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Youth cheerleaders build their team
( Updated: 11/11/2013 )
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The Hingham (Mass.) youth football cheer and dance squad practices a new routine. The girls practice Tuesdays and Fridays and for 45 minutes before every game. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Barbara (l.) and Bridget practice a routine by Evan Pouch, their choreographer, who is on the high school dance team. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Cheerleaders practice a lift with spotters. Safety is of primary concern, so there are spotters even during a performance. Despite growing concerns about injuries, youth leagues are still flourishing in many towns, and so are the dance and cheer squads that accompany games. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The smallest, lightest girls are on top. Many of the girls are also gymnasts. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Coach Brittany Morissette helps the girls learn how to safely dismount from a lift. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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A cheerleader wears necklaces - including a cheer megaphone - during practice. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Coach and dance coordinator Julie Donovan does the motions along with the girls as they do a lift cheer. 46 girls are participating this year. They don't have to try out; anyone interested can join the team. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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During a lift, the girls continue to yell their cheers. Girls on the squad get a good workout while gaining confidence, stage presence, and a sense of accomplishment. They also learn about camaraderie, teamwork, and responsibility. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Coach Donovan hugs her young cheerleaders after a successful practice session. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Marly (l.) helps Ruthie adjust her uniform as some of the girls change out of their turtlenecks on a warm day. They all must wear the same outfit. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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One of the Hingham cheerleaders watches the opposing teams' cheer squad as they all get ready for the game in the girls' room. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The older squad heads to the local football field to cheer for a game. Girls from second to eighth grades are split into two squads, roughly by age. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The younger squad cheers as their team takes the field. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The girls learn to project their voices as they yell support for the football team. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Two cheerleaders check out photos on a cell phone. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The younger squad performs to music during halftime. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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A young football player, whose game had just ended, walks past the older girls who will cheer the next game. At this level, the cheerleaders and players do not mingle much. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The girls practice a halftime stunt with Kaleigh (c. top) and Anna (c. bottom). Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The girls wear matching red and white cheerleading socks. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The younger squad cheers after their team makes a touchdown. The girls often need help identifying which cheer to use when, since most of them do not understand the game of football. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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A young cheerleader chases after a football player as they wait to have their team photos taken on picture day. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Allie smiles as she watches the game. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Coach Julie Donovan shows some photos to the girls. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Mckenna, a member of the junior squad, puts her game face on as she watches the action. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Angela performs a cheer during a game. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The older squad takes the field during halftime, when they perform to music. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Members of the opposing team's cheerleading squad watch the Hingham team perform at halftime. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The girls then watch the visiting cheerleaders perform on the field. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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The girls cheer to the grandstand during a game. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Daisy poses for a professional portrait against a football-stadium backdrop. Team photos are taken as well. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Youth cheerleaders build their team
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