Sunday team practices are cancelled today (December 18) due to poor driving conditions.
stay warm!
Special Winter Classes
KC Cheer is offering two special winter classes over the holidays. Information can be found in the "special classes" section of the class tab.
Winter tumbling clinic will provide extra practice for each specific level
Future Fives Clinic focuses on special stunts, tumbling and performance skills.
KC Cheer Holiday Hours
KC Cheer will be closed for the holidays on December 23, 24, 25 and 26. There will be no classes, private lessons, team practices or open gyms at this time.
We will re-open for classes and private lessons only on December 27, 28, 29 and 30, and then be completely closed again on December 31, January 1 and January 2.
The gym will reopen as usual on January 3. This is when all team practices will resume.
If you are on Fiesta or Fantasy, please note your practice day switch for 2017. Fantasy will be practicing on Tuesdays and Fiesta will be practicing on Thursdays. Times and locations do not change, just day of the week. So, Fantasy will have practice on January 3 and Fiesta will have it on January 5. Sunday practices do not change for either team.
We hope all of our KC Cheer families have a wonderful holiday season, from our family to yours!
America's Best Nationals 2016
Information regarding America's Best Nationals in Kansas City this weekend can be found in the Competition Information section of the website.
KC Cheer Thanksgiving Hours
KC Cheer will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th for all classes and team practices. We will reopen for classes on Saturday, November 26th and for team practices on Sunday, November 27th.
Please note: Sunday's team practices are mandatory as America's Best is the following weekend.
Jingle Bell Run 2016
It's time for holiday fun again at KC Cheer! We will be participating as "Team Klew" in the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis for the second year on Sunday, December 11.
Tie bells to your shoes, dress in your favorite holiday gear, and help us raise funds for our team to donate to the arthritis foundation. We're looking forward to gym-wide bonding during this fun holiday event for a good cause.
Together we can make a difference in the lives of more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children who deal with arthritis, which is the nation's #1 cause of disability. This is especially significant for our gym because a member of our staff is this year's Adult Honoree, and she faces the challenges of living with arthritis. By participating in this event, we can hope to make a difference in the lives of people like Coach Klew.
The Jingle Bell run is entirely underground, so it's nice and warm and perfect for a good workout. The course is flat, festive and fun with appearances from Santa Claus and Sluggerrr, and a holiday hallway filled with twinkling lights and decorations. There will be jugglers, magicians, a live DJ and much more.
To Register
- Visit the Jingle Bell Run Website, or click the button above
- Choose "join my team" to participate or "Donate Now" to just make a donation
- If you're formally joining the team you must click "I agree" and go through the registration process.
- The Whitneys have graciously offset registration costs for KC Cheer athletes as a special holiday gift. The code is in the email that was sent out gym-wide.
We encourage family members and friends to participate, but please save the discount code for KC Cheer athletes only.
PACKET PICK UP
*Friday (December 9) - 4p.m. to 7p.m. at the Arthritis Foundation office
*Saturday (December 10) - 1p.m. to 3p.m. at Meritex Executive Park
*Sunday (December 11) - 7a.m. at Meritex Executive Park
The Arthritis Foundation is at 1900 W. 75th Street, Suite 200, Prairie Village, KS. We're on the NW corner of 75th Street and State Line Road in the Capitol Federal building. Meritex Executive Park is at 17501 W. 98th Street in Lenexa, KS.
ATTIRE
All KC Cheer Athletes should wear their red KC Cheer tank tops! You’re welcome to add festive touches individually or as teams, too! It really gets quite warm at this venue, so the sea of RED will be festive and climate appropriate!
EVENT - UPDATED 11/21/16
On Sunday, December 11 we will meet by Santa in the big green chair promptly at 8:15 a.m. for a gym-wide picture. Once you register, you’ll receive location and parking details.
We have recruited the most team members of any group at the event so far. With more than 122 team members, we have raised more than $3700. Be sure to keep reminding your friends and families to join us on this fun Sunday morning. We'd love to win the honor of top fundraising program of the year!
Coach Klew is the "adult honoree" this year. Her team (Fiesta) will be performing on stage at the Jingle Bell Run.
