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- INTRODUCTION Welcome to the South Bowie Boys & Girls Club Lady Sharks Elite Cheerleading Program. We are proud to expand our cheer program with the addition of a dedicated Competitive Cheer Team. Building on the success of our longstanding sideline cheer program, which competes annually, we are now offering a separate all-competitive team for athletes seeking a higher level of training and competition.
- ABOUT SOUTH BOWIE LADY SHARKS ELITE COMPETITIVE TEAM Our cheer programs are led by experienced coaches who are committed to developing strong, confident, and disciplined student-athletes. Through teamwork, dedication, and athletic excellence, our cheerleaders represent South Bowie with pride both on and off the mat. This team will focus exclusively on competitive cheering, skill development, and regional competition for athletes ages 11-16. Our program aligns with our mission to provide high-quality athletic opportunities, leadership development, and teamwork experiences for youth in our community.
- Mission Statement The mission of South Bowie Boys & Girls Club Competitive Cheer is to provide a safe, supportive, and high-quality athletic environment where young athletes can develop skills, confidence, leadership, and teamwork through the sport of cheerleading. We strive to promote discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth while representing our community with excellence and integrity in competition. Program Structure • Model: In-House Competitive Cheer Team • Practice Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 2 hours per practice • Season Length: Summer through Spring • Coaching: Experienced volunteer coaches (no salaries paid) • Competitions: 3 competitions per season All of our coaches have completed the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) training, Certifications in Competitive Cheer and have successfully passed a background check to coach for SBBGC Cheerleading. Team parents are also required to successfully pass a background check.
- Upcoming Events
- Lady Sharks Cheer Interest Meeting
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location: Zoom
- CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING
- Lady Sharks Elite Cheer Team Tryouts
- Date: May 23, 2026
- Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location: City of Bowie Gymnasium - 4100 Northview Dr., Bowie, MD
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS TODAY!
- SUMMER CONDITIONING CLINIC - 2 days
- Date & Time: TBD
- All registered athletes must participate. Workout Schedule: TWICE A WEEK
- REGISTRATION: $1200
- A deposit of $300 must be paid at the time of registration.
- Payment Plans Available
- Option 1: Pay full amount $1,200
- Option 2: Six Payments of $300
- Option 3: $300 deposit / Six Payments of $150
- Registration Includes: • Practice facility usage
- • Choreography & music
- • Competition entry fees
- • Administrative costs
- • Program supplies
- • Teambuilding
- • Uniforms, Warmups & Accessories
- Practice locations may vary depending on current weather status.
- Other practice locations:
- City of Bowie Gymnasium
- Prince Georges Community College
- What to bring to practice?
- -Sports bottle of water (drink plenty of water before coming to practice)
- -Comfortable clothing
- -No hanging jewelry (NO necklaces, dangling earrings or nose rings, long nails)
- -Hair tied up (bun it, ponytail it, wrap it up)
- -Closed toe running shoes or cheer shoes
- -Yoga mat (can be purchased at 5Below)
- ADDITIONAL PRACTICES WILL BE ADDED WHEN NEEDED.
- Location: Church Road Park
- Schedule is TBD SUMMER Workout Schedule: TWICE A WEEK for 3 WEEKS! Fundraising
- If you choose not to fundraise a $50 donation will be accepted on behalf of your student athlete. ALL cheerleaders are expected to fundraise.
- Mandatory Purchases By Cheer Parents:
- Purchases from cheer program:
- ~ Cheer bag (personalized with cheerleaders name and Cheer logo) $25 - OPTIONAL
- Online Parent Purchases:
- ~ ALL WHITE cheer shoes (no color)
- ~ ALL WHITE ankle socks (purchase a pack no color)
- ~ Royal Blue Sports bra (only to those who need to wear them)
- ~ Personal toiletry items (to be kept in cheer bag)
- COMPETITION: There are NO REFUNDS for competition fee.
- Competition is a commitment. It takes time, hard work, team work and dedication. Practices may take place on some weekends and days may be added as we get closer to the performance date. Multiple absenses are not accepted. When you are out your group does not get to practice full out. You understand right?? Any athlete who is absent from competition will receive an invoice from the club with the forfeiture fee (comp. entry fee) and a $50 incovience fee.
