Attendance and Communication: 

• Competition attendance is mandatory for team success. Routines are choreographed for the full squad, and missing members can delay progress and reduce the team's chances of success. At the start of the season, families can inform coaches of any planned absences, so we can adjust the schedule or prepare routines accordingly. All competition absences must be communicated early.
• Full squad practices are vital, as one athlete's absence affects the entire stunt group. All planned absences must be communicated at least two weeks in advance. Illnesses are an exception, but still need to be reported before practice starts.
• Clear and timely communication is essential. Coaches are committed to working with families as long as communication remains strong.
• Band App will be used for all season updates and communication. It's required for all families to stay informed with quick notifications, replacing the need for emails.

Grades: 2nd - 6th (2026–27 School Year)
(2nd graders with a back walkover may be eligible for placement)

Competitive Season: May 18th - Early February
Practice: Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM + a few extra dates before competition
Competitions: 6-7Local Competitions + MCCA State
Schedule: Full details available upon squad placement

Estimated Cost: $500–$750 (includes all expenses for the full season)

Tryout & Placement Expectations

• Focus, listening, and full participation are key at this level.
• Cheerleaders must show passion for cheerleading, both in and out of practice.
• Individual skill practice and routine counts outside of practice are expected.
• Positive teamwork and communication with members and staff are essential.

Preferred Skills

• FTumbling: Forward rolls, cartwheels, bridge holds
• Effort at tryouts and clinics are curcial for placement

Tryout Tips

• Strong effort, energy, and a positive attitude are what we are looking for.
• It's okay not to have anything perfect. Demonstrate as much as you can and stay positive.
• Spring sessions are highly recommended to prepare.

Grades: 2nd - 6th (2026–27 School Year)
(2nd graders with a back walkover may be eligible for placement)

Competitive Season: May 18th - Early February
Practice: Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM + a few extra dates before competition
Competitions: 6-7 Local Competitions + MCCA State
Schedule: Full details available upon squad placement

Estimated Cost: $550–$750 (includes all expenses for the full season)

Skills to demonstrate

• Solid cartwheels, round-offs, back walkovers, or potential (e.g., holding a bridge + leg lift, working on bridge kick-overs).
• Understand basic motion placements (high V, right punches, T, etc.)
• Proper timing and technique in toe touches
• Experience or willingness to stunt at prep level (shoulder height)
• Strong effort, energy, and a positive attitude are key.
• Cheerleaders do not need to have material fully memorized, but should be able to demonstrate most of it.
• The squad is highly competitive, so placements will be based on effort and skills.

Tryout Tips

• All required material will be taught at the tryout clinics. Make sure to bring your best effort and a positive attitude!
• Note: 2nd graders must have a solid back walkover to try out

Grades: 5th–9th Grade (2026–2027 School Year)
Note: 5th graders must have prior experience on an Elementary Fall/Spring team or demonstrate skills such as a standing back handspring or higher.

Season Timeline
May 12 – Early February

Practice Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:45–6:45 PM

Estimated Season Cost
$1,400–$1,500
(Does not include all expenses)

Uniform and shoes: Additional estimated $150–$200
(Payment plans and fundraising options are available)

About the Team

• Competes at 5–7 local competitions, including MCCA State
• Focus on advanced tumbling and stunting
• Required summer skills camp and professional choreography included
• Tryouts required; all material will be taught at clinics
• Schedule and detailed cost breakdown available upon squad placement

Minimum Tryout Requirements

• Strong soft skills (focus, listening, participation)
• Ability and commitment to practice individual skills outside of team practice

Skills We’re Looking For

• Standing Tumbling: Back walkover or potential (bridge/bridge kick-over)
• Running Tumbling: Round-off and cartwheel
• Motion Technique: Correct placements and clean form
• Jumps: Proper technique and timing (height not required)
• Ability to learn and confidently perform all tryout material

Tryout Tips
Perfection is not expected; effort and attitude matter most!
If you make a mistake, keep going and finish strong with a smile!!

Commitment Expectation
This team requires a high level of commitment from both the athlete and their family. Please carefully consider this commitment before trying out.

