Tornados Cheer program

Cheer Program Overview

Our cheer program is designed to teach Sideline cheer, dance, stunting, and tumbling, while fostering teamwork, discipline, and communication in our athletes. Our goal is to prepare athletes for a successful transition to cheer in middle and high school. We welcome cheerleaders of all skill levels to join us and grow together.

Team Divisions: Tailored Development by Age and Grade

To ensure age-appropriate coaching and competition, our teams are divided into three divisions:

  • Tiny Tumblers (Grades K-2)

    • Age Requirements: Players must be 5-8 years old and enrolled in grades K-2.

    • Tiny Tumblers will begin to teach the basics of sideline cheer. This group will not participate in weekly games however will participate in the end of season games for the Tiny Tacklers program

  • Youth Division (Grades 2-4)

    • Age Requirements: Players must be 7, 8, or 9 years old and enrolled in grades 2, 3, or 4.

  • Junior Division (Grades 5-6)

    • Age Requirements: Players must be 9, 10, 11, or 12 years old and enrolled in grades 4, 5, or 6.

  • Senior Division (Grades 7-8)

    • Age Requirements: Players must be in grades 7 or 8 and not yet in high school (grade 9).

Coaching Philosophy

Our coaching staff includes on head coach and assistant coaches based on need for each level. Each coaches goals align with the following:

  • Teach the fundamentals: Teaching the motions, cheers, various dances and stunts based on level of the team.

  • Emphasize values: We pride ourselves in instilling values our athletes can carry with them well into adulthood. We expect our athletes to work as a team and treat each other with kindness and respect both on and off the mat.

  • Build Confidence: We aim to help our athletes develop self-assurance, resilience and a love for the sport.

  • Time Commitment: Please be aware that cheerleading requires a commitment to the team. Dances, stunts, and routines depend on each member being present at both practices and games. For safety reasons, consistent attendance is crucial to safely execute stunts, which is why attendance at practice is mandatory. We expect our athletes to prioritize cheerleading and ensure that other commitments do not interfere with practice or game schedules.

  • Games take place weekly on either Saturdays or Sundays. Cheer is expected on the sidelines for all Home games, including away games for Youth, Junior and Senior level program. Schedule is available here

Practices will take place weekly 2 or 3 days depending on level and coaching preference.

Cheer Registration fee (payment options on registration page):

  • Tornadoes Tiny Tumblers fees:

  • $75 registration fee + equipment deposit (details below)

  • Youth, Junior, Senior Division fees:

  • Early bird registration: Payment by 3/21-5/1

  • $180 First, $130 Second, $80 Third Cheerleader

  • Regular registration: Payment by 5/1-8/1

  • $200 First, $150 Second, $100 Third Cheerleader

  • Financial Assistance: Scholarships may be available for families in need—please contact us for more information.

  • Equipment deposit (all divisions):

    • Check (post dated Nov 1st) - $150 per cheerleader due at equipment pickup

    • Check will not be put on hold or cashed if equipment is returned by the end of the season

    • We provide: Tornadoes top, long sleeve undershirt, Tornadoes skirt, Poms, Bow (they keep the bow)

  • Volunteer deposit:

    • Tiny Tumblers - no volunteer hours or deposit required

    • Check (post dated Nov 1st) - $200 per cheerleader due at equipment pickup

    • Parents must complete 4 volunteer hours per child. Check will not be put on hold or cashed if hours are completed by the end of the season.

    • Volunteer opportunities can be scheduled in Band App.

  • Parent requirements: