Howell Rebels Youth Cheerleading is dedicated to providing the best cheerleading experience for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to build confident athletes with strong character, new skills, and a lifelong passion for the sport of cheerleading. We create a fun, supportive environment where children make lasting friendships while learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and the importance of academics.
Led by certified volunteer coaches and supported by Rebel alumni, our cheerleading program offers flag cheer, game day cheer, and competitive cheer teams that perform at local events and national competitions across New Jersey and beyond.
Join the Howell Rebels Cheerleading family today and discover why we’re one of the most recognized youth cheerleading programs in New Jersey, with national titles, specialty awards, and paid bids to prestigious competitions like The Quest and US Finals.
Cheerleading Teams at All Ages & Skill Level
At Howell Rebels Youth Cheerleading in Howell, NJ, we offer cheerleading programs for every age group and skill level. Families across the Jersey Shore choose our program for its balance of fun, skill-building, and national competition opportunities.
Competitive Cheerleading Teams All Ages
Our competition cheer teams perform at prestigious national cheerleading events across New Jersey and the United States.
Athletes gain advanced skills in stunts, tumbling, and performance while competing against the best recreational teams nationwide.
Game Day Cheerleading Teams All Ages
Game day cheer teams lead the Howell Rebels football program with spirit and energy.
Athletes learn sideline chants, crowd-leading, and performance skills while cheering at football games throughout the Jersey Shore.
Flag Cheerleading Teams For 5&6 Year Olds
Flag cheer teams support our flag football program locally.
Perfect for beginners, these teams focus on the basics of cheerleading—motions, chants, jumps, and teamwork.
Mini Rebels Cheerleading Teams For 3&4 Year Olds
Perfect for beginners, these teams focus on the basics of cheerleading—motions, chants, jumps, and teamwork.
Program Focus & Skill Development
Competitive Cheer places an emphasis on performance and skill progression. Athletes will work on:
Cheer motions, timing, and sharpness
Chants, cheers, and dance elements
Age-appropriate jumps and formations
Routine memorization and performance confidence
All skills, routines, and progressions follow AYF safety standards and age-appropriate restrictions.
Coaching & Training
Teams are led by trained volunteer or appointed cheer coaches who are experienced in competitive cheer instruction.
All coaches are required to:
Complete background checks
Follow AYF Competitive Cheer rules and safety standards
Plan practices that emphasize skill progression and athlete safety
Coaches focus on positive instruction, teamwork, and helping each athlete reach their potential.
Practice & Competition Schedule
Practices: Typically held 2–3 times per week
Competitions: Scheduled throughout the season and may include weekends and travel
Practice schedules and competition calendars will be shared once teams are finalized. Attendance at practices and competitions is an important part of participation in Competitive Cheer.
Uniforms & Equipment
Provided by the Program:
Competition cheer uniform
Required from Families:
Cheer shoes
Hair bow and performance accessories
Practice attire
Additional competition-related items may be required depending on event standards.
Highlights:
Our rec cheerleading teams are known nationwide and compete at the best events! Our teams have received many specialty awards such as: – Best Choreography – Best Stunts – Best Jumps
Our rec cheerleading teams have also received paid bids to The Quest in 2022 & 2023! Our teams have also received paid US Finals bids in 2019-2023!
Here are some of our recent titles!
2023 – Battle At the Boardwalk National Champions – Super Surge – 8U level 1 2023 – Battle at the Boardwalk National Champions – Rage – 14U level 3 2022 – US Finals Champions – Rage – 14U level 3 2022 – Quest National Champions – Super Surge – 6U Level 1 2022 – Quest National Champions – Force – 12U Level 2 2022 – Quest National Champions – Rage – 14U Level 3 2022 – Battle at the Boardwalk National Champions – Super Surge – 6U level 1 2022 – Battle at the Boardwalk National Champions – Force – 10u level 2 2022- Battle at the Boardwalk National Champions – Rage – 14U level 3 2021 – US Finals Champions – Force – 10U level 2 2019 – Reach the Beach Champions – Rage -12U Level 2
