TNT Cheer, LLC
All Star Cheer
2017-2018
Welcome to TNT Cheer, LLC. We are ecstatic that you have expressed interest in
the Cedar Valley’s only gym dedicated to all things cheer!! TNT Cheer has both
competitive All Star and All Star Prep Cheer teams in addition to non-competitive, recreational cheer
teams. Our entire All Star coaching staff gets credentialed through the United States All Star Federation
(USASF).
Learn to jump, stunt, dance, and tumble in a safe and fun environment. Improve team building skills,
confidence, and keep fit too. All ages, girls and boys are welcome with no experience necessary. Our
goal every day is to teach our athletes the values of commitment, hard work, integrity, leadership, selfconfidence, positive attitude and a love for the sport. It is our goal to be the very best cheer program in
the area, if not the country. Each and every family is important to us and our program. We invite you to
come and see what is like to be #3FTNTP4L!!!
TEAMS
Evaluations are required and held for placing athletes on the best team for them. Everyone will make a
team where they will be successful. We select teams to be the most competitive in each age and level.
Teams will be formed based on the athletes who attend evaluations; therefore, specific teams and their
age/skill level in addition to the practice schedule will not be decided until after evaluations. Teams are
formed based on BOTH age AND skill levels, giving priority to making well rounded teams that will succeed
throughout the year. Skill levels for tryouts are primarily based on tumbling and stunting level, but also
the coaches’ knowledge of the athlete’s athletic ability, maturity, and coachability. Age and Skill Levels in
All Star Cheer are determined by the United States All Star Federation (USASF); see the charts on page 4
for the age requirements and basic skills for each level. An athlete may perform the skills listed during
evaluations; however, this does not guarantee they will make a team of that skill level. Evaluations are
based on the pool of athletes who tryout. Teams are also determined by age. Some exceptions to age
may be made depending on the athlete’s maturity level and the specific needs of a team; however, it is
our belief that athlete’s typically excel on teams that are age appropriate.
PRACTICE
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Tiny Exhibition, Tiny, and Mini Level 1: One 2-hour team practice and one 1-hour tumbling class
per week beginning in May
Mini Level 2: One 2-hour and one 1-hour team practice and one 1-hour tumbling class per week
beginning in May
Youth, Junior, and Senior: Two 2-hour team practices and one 1-hour tumbling per class week
beginning in May
For practice, a clean pair of cheer shoes are required. It is up to your coach’s discretion as to what should
be worn to each practice. In addition, it is up to each coach’s discretion on the attendance policy for each
team and this will be discussed further during the team placement meeting in May. Extra practices will be
added as we approach competition season if necessary.
COMPETITIONS
Specific competitions will be decided over the summer and a tentative schedule will be posted at the team
placement meeting held in May. Past competitions have been in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Missouri, and Nebraska. All Star teams will compete in 4 to 6 competitions from November through
March. In addition, senior teams will attend Jamfest Cheer Super Nationals in Indianapolis, IN in addition
to the competitions listed above. Also, All Star Youth, Junior, and Senior teams may attend Varsity
Summit or D2 Summit in Orlando, FL if they receive a bid and this is NOT included in the current pricing.
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COST
At TNT Cheer, we use a “budget billing” payment system for All Star that includes all monthly tuition, a
tumbling class, camp fees, program practice outfit, team shirt, USASF membership fee, competition fees,
coaches’ fees, choreography, and music. The only items not included are one-time items that can be used
for multiple seasons in addition to travel expenses and optional items.
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Tiny Exhibition: $90 per month, May through March
o Will attend 2 regional competitions and 1 national competition
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Tiny and Mini Level 1: $135 per month, May through March
o Camp will be held 3 half days this summer here at TNT Cheer where focus will be on skills and
technique in addition to choreography
o Will attend 3 regional competitions and 1 national, two-day competition
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Mini Level 2: $155 per month May through March
o Camp will be held 3 half days this summer here at TNT Cheer where focus will be on skills and
technique in addition to choreography
o Will attend 3 regional competitions and 1 national, two-day competition
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Youth or Junior: $190 per month, May through March
o Overnight Skills Camp will be held here at TNT Cheer where focus will be on skills and
technique in addition to team bonding
o 3 day Choreography Camp will be held here at TNT Cheer where entire routine will be
choreographed; attendance is mandatory the week of July 10th-14th
o Will attend 4 regional competitions and 2 national, two-day competitions
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Senior: $210 per month, May through March
o Overnight Skills Camp will be held here at TNT Cheer where focus will be on skills and
technique in addition to team bonding
o 3 day Choreography Camp will be held here at TNT Cheer where entire routine will be
choreographed; attendance is mandatory the week of July 10th-14th
o Will attend 4 regional competitions and 3 national, two-day competitions
Additional fees or “hidden” fees include:
• Uniform - $285 to $330 depending on team ($175 for Tiny Exhibition); Due June 1st
• Shoes - $110; Due June 1st
• Make-up kit - $30; Due July 1st
• Competition bow - $35; Due July 1st
Optional fees include:
• Warm-up jacket - $80; Due August 1st
• Back-pack - $80-$100; Due August 1st
All fees are due on or before the 1st of each month May through March for All Star. You can pay online or
in the TNT Cheer app by all major credit cards or in person by cash, check, money order, or all major
credit cards. On the 5th of each month, any outstanding balance will be charged to your credit card that
we have on file along with a $30 late fee. If you have any questions about your account, please do not
hesitate to call. Also, any returned payments will be charged a $30 returned payment fee.
