We are excited to announce tryouts for our Fall 2026 Competitive Cheer Season at Northside Cheer Academy.

Tryout Dates:
Sunday, April 12
Sunday, April 19

Below is the full schedule by grade level:

7th & 8th Grade

Practice & Preparation:
Wednesday, 4/1 (5:00–7:00pm)
Monday, 4/6 (5:00–7:00pm)
Wednesday, 4/8 (5:00–7:00pm)
Monday, 4/13 (5:00–7:00pm)
Wednesday, 4/15 (5:00–7:00pm)

Tryouts:
Sunday, 4/19 at 5:00pm



Fee: $150

5th & 6th Grade

Practice & Preparation:
Thursday, 4/2 (6:00–8:00pm)
Thursday, 4/9 (6:00–8:00pm)
Thursday, 4/16 (6:00–8:00pm)

Tryouts:
Sunday, 4/19 at 2pm

Fee: $100

3rd & 4th Grade

Practice & Preparation:
Thursday, 4/2 (4:00–6:00pm)
Tuesday, 4/7 (5:00–7:00pm)
Thursday, 4/9 (4:00–6:00pm)

Tryouts:
Sunday, 4/12 at 3:00pm



Fee: $100

Kinder–2nd Grade Placements

Placement Evaluation:
Sunday, 4/12 (12:00–2:00pm)



Fee: $25

What to Expect at Tryouts

When arriving at the gym, please have your athlete place their belongings in the designated cubbies or on the hooks and check in with the coach before class begins. 

What to Wear

Athletes should come dressed in comfortable athletic clothing that allows them to move freely. Hair must be pulled back securely, and no jewelry is permitted. Clean cheer shoes are preferred, but clean gym shoes are also acceptable. Please note that outdoor shoes are not allowed on the mats or equipment.

Jumps

Athletes will perform:

• Toe Touch
• Hurdler
• Pike
• Specialty Jump Sequence

Tumbling

Athletes will showcase:

• Cartwheel
• Roundoff
• Back Walkover
• Standing Back Handspring
• Up to two specialty passes (if applicable)

Athletes are not required to have every tumbling skill listed. Tumbling classes and private lessons are available to help athletes continue progressing.

Choreography & Performance

Athletes will learn choreography during their practice sessions and perform it at tryouts. Judges will evaluate motions, technique, performance quality, and overall spirit.