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Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a team activity that involves rooting for a team or performing a routine in a competition. Cheerleaders may perform routines that include: chanting slogans, dancing, stunting, and acrobatics.
Cheerleading can be performed to:
- Motivate teams/people
- Entertain audiences
- Create a sense of pride
- Elevate spirit
- Unify the crowd
Some skills that cheerleaders develop include:
- Athleticism with dancing
- Obedience
- Teamwork
- Courage
- Good communication
- Organization
- Perseverance, motivation, and the ability to work under pressure
School Age Cheer Skills Development: Ages 5 - 10
Join instructor Brianna Carle to learn how to work as a team on basic cheer moves, chant and sideline cheers as well as a dance. All levels welcome. Dress comfortably, bring your sneakers (no wet shoes), and have a water bottle on hand for breaks.
Each Quarter, two 4-week, 50 min sessions will be available. One for ages 5-7 and the other for ages 8-10. Parents are invited on the final day for a performance. Certificates of skills completed will be issued.
- Q1 [1/10-1/31]
- Q2 [4/11-5/2]
- Q3 [8/29 – 9/26 (no class 9/19)]
- Q4 [11/7 – 12/5 (no class 11/28)]
Questions? Email Cait at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: Member & Non-member | 9/8/25 | 9/21/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Q1: Member Only | 12/22/25 | 12/28/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | - |
| Q1: Member & Non-Member | 12/29/25 | 1/11/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Q2 & Q3: Members Only | 3/2/26 | 3/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | - |
| Q2 & Q3: Members & Non-Members | 3/9/26 | 8/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Q4: Members Only | 8/24/26 | 8/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | - |
| Q4: Members & Non-Members | 8/31/26 | 11/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
Available Sessions
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01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Q1 Session (ages 5-7) GE Room - Sa - 12:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
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01/10/26 - 01/31/26
Q1 Session (ages 8-10) GE Room - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 12/22/25 |
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04/11/26 - 05/02/26
Q2 session (Ages 5-7) GE Room - Sa - 12:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/2026 |
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04/11/26 - 05/02/26
Q2 Session (Ages 8-10) GE Room - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/2026 |
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08/29/26 - 09/26/26
Q3 Session (Ages 5-7) GE Room (no class 9/19) - Sa - 12:00 am - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/2026 |
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08/29/26 - 09/26/26
Q3 Session (Ages 8-10) GE Room (no class 9/19) - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 03/02/2026 |
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11/07/26 - 12/05/26
Q4 Session (Ages 5-7) GE Room (no class 11/28) - Sa - 12:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/24/2026 |
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11/07/26 - 12/05/26
Q4 Session (Ages 8-10) GE Room (no class 11/28) - Sa - 1:00 pm - 50 mins
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/24/2026 |