Tryout Information

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It is Idaho Cheer’s goal to shape both strong athletes and upstanding people. We strive to help athletes be the best they can be through dedication, hard work, and integrity.

 

Idaho Cheer is a USASF member gym and all coaches are certified. We are proud to support the USASF through athlete membership, professional coach membership and gym membership.

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May 30th and 31st

 

Information for Tryouts: 

• All paperwork must be turned in and signed prior to the athlete being admitted to the tryout. 

• Meetings with the gym director can be scheduled prior to tryouts if you would like to discuss any goals or concerns about your athlete.

• The “assessment” aspect of tryouts will be closed to spectators. This will occur beginning at 6:00pm of the tryout day.

• Tryouts will be based on skills assessment. We will evaluate athletes throughout the learning process and make initial placements based on what we see at tryouts and what we know of athletes’ prior cheer performance. Initial tryout placement is not final. Movement may take place throughout the year at the discretion of the coaches.

• Summer practices will begin June 7th. April and May practice will continue to be split the current season teams and we will continue to offer skill development. Any new students are welcome to jump into those classes by invitation. Email to set up a time to be evaluated for an opening.

• If you cannot make it on the prescribed tryout day, please contact idahocheer5678@gmail.com to arrange a private tryout.

 

 

TRYOUT FEE $200 (early bird) the fee is nonrefundable. This fee will increase after April 15th. $200 is applied to your yearly competition fees.

 

TRYOUT PLACEMENTS:  Athletes will be placed on teams based on their age and skill level. The staff takes into consideration all aspects of an athletes readiness including tumbling, stunting ability, choreography readiness, as well as the well being of the athlete as a whole. We do take the entire summer to fine tune our teams if any adjustments need to be made or if an athletes shows more readiness than they showed at tryouts.

 

TEAM LEVELS: The level of each team will be determined by the coaching staff. Factors we consider are the safety of the athletes, confidence of the athletes, Success of the team, and Enjoyment of all.

 

TRYOUT RESULTS:  Results of the tryouts and practice times will be posted on the website (www.idahocheer.com) by Sunday JUNE 4th. We will post first and last initials along with numbers.

 

PAYMENTS: All past Tuition and Competition debts must be paid to tryout.

 

TUITION: 

$130 Tiny

$140 Mini Youth and JR/SR level 1-2

$160 Junior and Senior Level 3-5

$175 Senior Level 6

 

Available for team members is an additional tumbling class for $65 a month extra.

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 Sibling discount will be 10% off monthly tuition of any sibling.

 

A 5% service fee will be charged for splitting an account across to families. For example, if you need to split your account to be paid with 2 different credit cards you will be charged an extra fee.

 

Crossover fees: If your cheerleader is on more than one team the competition fees will be reduced as a crossover fee for the second team.  That fee varies and is determined by the competition host.  Please plan on an additional $150 per month.

 

COMPETITION COSTS: 

($1400-$1800) ** fee depends on the team and the final Schedule.

• This is an estimated cost based on the competitions we have chosen to attend. The payments will cover Camp, Choreography, competition costs, coaches’ fees, and practice wear for all competitions.  (This does not cover food, travel or hotel.) The travel and lodging for the season will be the responsibility of each family. 

•  Competition fees will be 1/10 of fees per month beginning in June. This is a monthly fee that must be paid in order to keep your spot on the team. The fee will continue monthly until the entire amount is covered. 

• We understand that competitive cheerleading can be an expensive sport. To help offset the costs, the Booster Club offers several fund-raising opportunities during the season.  They are great opportunities! All funds raised though the Booster Club will be applied to your competition account. 

• **Personal travel is not included in totals.  We have many different fundraising opportunities to make your cheer experience affordable. 

 

COMPETITION FEES ARE AUTO PAY ONLY on the 15th– THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL you can opt out of auto billing but a current card must be kept on file to remain on the team.

TEAM CAMP:   

• This is MANDATORY SKILL BUILDING CAMP. Fee is included in your competition costs. JULY 14-18. Athletes must attend this camp, it is vital to our choreography as well as team bonding. 

CHOREO:   

• This is MANDATORY. Fee is included in your competition costs. September 8-10. Athletes must attend. 

 

UNIFORMS:

• Complete cost for a new uniform is approx. $400 and warm up is approx. $150. The entire amount is due at fitting. (These fees are not included in competition costs)

• We will be using the same uniform and warm-ups as last season

• It may be possible to buy used for ¾ the price. 

• Shoes will be ordered June 7 and 8. They are approx $100.

 

CHEER GEAR:

• Cheer gear is required for all athletes.  It will be worn to practices, demos and practice sessions at competitions.

• This cost is included in your competition fees.

 

ATTENDANCE:

We expect 110% from each athlete.

• Summer practices are important so if you’re in town, be sure to attend. If you plan to be out of town, you will need to communicate the dates with your team coaches.

• MANDATORY practices begin in Aug 28. See the practice attendance contract in the handbook for more information.    

• Tardiness is unacceptable – please show respect for your Squad’s time!

• Athletes must maintain an 90% attendance rate to remain in Choreography. This includes excused absences.

• Athletes are allowed 2 unexcused absences per season from Aug 28-last competition.

• Competition weeks are mandatory no absences will be excused.

• ALL competitions are mandatory.

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR SEASON:

(Dates and Venues TBD)** All competitions subject to change. These are possibilities based on what is currently out there, all companies have not finalized next seasons events yet.

            November 11 – Showcase

November 18 -- JAMZ Utah event

December 9-10 – Sandy, Utah or American Grand in Las Vegas

            January 20, 21– Utah All teams

January 27-28 Hawaii or Feb 3-4 Palm Springs (Jr/Sr)

            February – Las Vegas All teams

            March 2 – Salt Lake City

March 9-10 Phoenix Jr/Sr teams

            April/May – End of season event

            

PARENT BOOSTER CLUB:

• Every member must be part of Booster Club. There’s a $100 membership fee to cover operating costs, i.e., mail, paper, bank charges, banquet etc.

 

Checklist for Tryouts 

Paper work will be emailed in May with the Tryout material

• All prior season accounts must be current (Tuition and Competition)

• Registration Form

• Signed Handbook Form 

• Tryout Fee ($200) non-refundable

• USASF membership (June)

• Camp wear sizing form

 

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