ALL STAR CHEER

Our All-Star Prep Cheer Program is designed for athletes who are ready to take the next step in their cheerleading journey. This program offers a fun, supportive, and competitive experience while continuing to build strong fundamentals in stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, and performance. Athletes will learn and perfect a 2 minute high-energy routine that showcases their skills, teamwork, and confidence.

Teams practice twice a week for one hour, with practices held year-round. The competition season runs from December through March, with teams traveling to competitions across the Midwest and performing at two local performances. All-Star Prep offers a competitive cheer experience with less practice time and a lower financial commitment than Elite teams, making it a great option for athletes looking to grow their skills while balancing other activities.

Our All-Star Prep Program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, commitment, confidence, and sportsmanship in a positive and encouraging environment. It is the perfect bridge between beginner and Elite All-Star cheer, providing a competitive experience while preparing athletes for the next level of the sport.

Teams are formed by a combination of similar age and skill level. Much like other sports, a variety of skills, abilities, and athleticism are necessary to give each team the best opportunity to succeed in the gym and at competitions. Some factors the coaching staff consider when placing athletes on a team are maturity, coach-ability, stunting position, jump/motion technique, and danceability. With these in mind, the coaching staff will place athletes on the most appropriate team for them to excel. The placement of athletes with their unique strengths allows the coaching staff to build a well-rounded team. The age and skill requirements for All-Star Elite are listed below.

All age divisions are determined by athletes’ birth year.
Mini: 5-8
Youth: 5-12
Junior: 7-15
Senior: 12-18

Cheerleading teams are structured using levels 1-5. In order to compete in a certain level, it is suggested that you have a mastery of the tumbling skills required for that particular level.

Level 1
SOLID BACKWALKOVER, WALKOVER RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Level 2
STANDING BACKSPRING (BHS), ROUND-OFF BHS

Level 3
ROUND-OFF BHS TUCK, JUMP INTO 2 BHS

Level 4
ROUND-OFF BHS LAYOUT, STANDING TUCK, MULTIPLE BHS TO TUCK

Level 5
MULTIPLE JUMPS TO TUCK, ROUND-OFF BHS FULL (MINIMUM)

Tuition
$135 per month. 2 days per week for an hour and a half.

Family Tuition Discount
Tuition for the second member in the family is discounted 25%
Tuition for the third member in the family is discounted 50%

Multiple Class Discount
Team athletes can take an additional class at a 20% discount

Annual Fees
Registration fee- $30
Music fee-$75
Camp fee- $150(professional choreographer) Camp dates will be scheduled for the summer and released at the first parent meeting.

Competition Fees 
$810
This amount covers the ATHLETE REGISTRATION fee for agreed upon number of competitions; generally between 4-6. The location of competitions varies and may require flight travel. Athletes will be responsible for all travel expenses. This includes food, lodging, and transportation to and from the competition.

Uniform Costs
Prices are approximate and may vary depending on you returning from a previous season.
Full Uniform-$525
Shoes-$120 (Nfinity Vengeance)
Team Practice Gear- $85
Warmup Items – Additional warmups are ordered each year but are NOT mandatory.

Booster Club
Rushmore Athletics has a booster club that helps offset some of the costs. Money raised varies by season, and the board votes on distribution

*Prices do not include a tumbling class. Tumbling is not mandatory, but recommended. Class is an additional $44 per month.

MAY – $85
Next Season Practice Wear $85

JUNE – $385
1st Uniform Fee-$175
Music Fee-$75
Tuition-$135

JULY – $445
2nd Uniform Fee $175
1st Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$135

AUGUST – $445
3rd Uniform Fee -$175
2nd Competition Fee $135
Tuition $135

SEPTEMBER – $420
Camp Fee-$150
3rd Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$135

OCTOBER – $270
4th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$135

NOVEMBER – $270
5th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$135

DECEMBER-$270
6th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$135

JAN-MAY
Tuition-$135

Our All-Star Elite Cheer Program is designed for dedicated athletes who are ready to compete at the highest level of all-star cheerleading. This program focuses on advanced skill development, including elite-level stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, and performance skills. Athletes will work together to learn and perfect a challenging, 2 and a half minute high-energy routine that showcases their talent, teamwork, and commitment.

Elite teams practice twice a week for two hours each practice, with practices held year-round to continue developing skills, strength, and team growth. The competitive season runs from December through April, with teams traveling to competitions throughout the Midwest, as well as attending an end-of-year competition that may require flight travel. Athletes will also have the opportunity to showcase their hard work at two local performances.

