Frequently Asked Questions
What is All Star Cheerleading?
Allstars takes cheerleading and tumbling and amplifies it. These routines require athletes to tumble, build stunts, dance, and jump all while performing with high energy. Cheerleaders aren't just exceptional athletes, they are actors and the comp floor is the movie they're staring in.
What is the difference between the different 'tiers' of teams?
Some of the tiers we offer at X-Cel include Elite, Prep & Novice:
Novice is a great option for kids who are new to the allstar world but are ready to begin performing. These teams will get scored at competition, and have a shorter routine time than the other tiers. Novice has limited stunts and tumbling
Prep is for performers with limited tumbling but want to continue to work on becoming and elite performer one day. They have a shortened routine compared to elite as well. Prep can stunt like the elite tiers.
Elite is for the athletes who have all the tumbling, performance experience, and can build stunts confidently. These performers have a longer routine and are asked to perform the most tumbling. Elite performers have high levels of technique and are extremely competitive.
Do I have to know how to tumble?
Currently, we do require tumbling skills on all levels. We do not require any all-star cheer experience but it is preferred that they come from a tumbling, gymnastics, school/recreational cheer background.
What is the commitment level for allstars?
Honestly, the commitment level is high. We structure practices to be anywhere from 1 to 3 days a week. We schedule weekend practices durring the in-season if we think our athletes need more gym time. Absences must be kept to a minimum. Running a routine with athletes missing defeats the purpose of a team sport. If getting your child to and from practice is the major hurdle, we recommend setting up a car pool situation with another athlete/parent from the gym.
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