Intro Cheer Athletics is widely regarded as the strongest, most successful athletic program of its type in the world. For 24 years, CA has helped build healthy, strong, and confident athletes. Athletes learn about sportsmanship, working together towards goals, and striving to win. The teamwork athletes gain from our program is a valuable lifelong lesson. Team Placements Team placement sessions are low-stress workouts. During the workouts, athletes show skills they have already developed and demonstrate potential to learn new skills. Athletes are given numerous opportunities to show skills over multiple days. After the final session of placements, the staff assembles rosters for the upcoming season. Teams are selected that each have the best possible chance of a successful competitive season. After rosters are set, athletes (or parents) are contacted by phone to let them know the results of tryouts. We offer multiple evaluation sessions. We strongly prefer athletes attend both days within the session selected. If you wish to be considered for a flyer position on a team, you need to additionally attend one of the flyer tryouts. Practices / Attendance All teams will have a set two days a week schedule. Typically, one practice will be held during the week and the other practice will be a two hour time on Sunday. Practice times usually remain consistent throughout the season and are only changed under special circumstances. (Some facilities may adjust schedules during the summer months to 2 weekday practices, returning to regular schedule in Fall.) During important times of the season, additional practices may be scheduled. These practices are typically scheduled up to two weeks in advance and all athletes are expected to attend. 2
Cost / Tuition Competitive cheer, while not as costly as some youth activities, can still be expensive. Before considering this or any program, please consider the financial commitment involved. Cheer Athletics has the finest staff and the most state-of-the-art facilities in our sport. As a result, our fees are higher than many programs. However, factoring entry fees, summer activities, booster club, and other expenses that are typically charged separately at many other gyms, you may end up spending more at some other programs. Although others may advertise lower rates, CA s overall value per dollar is highly competitive. We have a comprehensive monthly price that covers most of the expenses throughout the year. During the 2018-19 season, there will be 12 monthly charges beginning June 2018 through May 2019. The balance of the first month s tuition will be due immediately after tryouts are completed. For the remaining months, tuition is payable on the 1st of each month. (July tuition due on July 1, etc.) This monthly fee covers tuition and most other expenses and does not fluctuate from month-to-month. Tuition does not change based on number of practices in any particular month. Costs may vary depending on location - please see tuition listing for your facility. Cheer Athletics helps push athletes to be the best version of themselves. Athletes learn the CA Way of competitive cheerleading, but they will also be given lifelong skills that will help them throughout their lives. The progress our athletes see in positive and productive surroundings can be amazing. A pat on the back, a high five, and positive reinforcement can go a long way. The vast majority of athletes attending evaluations will be selected for a team. If CA is not able to find a placement for an athlete, 100% of the tryout fee will be credited back. If an athlete chooses to decline a roster spot prior to June 15, the initial tuition month will be credited back. 3
2018-19 FRISCO Information Evaluation Session Dates Tryout / Evaluation Fees Use age as of August 31, 2018 New Athlete (register before April 15) $95 Flyer Tryout (flyers only choose one session) New Athlete (register before April 30) $115 Session 1 Thursday, May 17 5:30pm 7:00pm Session 2 8:00pm 11 years and under 12 years and over Friday, May 18 5:30pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 11 years and under 12 years and over Returning Athlete (register before April 15) $75 Returning Athlete (register before April 30) $85 All Athletes (May 1 or later) $125 Private Tryout / Video Tryout $175 Private Flyer Tryout $150 Flyer Tryout (must also register for regular) Private Tryout w/flyer Tryout $75 $250 Regular Tryout Tuition Session 1 Tiny Teams $259 Mini Teams $259 Youth Teams $299 Junior/Senior Teams $329 Worlds Division Teams $349 Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 12:30pm 2:00pm 3:30pm Session 2 Level 1 & Level 2 Level 3 & Level 4 Level R5 & Level 5 Tuesday, May 22 & Wednesday May 23 5:30am 6:45pm 8:00pm Session 3 2:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 7:45pm 9:00pm Level 1 & Level 2 Level 3 & Level 4 Level R5 & Level 5 Other Costs (estimates) Practice Wear $300 (available for purchase by April 1 and Tuesday, May 29 & Wednesday May 30 5:30am 6:45pm 8:00pm - 7:45pm 9:00pm Level 1 & Level 2 Level 3 & Level 4 Level R5 & Level 5 Open Workout Monday, May 21 / Thursday, May 24 5:30am 6:45pm - 7:45pm due by first practice). We anticipate wearing the same practice wear for 2 seasons. Uniform $300 - $450 varies by team (due in June) Warmup $199 Annual registration fee $49 (typically due in May) USASF Membership Fee $30 (due to USASF by August) Possibility of extra competition fees if cost exceeds the anticipated amount (added cost likely under $300 total) Possibility of extra costs for end-of-season bid events (Summit, Worlds, etc) for teams that qualify during season. Ages 11 and younger Ages 12 and older 4
Skill Grid Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Restricted Level 5 Level Appropriate Standing Running Forward Roll Backward Roll Cartwheel Back Handspring (BHS) Standing 3 BHS Jump connected to 1 BHS Standing Back Standing BHS Jump connected to a BHS Jump combination Standing BHS(s) to Jumps to combination Jumps to BHS Standing BHS to Whip Punch Round-off (s) Round-off Back Round-off Front Walkover Punch Front Whip to Whip Punch Standing Handstand Forward Roll Back Walkover Front Walkover Valdez Front Walkover Multiple Back Walkovers Back Walkover BHS Valdez Back Walkover BHS Standing BHS Stepout Roundoff BHS Jumps to multiple BHS Standing BHS(s) to Jumps BHS(s) to Jumps BHS(s) to Standing BHS to Whip to Standing BHS(s) to Double Jump Standing BHS(s) to Double Standing Jump to Standing Standing BHS(s) to Whip Punch Double Running Cartwheel Back Walkover Front Walkover to Cartwheel Cartwheel half turn to Front Walkover Front Walkover to (s) Front Walkover to Aerial Aerial pause Punch Front Punch Front pause Round-off BHS Punch Front connected to Whip to Whip Punch Front Handspring Punch Front to Front Walkover Punch Front Whip to Round-off Arabian pause Round-off BHS Double Punch Front to Double Whip to Double Arabian to Double Whip Punch Double Advanced These are the suggested tumbling skills for each level. We do look at athletes potential and their overall abilities (stunting, jumps, etc) but nearly every athlete will have all of the appropriate skills for their level and some of the advanced skills. They will be able to preform them with consistency and with good technique. 5
Cheer Athletics Austin 8300 N Lamar Blvd., Suite A300, Austin, TX 78753 (512) 553.2284 austin@ /austin Cheer Athletics Charlotte 11801 Vance Davis, Charlotte, NC 28269 (980) 292.1228 charlotte@ /charlotte Cheer Athletics Columbus 764 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 414.2529 columbus@ /columbus Cheer Athletics Frisco Fieldhouse USA, 6155 Sports Village Road, Frisco, TX 75033 (972) 275.9809 frisco@ /frisco Cheer Athletics Plano 1300 E Plano Parkway, Suite C, Plano, TX 75074 (972) 275.6781 plano@ /plano Cheer Athletics Pittsburgh 305 Chase Drive Tarentum, PA 15084 (724) 265.2272 pittsburgh@ / pittsburgh 6