Kids cheerleading program returns to Fort Walton Beach with February practices
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Families in Fort Walton Beach can now sign up for the city’s kids basketball cheerleading program, which is a great way to get ready for the new season. People can sign up until January 30, 2026. Practices will commence in February and performances on game days will start in March.
The program is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade and is a fun way to learn about cheerleading in a supportive, team-focused setting. The Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center will host basketball games for kids ages 11 to 13, and the kids will cheer during those games.
During games, cheerleaders will lead organized chants, cheers, and simple routines to get the crowd excited and cheer on the players.
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City officials claim that the program is more about having fun, working together, and creating confidence than about competitiveness. It gives young people an opportunity to learn fundamental cheerleading abilities while being part of a structured youth sports program. The season fits well with the city’s young basketball schedule, so cheerleaders can be busy all spring.
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If you live in Fort Walton Beach, the registration fee is $30. For non-residents, it’s $50. Families should also expect to buy the required outfits and pompoms in addition to the registration fee. Parents who aren’t sure about their residency status should check before they finish registering.
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People who have already taken part in City of Fort Walton Beach sports programs and have a RecDesk account can register online. People who want to join must go to the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive Northwest to sign up in person.
The child doesn’t have to go to the registration appointment, but the parents do have to present proof of the child’s age, like a vaccination record.
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For more information, please contact program director Pat Sherman at 850-833-9576 or at Email Pat Sherman.
