't need any cheer experience to pitch in. If you can show up, there's a spot for you. Every hour keeps registration affordable and the season rolling.
EventsEvents & fundraising
Help run a fundraiser, the Spaghetti Dinner, or a squad event. Perfect for the planners and organizers.
Game daySideline & concessions
Cheer the squad on, work the concession stand, or hand out water on game day. Every set of hands helps.
- Take orders and serve at the concession stand between cheers
- Hand out water and keep the squad game-ready on the sideline
- Help set up and pack down the cheer area each game
New familiesWelcome team
Greet new families, answer questions, and help first-year cheer families feel right at home.
GearUniforms & gear
Lend a hand at uniform pickup or equipment days so every cheerleader is game-ready.
AnytimeDrive & extras
Carpool to away games or jump in wherever the squad needs a hand through the season.
Family Stories
What cheer means to Pacers families
Here's how family stories will look once we gather them — short notes and video clips from parents. These are examples for now; real ones take their place as families share.
Example★★★★★
“She was so shy on day one she could barely say her name. By the last game she was out front leading a cheer with the whole crowd behind her.”
The Delgado FamilyCheer parent
ExampleVideo story
The Barnes FamilyCheer parent
Example★★★★★
“The older girls took her under their wing right away. She walked in not knowing anyone and left with a whole squad of big sisters.”
The Whitfield FamilyCheer parent
Example★★★★★
“Two kids, two sidelines, one family. Our fall Saturdays belong to the Pacers now and we love every minute of it.”
The Okafor FamilyCheer & football family
ExampleVideo story
A returning familyCheer parent
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Registration closed
2026 cheer registration is closed
Future cheer registration details will be posted here when they are confirmed. The next expected Jr Pacers registration is Spring 7v7 football in early 2027.
Cost shouldn't keep a kid off the sideline. Ask us about confidential, need-based scholarships. No kid gets turned away.
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Looking for what's next?
Registration is closed for the 2026 season. Spring 7v7 registration is expected to open in early 2027.