© Section IX Athletics 2012
Game Day Bulletin Board
Competitions:
(Click on date for registration link):
September 29, 2026 - FDR
October 3, 2026 - Dover
October 10, 2026 - James I O'Neill
October 7, 2026 - Minisink Valley
October 15, 2026 - Highland
October 19, 2026 - Cornwall
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 at Hudson 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)
Class A – 849 and up: Kingston, NFA, Valley Central, Washingtonville
Class B - 479 - 848:Beacon, Cornwall, FDR, Goshen, Minisink, Our Lady of Lourdes,
Poughkeepsie, Saugerties
Class C – 478 and below:Dover, Highland, Liberty, Marlboro, O’Neill, Spackenkill, Sullivan West
2. Procedure for weather delays or cancellations of Section IX Championships:
In Sectional competition involving multiple schools, the respective SportsChair 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 CLASS A CHAMPS: NFA
2026 CLASS B CHAMPS: CORNWALL
2026 CLASS C CHAMPS: DOVER