- Upcoming Competition:
- The Lady Sharks will be competing the in SHAMROCK BATTLE
- Downtown Richmond Convention Center - March 14, 2026
- Past Competition:
- The Lady Sharks Competed in the SWEET HEART BATTLE and won 2nd PLACE!!
- CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!
- Date: February 8 & 9, 2025
- Location: Bel Air, MD
- Lady Sharks Cheerleading Uniform Policy
- The Lady Sharks are proud to have a long-standing reputation for looking sharp, clean, and professional. To uphold this tradition and maintain our strong team image, we enforce a strict uniform policy that applies to practices, performances, and game days.
- Uniform Guidelines
- 1. Event-Specific Attire:
- • Notifications will be sent in advance to specify the uniform required for each event. It is the cheerleader’s responsibility to stay informed and come prepared.
- • Failure to arrive in the correct, complete uniform will result in the cheerleader not performing, no exceptions.
- 2. Team Unity:
- • As a team, we strive to present a unified image. When one cheerleader is not in full uniform, it impacts the entire team. Pay close attention to notifications and double check that you are in the correct attire to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons.
- Required Uniforms
- All uniforms must be worn with all-white cheer shoes and all-white ankle socks, no exceptions.
- Cheer Performance Uniform:
- • Cheer uniform top and skirt
- • White cheer shoes
- • Cheer Bow
- Cheer Warm-Up Sweatsuit: Mandatory purchase by parents
- • Cheer jacket
- • Cheer T-shirt (provided to you)
- • Sweatpants
- Practice Uniform: (provided to you)
- • Cheer T-shirt
- • Shorts
- Final Reminder:
- We are one team, and our image reflects our unity and dedication. Please ensure you are always prepared and in the proper uniform so we can proudly represent the Lady Sharks.
- Thank you for your cooperation!
- FUNDRAISING: SBBGC Cheerleading Program relies heavily on fundraising to operate effectively. Every cheerleader is responsible for contributing to fundraising efforts, which helps keep registration cost down, finance practice facilities, and other program needs. Fundraising efforts encompass both individual and collective team initiatives.
- **Families who choose not to fundraise will give a $50 donation to the cheer program on behalf of the student athlete.
- Contact registrar@southbowiesharks.org for registration questions.
- COACHING:
- If you are interested in coaching please contact the Cheer Commissioner Miya directly at cheer@southbowiesharks.org.
- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK DONE AND ATTEND A COACH’S CLINIC THROUGH THE COUNTY. You will need the background check done BEFORE the season starts. We are always in need of coaches!
SEE BELOW UPDATES FOR THE 2026 LADY SHARKS ELITE CHEER TEAM!
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Competitive Cheer Interest Meeting
Date: April 18th Time: 6:00 pm Location: Zoom Email: cheer@southbowiesharks.org for the link and additional information.2026
Lady Sharks Elite Tryouts Date: May 23rd Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The City of Bowie Gymnasium
4100 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD2026
First Week of Competitive Cheer Workouts
TBD
meet the powerhouse behind our LADY SHARKS ELITE cheer program!
Coach Miya
Cheer Commissioner
Miya joined the Lady Sharks at just 12 years old and brought the house down with her unstoppable energy! After aging out at 14, Miya couldn’t stay away. She returned and has been coaching for 5 years, inspiring the next generation of cheerleaders.
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Coach Miyanna
Cheer Coach
Miyanna became a Lady Shark at the age of 10, and her cheer journey was nothing short of amazing! After aging out at 14, she didn’t miss a beat continuing to give back and volunteer with unmatched dedication. Miyanna has been coaching for 5 incredible years at SBBGC.
Coach Tia
Cheer Coach
Cheer Team Support
Tia is the heart and soul of our cheer program! A former Cheer Commissioner with 10 years of experience, Tia started as a team mom and grew into a cherished volunteer at SBBGC.
Her love for the cheer program and her unwavering dedication to our resilient little ladies is truly inspiringwho could ask for more?
"We're not just coaches. We are dedicated mentors who believe
that every star shines!"