KC Cheer is part of the 2K Club, meaning we have raised more than $2,000. All members of the 2K club have full access to the VIP area on event day. This includes a full pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes. We'll also be represented on the Jingle Bell Run t-shirts that every participant receives.
All members of our team will have VIP wristbands in their goody bags that will give them access to the VIP area. PLEASE NOTE: only registered members of TEAM KLEW will have access to the VIP area, not family members who simply come to watch.
Following the event, we will meet gym-wide for yearbook signing and holiday cheer at KC Cheer gym. More details TBD
Any Questions? Contact Melissa Ballard at 316-207-9093. Happy JINGLING!
Patriotic Championship Information now available
Please visit the "Competition Information" section under the "Allstar Tab" for full information about the day's expectations.
Here is the team schedule for quick reference:
Spirit Spectacular Ticket Presale
We will be in the Main Gym today and tomorrow selling admission tickets to this weekend's Spirit Spectacular. Cost is $5. CASH ONLY (Kids 5 and Under are FREE)
New Competition Information Section
We have added a new section to the website called "Competition Information" under the Allstar tab. This section will be your source for all competition information for this season. Please refer to it for details about each competition. We will update it as soon as information arrives.
Information regarding the Spirit Spectacular is currently updated!
KC Cheer Trunk or Treat
The KC Cheer picnic is here again!
Saturday, October 15
Picnic, Haunted House and Donut Walk start at 5:30
Trunk or Treat starts at 7:00
Plan to bring your assigned team item (listed below) and lawn chairs while we enjoy a haunted house, donut walk, and trunk or treat! Please fill out a sign up form to RSVP for this event, and turn it in by October 10.
We're also looking for volunteers to help set up the event. Please sign up here!
Trunk or Treat
Families can park their cars in the trunk or treat line, decorate them in order to win a prize, and hand out candy to the trick or treaters!
- Please arrive by 5:00 to park your car
- You must stay parked until the event is over
- Please bring candy to hand out at your car
- Decorations are encouraged. Go all out!
Trunk or Treat Prizes
- $150 toward 1 month of gym tuition
- $75 toward 1 month of gym tuition
- $30 gift certificate to the Pro shop
Haunted House and Donut Walk
KC Cheer Fearless will be hosting a haunted house and donut walk in order to raise money for The 2016 Cheerleading Worlds. You can purchase tickets for $1 each to participate in these fun events!
- Haunted House: 2 tickets per visit
- Donut Walk: 1 ticket per turn
You may also purchase a wristband for $12 that allows unlimited visits to the Haunted House and unlimited turns at the donut walk.
What To Bring:
Note: Chips, bottled water, soda and baked beans must be dropped off in the main gym by Thursday, October 13
- Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the KC Cheer Booster Club
- Flippers: Dessert
- Fiercelings: Dessert
- Fever: Pasta Salad/Side
- Fame: 24 pack cases of water
- Fiesta: Dessert
- Fantasy: 24 pack cases of soda
- First Ladies: Case of individually packaged chips
- Force: Pasta Salad/Side
- Flawless; 24 pack cases of water
- Fortune: Case of individually packaged chips
- Fearless: 24 pack cases of soda
- Fierce 5: 4 cans per athlete of Van Camps Pork & Beans
Cheer Prep Teams 2017
Congratulations to all who came out to our Cheer Prep Evaluations! We are very excited to get started with our new teams this season. Practices will begin the first week in October (Oct. 3-8).
We will be doing uniform fittings on October 10 prior to practice and October 14 prior to practice. More information will be sent out regarding these fittings at a later date.
Below is a list of the teams and practice times. Please note: Teams will compete at the level at which they are capable of performing. Over the next 2 months we will be working stunting and tumbling skills to incorporate into our competitive routine. Each team will move through a progression of these skills to determine the level at which they will be challenged and successful.
We are very excited to start our Cheer Prep Season!