There are no refunds if you leave the program for any reason. If you begin the month, you are responsible
for that month’s payment. Also, there will be no refunds made to anyone who is asked to leave the
program. If there is a financial problem, please contact the office immediately. Your coach will not be able
to advise you on these matters.
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EVALUATIONS
We do not hold traditional “tryouts” as we have a team for EVERYONE at TNT Cheer regardless of
experience or skills. For those who are interested in joining TNT Cheer’s All Star Cheer program, a threeweek evaluation period will be held where we truly get to know your athlete over the course of several
interactions to determine the proper team placement and ensure your athlete is on a team that offers
them the most success. This is also an opportunity for you and your athlete to ensure TNT Cheer is the
right fit for your family. Athletes are to wear a sports bra/tank top/t-shirt, shorts, clean tennis shoes,
have hair tied back, have all jewelry removed, and bring a water bottle. Athletes must be registered
online at www.tntcheer.com for the initial evaluation which will be held on Sunday, April 2nd at the
following times:
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Athletes ages 3 to 8 as of August 31, 2017 Sunday, April 2nd 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
o Cost for the month of April is $50 and includes free open gyms in April
Athletes ages 9 to 18 as of August 31, 2017 Sunday, April 2nd 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
o Cost for the month of April is $90 and includes free open gyms in April
Based on the above evaluations, each athlete will be assigned a tumbling evaluation class and stunt
evaluation class to attend where our coaches will work with the athlete in a classroom setting on
progression within that level and ultimately evaluating the athlete for their potential at that level. An
email will be sent by the end of the night on Monday, April 3rd announcing your athlete’s tumbling and
stunting level assignment.
Here is the schedule for the evaluation classes we are requiring athletes to attend in order to effectively
form All Star teams for the 2017-2018 season (All Star Prep evaluations will be held in August; more
information to come throughout the summer):
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All athletes ages 3 to 8 as of August 31, 2017: Sun, April 9th, Sun April 23rd, and Sun, April 30th
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (unless noted during initial evaluation to attend sessions by level)
Tumbling ages 9 to 18 as of August 31, 2017 as assigned by level
o Level 1: Sun, April 9th, Sun April 23rd, and Sun, April 30th 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
o Level 2: Mon, April 10th, Mon, April 17th, and Mon, April 24th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
o Level 3: Sun, April 9th, Sun April 23rd, and Sun, April 30th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
o Level 4 and above: Sun, April 9th, Sun April 23rd, and Sun, April 30th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Stunting ages 9 to 18 as of August 31, 2017 as assigned by level
o Level 1: Thur, April 13th, Thur, April 20th, and Thur, April 27th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
o Level 2: Sun, April 9th, Sun April 23rd, and Sun, April 30th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
o Level 3: Tues, April 11th, Tues, April 18th, and Tues, April 25th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
o Level 4 and above: Thur, April 13th, Thur, April 20th, and Thur, April 27th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Open Gyms (these are free for all athletes attending evaluations in April and are NOT required)
o In April, Sundays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All Star Team Placement will be announced via email on Tuesday, May 16th in the evening
A Mandatory Parent and Athlete Meeting will be held on Thursday May 18th at 6:30 PM at
TNT Cheer to go over team placement and the 2017-2018 TNT Cheer All Star Handbook. In
addition, this is your athlete’s opportunity to commit to the 2017-2018 TNT Cheer All Star
program.
ALL FEES FROM PRIOR SEASON MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOUR CHILD WILL BE
ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING SEASON.
CONTACT US NOW BY EMAIL AT [email protected] OR BY PHONE AT 319-234-1147 WITH
ANY QUESTIONS AND BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE REQUIRED ALL STAR CHEER
EVALUATIONS AT WWW.TNTCHEER.COM.
