Big & Little Program Application

BIG & LITTLE PROGRAM BIG & LITTLE PROGRAM

Please ensure you understand the expectations for the Big & Little Program prior to applying.

Big & Little Participation

This program is 100% optional and should be both time and cost-effective for any athlete who wants to participate. This program is open to full-year novice, prep and elite athletes. Please note the April/May activities may not be entirely relevant to Novice athletes if they are not returning for the season.

Big & Little Assignments

Athletes will be assigned by the Twister staff as a “Big” or a “Little”. Athletes wanting to be both will have the opportunity to apply for both positions on the annual application. Athletes will be paired based on personality and coaches’ recommendations.

Athletes will be notified of their “Big” or “Little” in secret. Throughout September, the athletes are encouraged to provide secret hints in the athlete’s cubbies and around the gym until the “Big” or “Little” is revealed at the end of the month. (Think of Secret Santa with notes and small items while keeping it a “secret” until the reveal!)

Monthly Activities & Financial Commitment

This program is not designed to take a lot of time or money, but some time is required to ensure we’re helping our “Big” or “Little” feel supported throughout the season.

  1. Activities for bigs and littles should happen once per month and should not cost more than $5-10 at any given time.
  2. Program activities should take no more than 30-45 minutes per month.

Bigs and littles are always welcome to do more outside of the scheduled activities. Please send any photos for social media use to promote the program to [email protected]. Please keep costs in mind so as not to alienate any other bigs/littles.

Anyone who would like to participate but cannot commit to $5-10 monthly should email [email protected].

Annual Events

Please note: This is DRAFT of the events planned for Season 15. We will adjust as necessary to ensure it meets the needs of the athletes and satisfies the purpose of the program.

September: Exchange handmade bracelets
October: Decorate/Make a picture frame
November: Spirit posters, VIP Big/Little Seating & Professional Big/Little pictures at Showcase
December: Make an ornament for your big/little
January: Bake something for your big/little
February: Make a valentine for your big/little
March: Make a spirit poster for competition & pick something off your big/little’s favorite list and surprise them at competition!
April: Pizza party for bigs & littles, Cheer on big/little at Florida Send Off (elite & hip hop athletes)
May: Write your big/little a letter and take a final photo at banquet for the season.

 

Special events: Celebrate your big/little’s birthday (or half-birthday) with a card, cupcake or small gift.

Apply to participate in the program below for Season 15 (2026-2027).

Athlete's Name(Required)
This is the email we will use to send your big/little's "favorites" or for any personal communication regarding this program.
This is the email we will use to send your big/little's "favorites" or for any personal communication regarding this program.
I would like to be:(Required)
Please note: We will do our best to accommodate your request, however the age of the athletes will establish a curve to determine which athletes are "littles" and which are "bigs".
Please list your child's hobbies outside of cheerleading, tumbling or hip hop:(Required)

Favorites

Your big/little will receive the answers below.
Camping, Mountains, Beach, etc.