Youth
Practice Fridays 5:30 to 7:30
- Zoe Bourdreau
- Audrey Brooks
- Lettie Featherstone
- Hattie LaRue
- Ashlee Padron
- Miranda Philpot
- Maylee Yang
- Paige Hayles
- Kylee Whalen
- Christina Baumgart
- Sophia Clark
- Lexi Geis
- Anna Hackman
- Alexa Harriman
- Bree Hudspeth
- Chloe Phegley
- Lily Thomas
- Caiolinn Ward
Junior
Practice Mondays 6:30 to 8:30
- Jacee DeDonder
- Samantha Mullen
- Audrey Bullcomings
- Amber Burns
- Anna Chlopecka
- Brooke Cobos
- Claire Dinslage
- Anabelle Goone
- Amari Jenkins
- Chloe Redmond
- Lauren Sawalich
- Alaina Scarborough
- Emma Schaffer
- Macier Osier
- Maya Hayles
- Lexi Ayers
- Madison Blakemore
- Addison Carroll
- Ava Clauder
- Ellie Conaway
- Kate Himmelberg
- Payton Hosier
- Samantha Spieker
- Emily Patton
- Morgan Buck
- Shelby Easum
- Kelly Brackin
Pro Shop Clearance Sale!
Visit the KC Cheer Pro Shop for lots of great products at clearance prices! Everything must go as we prepare for this season's awesome new apparel!
Wednesday, September 14, 4:00-7:00
Thursday, September 15, 4:00-7:00
Sunday, September 18, 3:30-5:30
Cheer Prep Evaluations 2016-2017
We're excited to start our 2016-2017 Cheer Prep season at KC Cheer. While many of you have been participating in our special summer cheer prep program, all athletes interested in being part of a team for the season must attend evaluations on September 15 or September 17.
All parents who have not already attended a parent informational meeting must do so during the September evaluations. All information regarding meeting times can be found on the Cheer Prep Events Calendar
Our Cheer Prep program is a great way to introduce new athletes to the sport and provide an option that is a bit of a lower commitment than our allstar program. Allstar families, please pass this information along to anyone you think might be interested in joining the KC Cheer family through Cheer Prep!
KC Cheer Yearbook
KC Cheer yearbooks will be available to order on September 6, 7 and 8. Stop by the arena between 5:00 and 7:30 one of these days to place an order.
The yearbook will include:
- Team pictures
- Team logos
- Space to write in competition results
- Map of KC Cheer travel
- A gym-wide group photo (taken at this year's Spirit Spectacular)
- Autograph pages, which will be used at a yearbook signing party in December
Yearbooks are $35, and if you order before September 8 you will receive a free pair of KC Cheer Spirit Sunglasses.
Advertising in the Yearbook
During the order dates listed above, you may also purchase a personal ad to wish your cheerleader luck this season. Personal ads are $30 and feature two options:
- Athlete photo with maximum five-word message
- All-text personal message
80% of the proceeds from the personal ads will go toward gym improvements, and 20% will be used to fund the Booster Club yearbook.
Choreography Practices
We will have Ryan and Andy in town from September 17 - September 23 to teach team dances and finish up final routine choreography. These practices are mandatory, and are listed below, You can also find your team's practice times in the
Normal practices will take place during this choreography with the exception of the following changes:
- Fame will not practice on Sunday, September 18.
- Force will not practice on Sunday, September 18
- Fearless will practice from 4:30 to 6:00 on September 21.
- Fiesta will not practice from 1-3:30 on Sunday, September 18. Fantasy will practice at this time instead.
Fame
September 17 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
September 20 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Force
September 17 1:00-4:00 p.m.
September 21 7:00-9:00 p.m.
First Ladies
September 17 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Fortune
September 18 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ferocious
September 18 1:00-4:00 p.m.
September 21 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Fantasy
September 23 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Fiercelings
September 19 4:30-6:30 p.m.
September 21 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fearless
September 18 1:00-3:00 p.m.
September 19 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Flawless
September 18 3:30-5:30 p.m.
September 20 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fierce 5
September 18 6:00-8:00 p.m.
September 19 7:00-9:00 p.m.
September 21 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fever
September 20 4:30-6:30 p.m.
September 22 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Fiesta
September 18 5:00-8:00 p.m.