TNT Cheer, LLC maintains the right to refuse services at ANY time.
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USASF Age Requirements
Tiny Exhibition: No younger than age 3 and not older than age 6 as of 8/31/2017
Tiny Cheer: No younger than age 5 and no older than age 6 as of 8/31/2017
Mini Cheer: No younger than age 5 and no older than age 8 as of 8/31/2017
Youth Cheer: No younger than age 6 and no older than age 11 as of 8/31/2017
Junior Cheer: No younger than age 8 and no older than age 14 as of 8/31/2017
Senior Cheer: No younger than age 11 and no older than age 18 as of 8/31/2017
USASF Basic Skill Levels
Standing/Running Tumbling Skills:
Level 1
Forward Roll
Cartwheel
Round-off
Bridge
Bridge/Kick-over
Backbend
Backbend/Kick-over
Front Limber
Front Walkover
Combination – 2 or more skills
Forward Roll/Cartwheel
Round-off/Backbend
3 or more skills
Level 2
Front Walk-over
Back Walk-over
Back Handspring
Combination – 2 or more skills
Back Handspring/
Forward Roll
Back Walk-over/
Back Hand Spring
Running Skills
Round-off BHS
Round-off BHS series
Front Walk into BHS
series
Level 3
Back Handspring
Standing BHS series
Toe Touch/BHS
Dbl Toe Touch/BHS
series
Running Skills
Round-off BHS series
(3 or more) Aerial
Cartwheel
Round-off Back Tuck
Round-off BHS/Tuck
Series with a tuck
Front Tuck (Punch)
Level 4
Standing BHS series
into
Standing BHS
back tuck
Standing Back Tuck
Triple
Toe
Touch/BHS- Tuck
Standing Front Tuck
Jump combo into front
tuck
Running Skills
Round-off BHS series
with a tuck
Round-off BHS series
with a layout
Round-off BHS series
with a layout/step-out
Whip Series
Specialty series into a
layout position
Level 5
Standing Back Tuck
Standing BHS into back
tuck
Triple Toe Touch/Back
Tuck
Standing Full
4-5 Jump combo into
Tuck
Standing BHS/Full Twist
Running Skills
Round-off BHS series with
a layout/step-out
Whip Series
BHS series into a full
twist/double twist
Specialty series into a full
twist/double twist
Jumps:
Tuck Jump
Straddle Jump
Toe Touch
Combination Jump w/ a
re-prep
Toe Touch
Pike
Hurdler
Combination Jumps
Dbl Toe Touch
Hurdler/Pike
Toe Touch/Pike
Dbl Toe Touch
Pike
Hurdler
Combination Jumps
Toe Touch/BHS
Dbl Toe Touch/BHS
Multiple Jump Series
Dbl Toe Touch
Pike
Hurdler
Combination Jumps
Dbl Toe Touch/BHSTuck
Multiple Jump
Series/BHS-Tuck
Triple Toe Touch
Pike
Hurdler
Combination Jumps
Triple Toe Touch/Back
Tuck
Multiple Jump Series/BHSFull Twist
Dance/Motions:
Basic Motion Technique
Correct Placement
Able to count music
Able to hit motions on
correct beat
Formation changes
while dancing
Performs basic level
changes
Intermediate Motion
Technique
Tight/correct placement
Synchronization with
others
Formation changes
while dancing
Performs intermediate
level changes
Intermediate Footwork
Energy/Visual
Thigh Stand
Thigh Stand Sequence
Below prep level
sequence
Single leg variation
below prep level
Elevator/Prep – 2 feet
Elevator/Pencil dismnt.
