Thank you for your interest in the Potomac Senior High School Cheerleading program.  We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest. In Prince William County, cheerleading is recognized as a two-season sport, fall and winter, adhering to all rules and policies set forth by VHSL, PWCS, and the PSHS Athletics Department.  

The purpose of the cheerleading program is two-fold. First, cheerleaders promote spirit at football games, basketball games, within the community, and at other school events. Second, and equally important, cheer participates in various local, county, regional, and state cheerleading competitions. 

Cheerleading is fun and an incredibly rewarding experience, but is a huge time commitment on and off the mat. Please be aware of this as you prepare to take on the challenges and responsibilities of becoming a member of a Potomac Senior High School Cheerleading squad. 

• Athletes are required to attend ALL practices, games, appearances, competitions, and other events throughout the season. 
• If an athlete has 5 unexcused absences/tardies, he/she may be dismissed from the team.  
• Athletes are expected to build skills outside of practice (i.e. attend tumbling lessons, conditioning, etc.). 
• Athletes are required to actively participate in fundraisers.
• All athletes sign our rules and expectations contract upon invitation to join the team.

Teams are listed on the cheer tryout information sheet. Tryouts for competitive cheer spots will be held August 1st. Tryouts for basketball cheerleading may be held in October. Teams may be merged, pending tryout results. We hope you find this letter about our cheerleading program informative. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about tryouts. Good luck! 

Warm Wishes, 

Potomac Cheer Coaches