Cheer Registration 2026

Who: Rising 2nd-8th graders who are Glen Ridge residents/students

When: Regular registration is now open until 8/1/26. From 7/13/26 to 8/1/26 a late fee of 30% will apply

Where: Practices will be held at Clay Field on Mondays and Wednesdays

Fee: $90 until 7/12/26. $117 from 7/13/26 to 8/1/26

GRAA Cheer is a fun program designed to introduce athletes to the sport of cheer, teaches cheers/dances, provides opportunities for stunting/tumbling, and fosters community pride by rooting for the Glen Ridge Red Dogs. 

GRAA is excited to open up registration for Sideline Cheerleading for the 2026 fall season. Girls & Boys in grades 2-8 are invited to participate.  Practices will be held twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, time tbd starting the first week of September through the end of October.  The Cheerleaders cheer for the Red Dogs Football games which are typically on Saturdays. 

Registration is $90 until 7/12/26. Beginning 7/13/25 a 30% late fee will apply. 

Please note: Registration will close on Saturday 8/1/26 to ensure that teams can be made and uniforms ordered.

If you have any questions please contact cheer commissioner Jen Anderson at cheer@graa.org

Financial Aid

The GRAA proudly offers Financial Aid confidentially to any participant family with financial need. Please apply for financial aid before registering for the sport. Please visit https://graa.org/aid/

Installment Plans

Take advantage of GRAA’s installment plan, an easy, no-interest option that lets you split your registration fee into three equal monthly payments. Simply select it during the registration process.

REGISTER NOW: Cheer 2026 Fall Registration

We need Volunteers for Pee Wee Coaching, Social Media, and Photography!

If you love to take pictures and/or spend your time on Facebook or Instagram, perhaps you’d be willing to help manage our GRAA Cheerleading page. Our PeeWee Team (2nd-3rd Grade) is in need of parent volunteers to help coach. If you are interested please contact Jen Anderson. 

GRAA Cheer is a fun program designed to introduce athletes to the sport of cheer, teaches cheers/dances, provides opportunities for stunting/tumbling, and fosters community pride by rooting for the Glen Ridge Red Dogs. 

Please reach out to Jen Anderson at cheer@graa.org with questions or if you are willing to volunteer this fall.