<p>So, my friend is a male cheerleader and he says that the female squad is basically the same. They have three-hour practices three to four times weekly in the fall, with two practices weekly in the spring, plus they attend football games, basketball games, and occasionally other games. Keep in mind that try-outs are in April, so she’ll need to commit (and be ready) by then. I’m not sure what you mean by how the program is… they don’t compete… but he says that it’s fun.</p>