Tryout Information for 2026 - 2027
KC Cheer will hold tryouts for all Program teams during the month of May, but we accept new athletes year round. Mark your calendars with the dates below for the 2026-2027 competition season.
all athletes - elite, PREP and half season will attend tryouts in may. Information on all programs will be explained in detail in our parent information meetings.
Parent Informational Meetings
Parents are required to attend a parent informational meeting to learn about the basics of our program, and ask questions of our owners and office management prior to tryouts. It is required that parents attend at least one meeting.
Sign ups for the Parent Meeting are posted below. You only need to attend one meeting and we would appreciate your registration so we know how many to plan for at each meeting.
2026-2027 parent meeting dates
Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Missed the Parent Meetings?
If you have any questions pertaining to anything covered during the informational meetings please email Kristi Whitney or Isahia Brooks
pre tryout evaluation
Interested in a PRE TRYOUT EVALUATION? You can sign up for a private pre-tryout evaluation on the private lessons calendar. This includes a 15 minute athlete skill evaluation, information about KC Cheer and potential team placement based on current skill set. Coaches will be able to provide you with suggestions on skills to master prior to the tryout clinics. Pre-Tryout Evaluations will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13th, 14th and 15th. Times are posted on the Private Lessons calendar. Only a few spots left! Cost is $25. Register on the Private Lessons Calendar!
Pre Tryout clinics will be held May 11 & 12, 2026.
Monday, May 11
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost - $25.00
More information to come regarding the Pre Tryout Clinics.
tryout clinics for 2026-2027
The team placement process is divided into 2 sections:
Tryout Clinics- athletes will learn and demonstrate skills they selected based on their current skills set.
Practice groups where athletes are divided into groups based on age and skill level.
Athletes should attend the session they selected based on their current skills set. Videos posted on the website with specific tumbling requirement per level as posted below.
Week One
Monday & Wednesday, May 18 and 20, 2026
Level 2: 5:00-6:45 p.m.
Level 5: 7:00 -8:45 p.m.
Level 6: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, May 19 and 21, 2026
Level 1: 5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Level 3: 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Level 4: 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Week two
Practice Groups: May 26 through 29th
Athletes are selected for a practice group based skills exhibited in the clinic tryout. Athletes attend all practice groups sessions for their level. Practice group times are below:
Tuesday, May 26th:
Level 1 (age 7 and under) 5:00- 6:15 p.m.
Level 1 (age 8 and up) 5:00 –6:45 p.m.
Level 3 and 4 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27th:
Level 2 5:00- 6:45 p.m.
Level 5 and 6 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 28th:
Level 1 5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Level 3 and 4 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Friday, May 29th:
Level 2 5:00-6:45 p.m.
Level 5 and 6 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Week three
June 2nd Flyer Tryouts
All athletes wanting to be considered for a flying position are required to attend Flyer tryouts on June 2nd. All athletes who attended clinic tryouts are encouraged to attend this practice.
Level 1, 2 and 3 5-6:45 p.m
Level 4, 5 and 6 7:00-9:00 p.m.
June 3rd Worlds Team Tryouts - by invitation only
Team placements will be announced on June 4th and team practices will begin June 8th.
Choose the video below that best matches your skill level. You should focus on the level that best fits your current skills and you should be able to perform all the skills in the video. During the first week of tryouts you will come to the gym to practice the skills you will be performing based on the video you have chosen. Skills should be performed with close to perfect technique. The videos are posted below.
All athlete tryout clinics will be held may 18 through june 3rd
Missed a clinic day? You can make that up on June 1-3rd. Times TBD.
June 2nd: Mandatory Flyers tryout. Times as posted above. (bases welcome, but not required)
June 3rd: Worlds Team tryouts by invitation only. Athletes will be contacted in advance.
Team placements will be announced on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Team practices will begin on Monday, June 8, 2026
More information including clinic times will be posted when available.
Cost of Clinics:
Ages 7 and below: $65
Ages 8 and up: $130
Skills camp for all elite full season athletes
Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 - 18, 2026
Times for age groups and levels will be posted when available.
5 hours/team @ $195/athlete
Teams will attend clinic at either 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Choreography Camps for all full season elite athletes
July 15 through July 25th
1.5 to 2 days in this time frame for each team
Days and times will be posted with the team reveal in June.
August 3-8, 2026 - Team Stunt & Pyramid Choreography
New athletes and returning KC Cheer athletes must attend a tryout evaluation. Athletes must be registered online in order to participate in tryout evaluations and a registration fee will be applied to your online account. The tryout fee is non-refundable.
2026-2027 Estimated Costs & Payment Schedule (updated 4/19/26)
For your summer plans and beyond
July 2-6: No team practices (Independence Day Break)
July 3-5: Gym Closed to all activities (Independence Day Break)
Aug 10-11: Elite Team Work Days
August 12-16: No Elite Team Practices (Fall Transition Week)
August 17: Fall Practice Schedule Begins
September 5-7: Gym Closed to all activities (Labor Day Break)
September 12-20: Choreo 2 for Elite Teams
November 26-28: Gym Closed to all activities (Thanksgiving Break)
November 29: Mandatory practice for all full season teams
December 22 - January 2, 2027: Gym Closed for the Holidays
January 3, 2027: All team practices resume
March 15-20, 2027: Spring Break
Private Tryouts
Private tryouts will be offered May 12-14 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Times are now posted on the Private Lessons Calendar. Athletes are encouraged to participate in the clinic tryout unless they are coming from out of the area or are otherwise NOT able to attend a tryout clinic. Athletes who participate in a Private Tryout will be expected to attend the clinic on June 2nd. Contact Kristi Whitney if you have questions about that.
Video Tryouts
Video tryouts will be accepted beginning May 12th. All video tryout applicants will complete a Google Form with details about their current skill set in tumbling and stunting, previous cheer experience, if any and overall role on their current team, iff applicable. Videos should include standing and running tumbling, 3 consecutive jumps, athlete demonstrating current stunting ability. Video trout evaluation fee is $30. Google Form will be posted here soon.
Contract signing
For the 2026-2027 season we will again be using an electronic contract signed through your Jackrabbit Parent Portal. More information will be discussed at our Parent Meetings - don’t miss them! A partial competition entry fee deposit will be required with your signed contract.
Contract signing for all 2026-2027 athletes will be required before your athlete can attend their group practice session.
did you miss our tryout evaluations?
If you are considering coming to KC Cheer for next season and have missed our evaluations, we encourage you to sign up for an individual tryout. Please email Kristi Whitney at kristi@kccheer.com to set up an evaluation time for your athlete.