WBMS Basketball Cheerleading

Coach: Jennifer Cook ([email protected])

Try-outs: September 2026

Important Try-out Information: Go to WBMS website @ wbm.rcschools.net or https://rutherford-tn.finalforms.com/ to complete FinalForms. All athletic FinalForms must be completed online before a student can try-out. This includes having a physical dated AFTER April 15, 2026, birth certificate, as well as the student AND parent registration. Two teacher recommendations are required. The try-out will consist of learning a band dance and at least one cheer.

Practice and Games: The squad will practice in October, November, December, and January after school (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) and will be picked up in the back of the school promptly at 5:00 p.m. on practice days.  The squad will also cheer at basketball games (2 per week) on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday nights; you must provide your own transportation to and from games.

The Basketball cheerleading squad is not competitive; instead, girls will support our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams by cheering at each game. Basketball games are held on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday nights.  Cheerleading requires more commitment from both parents and athletes in terms of time, money, and focus. You will be responsible for mandatory fundraising, purchasing a uniform, poms, and bows ($200-$250), purchasing shoes ($40), bloomers ($20), white, no-show socks ($10), and any other miscellaneous fees that may come up during the basketball season.

For more information, contact Ms. Cook at [email protected].