CHEERLEADING

Email Commissioner Miya Johnson-Smith: cheer@southbowiesharks.org
  • CHEER REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to register.
  • **REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 7, 2025**

  • INTRODUCTION Welcome to the South Bowie Boys & Girls Club Cheerleading Program. This program is dedicated to serving our youth ages 5-14. The goal for each season is to teach the fundamentals of cheerleading (motions, jumps, cheers, chants, and stunts), encourage physical fitness, promote teamwork, and develop character. All of our coaches have been vaccinated and are required to complete the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) training and must successfully pass a background check to coach for SBBGC Cheerleading. Team parents are also required to successfully pass a background check. South Bowie Cheerleaders perform sideline cheers during the football season. We also compete in a local competition at the end of our sports season. COMMISSIONER: Coach Miya: cheer@southbowiesharks.org
  • SPRING CONDITIONING WORKOUTS Click here to register.
  • Registration Fee: $100
  • **REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 7, 2025**
  • Summer workouts are held during our off season. Cheerleaders interested in strengthening and conditioning in preparation for the fall cheer season are welcome to attend. No experience necessary!

  • Workout Schedule: 6 WEEKS!
  • The full schedule is listed in Teamsnap. You will have access once you have registered.

  • Start Date: March 18, 2025 - April 17, 2025
  • Tuesday's 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday's (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Zoom link located in Teamsnap schedule)
  • Thursday's 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Church Rd Park (Straight to the back near large shed) 2001 Church Rd, Bowie, MD 20721

  • Registration Includes:
  • -Tshirt
  • -Stunt Clinic
  • -Tumbling Clinic
  • -Gym Fees
  • -End of spring workout session gathering
  • -Participation certificate & awards
  • PRACTICES Practices are held at Church Road Park- 2001 Church Road Bowie, MD. Schedules are determined by the coaches and are released after rosters are created.

  • Practice locations may vary depending on current weather status.
  • Other practice locations:
  • City of Bowie Gymnasium
  • Prince Georges Community College
  • Practices may be held virtually as well.
  • 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 noserings, 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)
  • Special events will require additional practices. GAMES: SBBGC Cheerleading will perform sideline cheering during the regular football season as well as playoffs. Games may required travel to local area locations. FALL REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
  • REGISTRATION FEE: (Registration CLOSED) ~ Football Homecoming items
  • ~ 2 Cheer Bows ~ 1 Practice uniforms (Tshirt & Shorts) ~ Cheer socks - 1 pair ~ Cheer pack (briefs & crop top leotard for under uniform) ~ Gym rental fees
  • ~ Cheer uniform & poms rental ($150 deposit by check or cash; returned at the end of the year)
  • ~ Team bonding event
  • ~ End of the year awards & banquet
  • ~ Rain Poncho

  • Mandtory Fall Season Purchases By Cheer Parents:
  • Purchases from cheer program:
  • ~ Sweatsuit (personalized with cheerleaders name and Cheer logo)
  • ~ Cheer bag (personalized with cheerleaders name and Cheer logo)

  • Online Parent Purchases:
  • ~ ALL WHITE cheer shoes (no color)
  • ~ ALL WHITE ankle socks (1 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 is an additional fee to participate in competition. All registered sideline cheerleaders are welcome to tryout. Registration information will be given out to all selected cheerleaders. The competition team will participate in a recreational competition.

  • Upcoming Competition Details:
  • Sweet Heart Battle
  • Date: Februrary 8 & 9, 2025
  • Location: Bel Air, MD
  • Spectator Fee: $20


  • 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
  • • Gold briefs
  • • Gold crop top (under uniform top)
  • • Warm Weather: Replace the gold crop top with a royal blue sports bra.

  • Cheer Warm-Up Sweatsuit:
  • • Cheer jacket
  • • Cheer T-shirt
  • • Sweatpants

  • Cheer Spirit Uniform:
  • • Cheer jersey
  • • Black leggings

  • Practice Uniform:
  • • 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 or registering for the team 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!
9u Lady Sharks!!

2024 Sneaker Ball

14u Lady Sharks!!
2024 Team Building Event

meet the powerhouse behind our cheer program!

"We're not just coaches. We are dedicated mentors who believe that evey star shines!"
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 as a coach for 3 years, inspiring the next generation of cheerleaders. And now, she’s back in full force as our Cheer Commissioner, bringing the same fire and passion that made her a star from the start!
Coach Miya Cheer Commissioner 14U Cheer Coach
Addison is a proud Lady Shark alumna who’s been part of our cheer family since 2019. She’s so skilled, she could practically cheer with her eyes closed! We’re thrilled that our alumni like Addison come back to give back, and as our Jr. Coach, she’s exactly where she belongs—leading with heart, skill, and a deep love for South Bowie’s culture!
Addison Levi 9U Jr. 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 coached for 3 incredible years at SBBGC, and now she’s back, ready to light up the cheer world once again!
Coach Miyanna 14U Cheer Coach
Tia is the heart and soul of our cheer program! A former Cheer Commissioner with 6 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 inspiring—who could ask for more?
Coach Tia 9U & 14U Cheer Team Support
Jordan took her high school cheer squad by storm, and then she brought her talent and leadership to our team, leading us to a 1st place victory in competition! With two years of coaching under her belt, Jordan is primed and pumped to guide our girls to even greater heights this season!
Coach Jordan, 9U Cheer Head Coach
Joanna is the ultimate South Bowie supporter! Starting as a dedicated team parent, she’s cheered on her daughter, who’s been with us since 2019, and her son who’s also aged out. Joanna’s love for that South Bowie stuff is contagious, and now she’s stepping up as a coach and Team Support, ready to give her all for our cheer squad!
Coach Joanna 9U Cheer Assistant Coach