Junior Varsity Tryouts required. Grades: 7th - 12th Grade (2026-2027 school year) This season, we’re excited to announce the addition of GAME DAY to our program! We can’t wait to get started and see all the energy this brings to our teams. The information below applies to the Junior Varsity Team, which will participate in both Game Day and Traditional. Cost Estimate: $2,144 - Fundraising opportunities provided 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. Team Goals for the 2026-2027 Season: Tryout Tips: Learning ALL material and 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 one of the most important things is a positive attitude and willingness to work hard and never give up! Practice makes perfect! 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 athlete and family. Please make sure you consider this before trying out for this team. Competitive Season: May 12 - Early February Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6:30 pm 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. Standing Tumbling: Back handspring or Back Tucks Running Tumbling: Round Off BHS, Round Off Back Tuck Motions: Excellent motion sharpness (correct motion placements 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 crowd while performing cheer(s) Fully performing dance (facials, attitude, sass, etc.) and giving it your all Stunting: extended single leg body positions, inversions to extension, 360 downs Standing Back handsprings & Roundoff Handsprings (at least half squad) Jumps with toe height at hip level or higher Solid motions in all aspects of routine