Elevator/Cradle
Elevator/Turn-Moving
Shoulder Sit/Prep
Stunt transition – 3 skills
Elevator/Prep – 2 feet
Elevator/Step-in
Elevator/Cradle
Elevator/Extension
Express Extension/
Cradle
Single leg/Prep level
Liberty / Arabesque /
Scorpion /Scale /Stretch
Show & Go/Extension
Stunt Transition 4 skills
Basket Toss / Straight
Ride
Intermediate Motion
Technique
Tight/correct placement
Able to perform ½ beats
Synchronization with
others
Formation changes
while dancing
Performs intermediate
level changes
Intermediate Footwork
Energy/Visual
Advanced Motion
Technique
Tight/correct placement
Able to perform ½ beats
Synchronization with
others
Intricate moves & level
changes
Able to perform at a fast
pace with high energy &
controlled motions
Advanced Footwork &
Incorporations
Energy/Visual
Advanced Motion
Technique
Tight/correct placement Able
to perform ½ beats
Synchronization with
others
Intricate moves & level
changes
Able to perform at a fast
pace with high energy &
controlled motions
Advanced Footwork &
Incorporations
Energy/Visual
Stunts:
Express Extension/
Full Twist Cradle
Single leg/Extension
Liberty / Arabesque /
Scorpion /Scale Heel
Stretch / Bow
Show & Go/360
Inverted flip transition
Stunt Transition 5 skills
Basket
Toss:
Toe Touch / Full Twist /
Ball-out / Star / Kick
Extension/ Dbl Full
Single leg/Extension
Liberty / Arabesque /
Scorpion / Scale full
Heel Stretch / Bow
Overstretch
positions
Power Press
Inverted flip transition/
rewinds
Stunt Transition 7 skills
Basket Toss:
Toe Touch-full / Dbl Full
Twist / Kick Full
Single leg/Extension
Arabesque / Scorpion /
Scale dbl full
Heel Stretch / Bow Over
stretch positions
Inverted flip transitions/
rewinds
Stunt Transition 9 skills
Basket Toss:
Toe Touch- dbl full /
Kick dbl / Pretty-Girl
Kick dbl Hitchkick/switchkick
double
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Athlete Previous Experience
Name: _______________________________________
Age as of August 31, 2017: _______________________
Birthday: ____________________ Height: ___________
(MM/DD/YY)
Grade 2017-2018: ________________
Check ALL tumbling skills you throw ON THE FLOOR & WITHOUT A SPOT
Standing SERIES TUMBLING
RUNNING
___None or Back Walkover
___Multiple Back Handsprings
___None or Round-Off
___Back Handspring
___Two BHS to tuck
___Back handspring
___Standing Tuck
___Back Handspring Tuck
___Back tuck
___Jump Tuck
___Two BHS to Layout
___Layout
___Standing Full
___Back Handspring Layout
___Full
___Two BHS to Full
___Double full
STANDING
___Back Handspring Full
List any Specialty Skills:
Stunt position
Cheer Experience
1. Where
(Age and Level)
2. Where
(Age and Level)
____None ____Fly
____Base ____Backspot
____None ____Fly
____Base ____Backspot
Check your most advanced STUNTING skill level
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Level 1
(No experience or level 1 stunts, preps)
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Level 2
(Ex. Preps, Extensions, Straight Cradle dismounts and baskets tosses)
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Level 3
(Ex. Extended one-legged stunts, Full twisting two-legged dismounts, single trick basket tosses)
___
Level 4
(Ex. Extended one-legged stunts, Double twisting two-legged dismounts, kick-full basket tosses)
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Level 5
(Ex. Double twisting one-legged dismounts, Double twisting basket tosses, full-ups)
Please complete and return on April 2, 2017.
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Athlete Availability
Possible conflicts:
Please list below when you can NOT practice for the SUMMER and FALL/WINTER 2017-2018 season.
Reasons that are acceptable are school activities, religious activities, etc., NOT personal preference. Please
remember that you are committing to a competitive sport and that the more flexible you are, the better
your schedule will be. We are working with OVER 100 schedules. It is possible we may not be able to
make all schedules work at which time an athlete may have to choose between commitments.
SUMMER CONFLICTS (Possible practice times will be Monday-Friday 4:30 PM-9:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM1:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM; please list only conflicts with these times between May and
August. DO ALSO include vacations!):
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FALL/WINTER CONFLICTS (Possible practice times will be Monday-Friday 4:30 PM-9:30 PM, Saturday 9:00
AM-1:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM; please list only conflicts with these times between September
and March. DO ALSO include vacations!):
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Please read and mark carefully:
□ I only want to be considered for the following team(s) (for example, some younger athletes may only
want to be considered for a Tiny Exhibition or a Mini team):
______________________________________________________________________
□ I would like to be considered as a crossover which would allow me to be on two teams where the second
team is reduced in cost.
□ I would like to be considered for a junior coaching position which requires attendance at all team
practices without pay yet provides the opportunity to volunteer, be involved, and work on leadership
skills.
□ I would like to be considered as an alternate which requires attendance at all team practices just as a
member of the team with no guarantees of actually competing with the team. As an alternate, you are at
practice to learn the entire routine and be able to fill in at practices and possibly competitions in the event
an athlete is absent.
□ I (parent) would like to be considered as a team representative where I will help to coordinate team
bonding activities, team gifts, parent meetings, team communication, showcase, end of season
celebration, etc. in conjunction with the coaches.
Please complete and return on April 2, 2017.
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