Our All-Star Elite Program requires a higher level of commitment, and financial investment than Prep teams. Athletes will develop confidence, discipline, leadership, and teamwork while being challenged to reach their full potential in a positive and competitive environment.

Much like other sports, a variety of skills, abilities, and athleticism are necessary to give each team the best opportunity to succeed in the gym and at competitions. Some factors the coaching staff consider when placing athletes on a team are maturity, coach-ability, stunting position, jump/motion technique, and danceability. With these in mind, the coaching staff will place athletes on the most appropriate team for them to excel. The placement of athletes with their unique strengths allows the coaching staff to build a well-rounded team. The age and skill requirements for All-Star Elite are listed below.

All age divisions are determined by athletes’ birth year.
Mini: 5-8
Youth: 5-12
Junior: 7-15
Senior: 12-18

Cheerleading teams are structured using levels 1-5. In order to compete in a certain level, it is suggested that you have a mastery of the tumbling skills required for that particular level.

Level 1
SOLID BACKWALKOVER

Level 2
STANDING BACKSPRING (BHS), ROUND-OFF BHS

Level 3
ROUND-OFF BHS TUCK, JUMP INTO 2 BHS

Level 4
ROUND-OFF BHS LAYOUT, STANDING TUCK, MULTIPLE BHS TO TUCK

Level 5
MULTIPLE JUMPS TO TUCK, ROUND-OFF BHS FULL (MINIMUM)

Tuition
$185 per month. 3 days per week for an hour and a half.

Family Tuition Discount
Tuition for the second  member in the family is discounted 25%
Tuition for the third member in the family is discounted 50%

Multiple Class Discount
Team athletes can take an additional class at a  20% discount.

Annual Fees
Registration fee- $30
Music fee-$75 (Custom music for each team.  Every athlete will receive a copy of the music)
Camp fee- $150 (professional choreographer) Camp dates will be scheduled for the summer and released at the first parent meeting.

Competition Fees 
$810
This amount covers the ATHLETE REGISTRATION fee for agreed upon number of competitions; generally between 4-6. The location of competitions varies and may require flight travel. Athletes will be responsible for all travel expenses. This includes food, lodging, and transportation to and from the competition.

Uniform Costs
Prices are approximate and may vary depending on you returning from a previous season.
Full Uniform-$525
Shoes-$120 (Nfinity Vengeance)
Team Practice Gear- $85
Warmup Items – Additional warmups are ordered each year but are NOT mandatory.

End of Year Competition
Athletes will attend an end of year competition that will require flight travel. Additional fundraising will be available for this specific competition.

Booster Club
Rushmore Athletics has a booster club that helps offset some of the costs. Money raised varies by season, and the board votes on distribution

*Prices do not include a tumbling class. Tumbling is not mandatory, but recommended. Class is an additional $44 per month.

MAY – $85
Next Season Practice Wear $85

JUNE – $435
1st Uniform Fee-$175
Music Fee-$75
Tuition-$185

JULY – $495
2nd Uniform Fee $175
1st Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$185

AUGUST – $495
3rd Uniform Fee -$175
2nd Competition Fee $135
Tuition $185

SEPTEMBER – $470
Camp Fee-$150
3rd Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$185

OCTOBER – $320
4th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$185

NOVEMBER – $320
5th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$185

DECEMBER – $320
6th Competition Fee-$135
Tuition-$185

JAN-MAY
Tuition-$185

Registration fees and coaches costs for our end-of-season event are not included in the above pricing. Fees will be charged on April 1st.

Half-year cheer is perfect for the beginner or those interested in joining a competitive cheer team with less of a commitment than our full-year teams. Fewer competitions and limited weekly practices allow athletes to be competitive, but with a much lower financial commitment. Athletes will learn a two-minute choreographed routine showcasing jumps, stunting, tumbling, and dancing. Half-year teams will travel to three competitions within the Midwest and compete against other teams at their age level. Routines are judged by the level of difficulty, precision, creativity, and technique. Half-year teams will also show off their skills at one local performance. Athletes will practice for one hour, two days per week. Athletes must be at least 7 years old and able to execute a cartwheel. If you have an athlete under the age of 7 wanting to compete, please look at our Tiny Novice Program. Their competitive season will run January-March with practice beginning in September. It is suggested that you be enrolled in a recreational cheer or tumbling class prior to placements, but by no means required!

Teams are formed by a combination of similar age and skill level. Much like other sports, a variety of skills, abilities, and athleticism are necessary to give each team the best opportunity to succeed in the gym and at competitions. Some factors the coaching staff consider when placing athletes on a team are maturity, coachability, stunting position, jump/motion technique, and danceability. With these in mind, the coaching staff will place athletes on the most appropriate team for them to excel. The placement of athletes with their unique strengths allows the coaching staff to build a well-rounded team. The age and skill requirements for All-Star Prep are listed below.

Cheerleading teams are structured using levels 1-5. In order to compete at a certain level, it is suggested that you have a mastery of the tumbling skills required for that particular level.

Level 1
SOLID BACKWALKOVER, WALKOVER RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Level 2
STANDING BACK HANDSPRING (BHS), ROUND-OFF BHS

Level 3
ROUND-OFF BHS TUCK, JUMP INTO 2 BHS

Level 4
ROUND-OFF BHS LAYOUT, STANDING TUCK, MULTIPLE BHS TO TUCK

Level 5
MULTIPLE JUMPS TO TUCK, ROUND-OFF BHS FULL (MINIMUM)

Tuition
$100 per month. Two days per week for one hour.

Family Tuition Discount
Tuition for the second member in the family is discounted 25%
Tuition for the third member in the family is discounted 50%

Multiple Class Discount
Team athletes can take an additional class at a 20% discount.

Competition Fees
$350 (includes 3 out of town competitions)
Athletes will be responsible for all travel expenses. This includes food, lodging, and transportation to and from the competition.

Annual Fees
Prices are approximate and may vary depending on you returning from a previous season.

• Full Uniform – $300 (may vary if participated in a previous season)
• Shoes – $75 (purchased on your own)
• Team Practice Gear – $75
• Warmup Items – Additional warmups are ordered each year but are NOT mandatory.
• Choreography – $200

You may pay the year in full or choose the month-to-month option. If you choose month to month, it will be set up on auto-pay, and a credit card or checking account number will be kept on file. You will be charged on the first of the month. A sample payment plan is listed at the bottom of this page.

September
Tuition- $100

October
Tuition- $100

November
1st Uniform Fee-$150
1st Choreography Fee- $100
Tuition- $100
Total-$350

December
2nd Uniform Payment-$150
2nd Choreography Fee -$100
Tuition $100
Total-$350

January
Practice Wear-$75
1st Competition Fee-$120
Tuition-$100
Total-$295

February
2nd Competition Fee-$120
Tuition-$100
Total-$220

March
3rd Competition Fee- $120
Tuition-$100
Total-$220

April
Tuition-$100

May
Tuition-$100

Our Tiny Novice Cheer Program is specially designed for athletes ages 3–6 who are ready to discover the exciting world of all-star cheerleading. Through fun, age-appropriate instruction, athletes will learn the fundamentals of cheer, including basic motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, and performance skills. Athletes will practice one day per week for 40 minutes, allowing them to build skills and confidence at a pace that’s perfect for young beginners. Practices will begin in September and run through May. Throughout the season, they will work together to learn and perfect a 1½-minute routine that showcases their new skills, confidence, and teamwork. Athletes will have the opportunity to perform their routine at three out of town competitions during the season and at our end-of-year showcase, giving them the excitement of performing while building lasting memories. This beginner-friendly program focuses on developing a strong foundation, fostering sportsmanship, and creating a lifelong love for cheer in a positive and supportive environment.

Tuition
$75 per month. 40 minutes one day per week.

Family Tuition Discount
Tuition for the second member in the family is discounted 25%
Tuition for the third member in the family is discounted 50%

Multiple Class Discount
Team athletes can take an additional class at a 20% discount.

Competition Fees
$360 (includes 3 out of town competitions)
Athletes will be responsible for all travel expenses. This includes food, lodging, and transportation to and from the competition.

Annual Fees
Prices are approximate and may vary depending on you returning from a previous season.
-Full Uniform – $165 (may vary if participated in a previous season)
-Bow-$25
-Practice Wear-$75
-Choreography-$30
-Shoes – White non-velcro cheer shoes are required.
-Warmup Items – Additional warmups are ordered each year but are NOT mandatory.

September
Tuition-$75

October
Practice Wear-$75
Tuition-$75
Choreography-$30
Total-$180

November
Uniform Fee-$165
Tuition- $75
Total-$240

December
Bow-$25
Tuition $75
Total-$100

January
1st Competition Fee-$120
Tuition-$75
Total-$195

February
2nd Competition Fee-$120
Tuition-$75
Total-$195

March
3rd Competition Fee- $120
Tuition-$75
Total-$195

April
Tuition-$75

May
Tuition-$75