Grades: 7th – 12th Grade (2026–2027 School Year)
Competitive Season: May 12 - Early February
Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Estimated Season Cost: TBD - $2,038 Last Year (Payment plans and fundraising options are available)

Tryout Requirements

• At this level, we are looking for soft skills such as: Strong communication skills, excellent leadership in the program, positive attitude, strong work ethic in and out of practice, and the ability to work well with others.
• Cheerleaders are expected to practice individual skills and routine counts on their own outside of practice.
• 1-2 years of cheerleading experience or equivalent level training is preferred.

Skills we will be looking for during Tryouts

• Standing Tumbling: Back handspring or Back Tucks
• Running Tumbling: Round Off BHS, Round Off Back Tuck
• Motions: Excellent motion sharpness (correct motion placments is a must at this level).
• Jumps: executed with proper technique, timing, and jump height
• Stunting: Use of proper technique and knowledge of the basics
• Strong voice, use of ad-libs, and the ability to engage the crowd while performing cheer(s)
• Fully dancing (facials, attitude, sass, etc.) and giving it your all.

Team Goals for the Upcoming Season

• Stunting: Extend single leg body positions, inversions to extensions, 360 downs
• Standing Back Handsprings and Roundoff Handsprings (at least half squad).
• Jumps with toe height at hip level or higher.
• Solid motion in all aspects of routine.

If athletes are working towards these skills or are not quite there, we ask that their technique in other aspects (stunting, jumps, dance, cheer, etc.) is extremely strong!

Tryout Tips: Learn ALL material and the ability to perform it at tryouts is a must for team placement (this will help us determine if athletes are ready for this level). We are looking for hard-hitting motions, good technique, and loud voices, but the most important thing is a positive attitude and willingness to work hard. If you make a mistake, keep going and smile through it.

Please Note: For this team to be successful, there is a high level of commitment needed from the athletes and their families. Make sure you consider this before trying out for the team.

Grades: 8th – 12th Grade (2026–2027 School Year)
Competitive Season: May 11 - Mid February
Practice: Mondays | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
                  Tuesdays, & Thursdays | 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Estimated Season Cost: TBD - $2,585 Last Year. This does not include national competition fees (Payment plans and fundraising options are available)

This team is for cheerleaders looking to compete at the local and national levels. Lakeville Varsity Cheerleading is a nationally ranked squad, most recently placing 3rd in the MCCA State Small Varsity Tumbling division. The squad will compete in 6-8 local competitions, State, and vie for a bid to the National High School Cheerleading Championships (NHSCC). Tryouts are required, and attendance at Open Gyms is highly encouraged.

Tryout Requirements

• Previous competition cheerleading/tumbling experience is required.
• We’re looking for someone who works hard, leads by example, and stays open to feedback while keeping the team’s goals front and center.
• Cheerleaders must practice individual skills and routine counts outside of practice.

Skills we will be looking for during Tryouts

• Stunting: Inversions, Spinning Skills (Full-Ups, Full Switch-Ups, Full-Up Pull Throughs), Single Leg Skills, Single Base Skills.
• Standing Tumbling: Back Handspring or Back Tucks
• Running Tumbling: Power Round-Off, Potential for Round-Off Handspring or Tuck
• Motion Sharpness: Excellent motion sharpness (correct motion placements are a must at this level).
• Jumps: Executed with proper technique, timing, and jump height
• Vocals/Facial Expressions: Strong use of ad-libs, and the ability to engage the crowd while performing cheer(s)
• Dance: Full performance (facials, attitude, energy, etc.) and giving it your all.
• Flyers: Solid body position (heel stretches, arabesques).

Tryout Tips: Learn ALL material and the ability to perform it at tryouts is a must for team placement (this will help us determine if athletes are ready for this level). We are looking for hard-hitting motions, good technique, and loud voices, but the most important thing is a positive attitude and willingness to work hard. If you make a mistake, keep going and smile through it.

Please Note: For this team to be successful, there is a high level of commitment needed from the athletes and their families. Make sure you consider this before trying out for the team.