Thomas Peebles took a Princeton yell to the University of Minnesota in 1884. Jack Campbell, a U of M student, stood before the Gopher crowd and led them in a rousing cheer in 1898 and thus organized cheerleading began. Cheerleading during that time period was a male dominated sport. It wasn't until World War II that women began to become the majority. In the 20's gymnastics and tumbling became a major component of the sport.

Information

Cheerleaders must have completed 10 days of practice prior to the first contest date for their classification.
If the winter squad has the same members as the fall squad, then there is no requirement to have an additional 10 practices.

2008 Season:
First Practice - Class AA and A - August 15
First Practice - Class B and C - August 18
 

Spirit agenda at the Montana Coaches Association (MCA) Clinic this August and information about coaches AACCA certification

• New - Equity Guidelines for Spirit Groups

• MHSA Handbook - Spirit, Dance and Drill Team

• AACCA Certification for Spirit Coaches

• Cheerleading Magazine