Special Olympics

Contact: Michelle McCann
Email:  cpucheer@gmail.com
Phone: 319-560-4223

Special Olympics IOWA 2024 Cheer Squad

Date TBA

Registration opens April 1 and closes on May 1, 2024

Register (This link will be active when registration is open.

Attention High School Cheer Coaches:

The ICCA has been asked to be a part of Special Olympics IOWA 2025. We have partnered with the Special Olympics to perform at their opening ceremonies since 2006. It is a very rewarding experience for the cheerleaders and athletes. All high school cheerleaders are invited to be a part of this special event. It is preferred that a district-employed cheer coach attend with the cheerleaders; however, if this is not possible, a cheer parent will be permitted.

Participation and fees:

There are no fees associated with this event. Registration opens on April 1st, 2024 and closes May 1st, 2024. The first 50 cheerleaders to submit their registration will be accepted. We ask that you limit your registration to a maximum of four cheerleaders per school.

Date and Responsibilities:

The cheerleaders will learn a routine at Hilton Coliseum on May 16, 2024.  Registration will start at 11:45 AM and practice will begin at NOON! That evening the cheerleaders will perform the routine they learned that day at the Special Olympics IOWA 2023 Opening Ceremonies held in Ames at Hilton Coliseum. Routine does not include tumbling or stunting.

CHEERLEADERS – what to bring and wear:

  • Shorts, t-shirt, and cheer shoes
  • Uniform shell, skirt, and sleeves
  • Poms
  • Hair bow
  • NO JEWELRY during practice, clinic, and performance
  • Finger nail clippers (or make sure yours are already short!)
  • Hair ties / bobby pins / hair spray
  • Money to eat out for supper

COACHES – what to bring and wear:

  • ICCA medical release form for each cheerleader
  • Dress comfortably (athleisure – tennis shoes, leggings, school apparel is welcome).
  • Money to eat out for supper

Day Schedule:

  • 11:45am-NOON: Check-in @ Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Dr. Ames, IA 50011
  • NOON–2:45pm: Practice/Learn Routine @ Hilton Coliseum in Ames
  • 3:00-4:00pm: Special Olympics Cheer Clinic – @ Forker Gymnasium, 534 Wallace Rd. Ames, IA 50011 (Basement dance studio room)
  • 4:00-6:15pm: BREAK for Supper
  • 6:15pm: FULL UNIFORM, PERFORMANCE READY @ Hilton Coliseum. Routine run through, group photos, form tunnel for athletes.
  • 7:00pm: Special Olympics Iowa Opening Ceremony – FREE ADMISSION (Cheer performance @ approximately 7:45pm)
  • 8:15pm (approx): Head home with the coach after the performance or stay to watch the rest of the ceremony.

If you have further questions please contact Michelle McCann:

Email: cpucheer@gmail.com

Phone: 319-560-4223