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What are they THINKING? A Parent’s guide to West Halifax Cheer placement sessions At this time every year, there is always discussion regarding what team Sally or Mary will be placed on for the upcoming all-star cheer season. All our parents, athletes, coaches, and CITs have many great ideas and thoughts on how our nextContinue reading “Placements – What are they THINKING!?”

Hi WHC Families, This week, practices are OPEN to viewing. Please note that the policy is typically the first two weeks in the month they’re open, however, during the week leading up to competitions, practices are always closed to parent viewing.  Make-up/Additional Practices this weekend:  Saturday, January 13 Courage – 12 -2 pm Charm – 3 –Continue reading “Notices for Jan 10, 2018”

Dear WHC Families Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS to WHC owner and coach Ashley Astephen on the birth of their son! Jaxon was born on November 18th and mom & baby, big sister Erica, and dad Perry are doing great! This week, practices are closed for Parent Viewing. We thank you for your appreciation in this matter. THEME WEEK! Its CRAZY HAIR themed week in the gym! TheContinue reading “Notices for November 22, 2017”

Dear WHC Families,  This week, practices are open for Parent Viewing. Spryfield Santa Claus Parade:  Our WHC athletes had a fantastic appearance in the 44th Annual Spryfield parade! A few pictures from this event are attached! Christmas Daddies:  Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest to see which team could bring in the most change for Christmas Daddies.  The team whoContinue reading “Notices for Tuesday, December 5, 2017”

Hi WHC Families, This week, practices are open to parent viewing. 2017-18 UNIFORM INFORMATION: Please see the attached memo for details regarding the 2017-18 uniform. SEASON 10 UNIFORM REVEAL! Location: Orange Dome Date: Saturday,  November 11, 2017 Time: 6 pm (Doors will open at 5:30 pm for seating) Cost: We kindly ask for $1 donation to Christmas Daddies Foundation On November 11, 2017, we invite allContinue reading “Notices for Thursday, Nov 9, 2017”

Hi WHC Families,   This week is closed to parent viewing (the last week of October blended into November).   Reminder that the following teams have choreography this weekend:   Saturday, November 4, 2017 Love: 10 am – 12:30 pm Brave: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Ambition: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Devotion: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm   Sunday, November 5,Continue reading “November 2, 2017”

Hi WHC Families,   We are now in the middle of our second week of practice for the 2017-18 cheer season!  A few housekeeping items:   Email List: We are working on cleaning up our distribution list. If you are no longer cheering and no longer wish to receive these emails, please let erica@westhalifaxcheer.com know and weContinue reading “June 28, 2017”

Hi WHC Families, This summer has flown by, our 2017-18 competitive season kicks off next week on Tuesday September 5, 2017 (following the Labour Day holiday- there will be no Monday practices) Your WHC Athelte will now start the 2017-18 competitive “Fall Schedule” which changes to 2 mandatory practices per week as follows: Mondays: Love: 8-9:30 Tuesdays: Charisma: 6-7:45 Charm: 6:30-7:45 Envy: 7:45-9:30 Wednesdays: Prodigy: 6:00-7:00Continue reading “August 29, 2017”

Hi WHC Families,   We can’t believe how fast the summer is going! We all hope you’re enjoying cheer so far this year!  A few housekeeping items and reminders: During the summer our facility is very warm; we do our best to cool temperatures by opening the garage doors and using circulating fans.  Please ensureContinue reading “July 20, 2017”

Dear WHC Families, A few short updates: Coaches Retreat: The coaching staff’s annual fall meeting/coaches retreat is this weekend. We will be solidifying some of our plans for this year (SEASON 10!), evaluating teams to see if additional cross-overs or movements of athletes are required, and also looking at our 2018 travel plans.  Currently, as identifiedContinue reading “September 15, 2017”