Varsity Game Day Competition Team
Varsity Competition - Game Day Tryouts Required.
Grades: 8-12 (2026-2027 School Year)
The Game Day Division in competition cheerleading is designed to showcase what teams do on the sidelines at football or basketball games. It focuses on leading the crowd, building school spirit, and demonstrating strong, clean cheerleading fundamentals.
Game Day routines are meant to feel like a real game environment — energetic, engaging, and spirit-driven.
Payment plan is available, and fundraising options will be available throughout the season.
*Please note that we can not issue refunds due to fundraising. If you opt to pay in full at registration, any $ fundraised will only go towards Booster Fees and not Registration Fees.
Please visit the Lakeville Cheer Website for more information.
After teams have been placed, please use the BAND App for all Practice Dates & Locations! The dates and times listed on this registration page are always subject to change. The BAND app will be the most updated schedule.
Rachel Benedix
Rachel graduated in 2019 from Prior Lake High School. She started cheering in 5th grade and then went on to cheer for Prior Lake’s JV and Varsity teams. Rachel graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Education and got a job as a 4th-grade teacher. Rachel has coached for Lakeville's LVE and JV teams and is currently coaching LVA, Middle School, and North Sideline. She is excited to continue working with all these amazing athletes in this program.
Lily Courteau
Lily graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2023 and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Advertising at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Lily holds four UCA National Championship titles, two titles in the GameDay division and two titles in the Traditional division. She is excited to coach Varsity Traditional and GameDay and bring her experience and passion to the Lakeville program!
Haley Sklenar
Haley graduated in 2012 from Park High School in Cottage Grove. She has played many sports through her life including soccer, hockey, softball, rec football, gymnastics, and volleyball. She started cheerleading in high school for football and hockey at Park in 2008. She was also a part of the Competition team at Park. After graduation she attended University of St. Thomas where she cheered on the "Tommies" at Football and Basketball games for three years. She is also a part of the Northern Elite Open 6 team “Inferno” and loves to compete! She has coached for a Varsity team for 2.5 years before coming to Lakeville and is very excited to work with the team and can’t wait to see where this new journey takes her.
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Already startedInstructors:
- Rachel Benedix
- Lily Courteau
- Haley Sklenar
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Kenwood Trail Middle School |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Kenwood Trail Middle School |
| Mon, Jan 18th 2027 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Kenwood Trail Middle School |
| Mon, Jan 25th 2027 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Kenwood Trail Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 1st 2027 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Kenwood Trail Middle School |