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, such as vacations, 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 should still 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: 3rd-6th (25-26 SY)
(2nd graders with a back walkover may be eligible for placement)

Competitive Season: May 22 - Early February
Practice: Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, plus a few extra dates before competitions
Competitions: 4-6 local competitions + MCCA State
Schedule & Costs: Full details will be provided upon squad placement.

Estimated Costs: $500-$600 (includes all season needs)

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 is essential.

Preferred Skills:

• Tumbling: forward rolls, cartwheels, bridge holds
• Effort at tryouts and clinics is crucial for placement.

Tryout Tips:

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

Grades: 3rd - 6th (25-26 SY)
(2nd graders with a back walkover may be eligible for placement)

Competitive Season: May 20 - Early February
Practice: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM + a few extra dates before competitions
Competitions: 4-6 local competitions + MCCA State
Schedule & Costs: Full details available upon squad placement.

Season Cost Estimate: $550-$700 (includes everything needed for the season)

Squad Placement Requirements:

• Strong soft skills are essential: focus, listening, and full participation.
• Passion for cheerleading both in and out of practice is a must.
• Cheerleaders must practice individual skills and routine counts outside of practice.
• Must be able to work well with teammates and staff.

Skills to demonstrate:

• Solid cartwheels, round-offs, back walkovers, or potential (e.g., holding a bridge + leg lift, working on bridge kick-overs).
• Understanding 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).

Tryout & Clinic Expectations:

• 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.
• This 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

2024 STATE CHAMPS!
Grades: 5th - 9th (25-26 SY)) (Note: 5th graders must have prior experience)

Competitive Season: May 15 - Early February
Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8:00 pm
Season Cost Estimate: $1,100 - $1,350
Payment plans and fundraising options available.

Join the 2024 Middle School State Champs! This team competes at 5-7 local competitions, including MCCA State, with a focus on advanced tumbling and stunting.

Schedule & Cost Breakdown: Available upon squad placement.

This team is for cheerleaders ready to develop advanced tumbling and stunting skills. Practices will be fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on stunting and tumbling. A required summer skills camp and professional choreography are part of the season. Tryouts are required, and all material will be taught at the clinics.

Minimum Tryout Requirements:

• Strong soft skills (focus, listening, participation)
• Ability to practice individual skills outside of practice
• Skills we’re looking for:
  • Standing tumbling: Back Walkover (or potential with bridge/bridge kick-overs)
  • Running tumbling: Round off & Cartwheels
  • Correct motion placement/form
  • Jumps with proper technique and timing (not height)
  • Ability to learn and perform all material at tryouts

Tryout Tips:

• No perfection expected, but we want hard work and a positive attitude.
• If you make a mistake, keep going and smile!
• 5th graders must have prior experience on an Elementary Fall/Spring team or with skills like a standing back handspring or higher.

Note: This team requires high commitment from both the athlete and their family. Please consider this before trying out.

Grades: 7th - 12th (25-26 SY)
Competitive Season: May - Early February
Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sideline Practice & Tumbling: Mondays
Cost Estimate: $1500 - $2000 (includes competition & sideline fees)
Sideline Season: June - November
Post-Season Practice: Mondays (2-hour evening session)

Minimum Tryout Requirements:

• Strong communication, leadership, positive attitude, work ethic, and teamwork skills.
• Cheerleaders are expected to practice individual skills outside of practice.
• 1-2 years of cheer experience or equivalent training preferred.

Physical Skills We’re Looking For:

• Standing Tumbling: Back handspring or potential for one
• Running Tumbling: Power hurdle round-off, potential for round-off back handspring
• Motion Sharpness: Correct placements are a must
• Jumps: Proper technique, timing, and height (hip level or higher)
• Voice: Strong, with ad-libs and crowd engagement
• Dance: Full performance (facials, attitude, energy)
• Stunting: Proper technique and basic knowledge

Team Goals:

• Advanced stunting (single leg positions, inversions to extension, 360 downs)
• Standing back handsprings and round-off handsprings (at least half the squad)
• Strong jumps and solid motions throughout the routine

Tryout Tips:

• Learn all material and be able to perform it at tryouts to show you're ready for this level.
• Strong motions, technique, and loud voices are key. Most importantly, have a positive attitude and willingness to work hard. Mistakes are okay—keep going with a smile!

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

Grades: 8th - 12th (per Fall 2025-2026 school year)
Competitive Season: May - Mid March
Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mondays: Sideline Practice & Tumbling

Sideline Season: June - November
Post-Season Practice: Mondays (2-hour evening session)

Note: Monday practices focus on Sideline & Skills (jumps, stunting, tumbling) and will run through the football season.

Season Cost Estimate: $2,650 - $3,000 (does not include national competition fees)
Payment plans and fundraising options will be 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 7-10 local competitions, State, and vie for a bid to the National Highschool Cheerleading Championships (NHSCCO Tryouts are required, and attendance at Open Gyms is highly encouraged.

Minimum Tryout Requirements:

• Previous cheerleading/tumbling experience is required.
• Strong communication, leadership, positive attitude, work ethic, coachability, and teamwork are essential.
• Cheerleaders must practice individual skills and routine counts outside of practice.

Skills to Demonstrate:

• Standing Tumbling: Back handsprings, Back tucks
• Running Tumbling: Power round-off, potential for round-off handspring or tuck
• Motion Sharpness: Correct placements are a must
• Jumps: Proper technique, timing, and height
• Voice: Strong with ad-libs, engaging the crowd
• Dance: Full performance (facials, attitude, energy)
• Stunting: Proper technique and knowledge
• Flyers: Solid body positions (heel stretches, arabesques)

Team Goals for 2025-2026:

• Stunting: Hand in hands, full switch-ups, front handspring up
• Team Standing Back handsprings & Round-off Handsprings (more than half the squad)
• Jumps with toe height at hip level or higher
• Solid motions throughout the routine

Tryout Tips:

• Learn all material and be prepared to perform it at tryouts.
• We value hard-hitting motions, good technique, and loud voices. Most importantly, have a positive attitude and willingness to work hard.
• If you make a mistake, keep going and smile!

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