HELP CENTER
Not sure about something? Want to learn more about what we do? Check out our list of frequently asked questions and feel free to contact us if you’d like to receive more information. We are always happy to help!
WHAT AGE GROUPS CAN PARTICIPATE?
Currently we accept athletes in Kindergarten through 8th grades.
DO YOU CHEER AT ANY SPORTING EVENTS?
We do not cheer at any sporting events. Our program is focused on building the fundamentals of cheerleading, including, but not limited to, proper technique and arm movements, jumps, cheers and chants, dance, tumbling and stunting.
Additionally, each team will perform a choreographed routine for family and friends at the end of the Session.
DOES ELITE ISLAND CHEER COMPETE?
Our program offers both competitive and non-competitive cheerleading teams.
Traditionally, competition season is in the Fall/Winter, which aligns with Session 2.
All competitions will be scheduled within the tristate area.
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HOW IS YOUR PROGRAM STRUCTURED?
Elite Island Cheer will offer two sessions annually for non-competitive cheerleading.
Session 1
Will run from February through June.
Training will focus on skills, cheer fundamentals and choreography for an end of session Showcase (the cheerleading version of a dance recital).
Session 2
Will run from September through January.
*Both competitive and non-competitive teams will be offered this session.*
Training will focus on skills, cheer fundamentals and choreography for an end of session Showcase (the cheerleading version of a dance recital).
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Competition Teams will practice on 2 pre-set days.
Training will focus on competition prep (choreography, stunts, jumps and tumbling).
Tryouts for Competition Team will take place in the spring.
*Additional competition fees and uniform fees will apply*
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WHAT SHOULD ATHLETES WEAR TO PRACTICE?
For camps, clinics & mini sessions, athletes should wear fitted athletic black tops, black bottoms and athletic sneakers.
For Sessions 1 and 2, athletes are required to wear an Elite Island Cheer shirt and fitted black shorts or black leggings to every practice.
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Every athlete must wear white cheerleading sneakers (feel free to email us for cheer shoe recommendations).
Hair should be pulled back neatly and out of their face (headbands are not permitted).
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Absolutely no jewelry, gum, jeans, dresses, bare feet, high top sneakers, sandals or crocs are permitted for safety reasons.
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DO YOU OFFER PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS?
Yes! Elite Island Cheer offers private coaching sessions for individuals as well as groups/teams.
Please email eliteislandcheer@gmail.com for more information.
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DO YOU OFFER SUMMER CAMPS OR CLINICS?
Yes! We will host various camps and clinics throughout the year. Our website and social media accounts will provide the latest news and upcoming events.