SECTION IX GAME DAY CHEER - Bulletin Board:

Rules Interpretation Meeting: Wed. August 19th, 6pm - 7pm Game Day Workshops: Workshop/Schedule Details - CLICK HERE

2026 NYSPHSAA Cheer Professional Development Series Locations

• July 19, 2026 (Sunday) – Victor High School (Rochester) • Date TBD (Saturday) – Wantagh High School (Long Island) • August 15, 2026 (Saturday) – Monroe-Woodbury High School (Hudson Valley) • August 22, 2026 (Saturday) – Union-Endicott High School (Binghamton) • Optional Stunt Progression Clinic ($25) • August 23, 2026 (Sunday) – Union-Endicott High School (Binghamton) 2026 NYS Cheer Professional Development Series Registration & Workshop/Schedule Details - CLICK HERE Direct Registration Link Safety Certification Course: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/cheer-and-dance-safety-certification What is Game Day Cheer? • Game Day is a competition that celebrates traditional cheerleading. • It gives teams a forum to compete in categories that reflect what they do on the sidelines to engage crowd involvement and demonstrate school traditions. Categories: Band Dance, Situational Sideline, Time-Out Cheer, Fight Song CHEERLEADING SECTION IX GAME DAY COMPETITION 2026-2027 CHEERLEADING SECTIONALS - GAME DAY Location/Date – Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 – Monroe Woodbury HS, 6 pm The top teams from Sectionals will compete at STATES on November 8th atHudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Each school must have a copy of their music licensing agreement/proof of purchase. See where to find music guidelines on page 7. It will be required if your team qualifies for States. 1. DIVISIONS (based on school size) Division A – 849 and up Division B - 479 - 848 Division C – 478 and below 2. Procedure for weather delays or cancellations of Section IX Championships: In Sectional competition involving multiple schools, the respective Sports Chair will advise the Executive Director or designee of any adverse conditions. The Executive Director or Designee will consult with the participating schools then decide whether to hold or cancel the competition. 3. Admission: Price - $10.00 online plus fees - Section IX will be using gofan.com as their online ticketing site $12.00 cash at the door 4. Awards: Plaques and Medals will be awarded to the Section IX Champion for each Division.

2026-2027

GAME DAY

CHEERLEADING

SECTIONALS

Location: Monroe Woodbury HS Date: Tues. Oct. 27th Time: 6pm September 29, 2026 - FDR October 3, 2026 - Dover October 10, 2026 - James I O'Neill October 14, 2026 - Minisink Valley October 15, 2026 - Highland October 19, 2026 - Cornwall