Below please find a list of the Cheer Jamz teams for the 2008-2009 season and the requirements for each of the teams.

Tryouts will be held on May 8th, and May 9th 6:00-9:00pm and May 10th, 2008
Results will be posted on the website by May 12th after 9:00 pm. Practices begin May 14th.

At tryouts, you will be asked to do a tumbling pass, standing tumbling, jumps and a cheer that you will learn at tryouts.

To prepare for tryouts, Cheer Jamz will have an open gym sessions open to interested candidates. All are invited to come to the gym and receive hands on help with stunting, tumbling, etc. needed for tryouts. These Open Gym are May 6th, and 7th from 6pm to 9pm.

Staff will be available to parents to answer any questions about the program during Open Gym. If you cannot attend these dates, and would like to schedule tryouts for a different time,or if you need additional information, please email us at info@cheerjamzallstars.com or call the gym at 452-1500 Monday- Friday 6pm-9pm.

 


**CHEER JAMZ DANCE 2008-2009** (click here)

 

Open Team - Velozity - Level 6

Description: 18 years old and graduate of high school
Practices: Sundays 6-9
Coach: TBA

Requirements:
Tumbling - Standing bhs, roundoff back tuck preferred
Jumps - Toe Touch Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting - Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following
Extended liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Double twist from extended one legged stunt, fly base or back 2 1/2 high pyramids
Baskets - Back tuck basket toss
Motion Technique must be strong
Performance - The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

 

Senior -All-Girl FANTASY- Level 5
Description: Grades 9-12
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-9:30
Coaches: TBA

Requirements:
Tumbling - .Standing Tuck, Toe Touch Tuck, Full Twisting Layout

Jumps: Triple Toe Touch with excellent technique, Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following:Transitional Stunts, Extended liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Double Twist Down
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Baskets: Double Kick Full,

Motion Technique must be strong- The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.


 

Senior Coed - Magic - Level 4
Description: Ages 12-18
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45-8:45pm
Coaches: Stephanie Mazzettti

Requirements:
Tumbling - Standing bhs, Toe Touch and Pike BHS, Standing tuck or standing bhs/bt preferred, Roundoff Backtuck required
Roundoff bhs back tuck/layout preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique, Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following:Transitional Stunts, Extended liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Single twist from extended one legged stunt
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Baskets: Kick Full, Full twisting
Motion Technique must be strong- The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

 

 

 

Juniors - Sensations- Level 2
Description: Grades
Practices: Mondays 5:45 - 8:45 and Wednesdays 5:45 - 8:45
Coach: Teli Hau, Iris Hau

Requirements:
Tumbling: Standing bhs, roundoff bhs preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following liberty variations-liberty, heel stretch, scale extension single twist
Baskets: Toe Touch, kick arch Motion Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

 

Senior Coed- Enchanted- Level 3
Description:
Ages 18 and under
Practices: Tuesdays 5:45 - 8:45 and Thursdays 5:45 - 8:45
Coaches: Johnny Aini, Chelsea Toth

Requirements:
Tumbling:
Standing bhs, roundoff bhs
Roundoff Backtuck preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique, Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following: Transitional Stunts, liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Single twist from extended one legged stunt
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Motion Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

Junior - Imagination - Level 4
Description:
Ages 14 and under
Practices: TBA
Coaches: Tabitha Jones, Kathy Kuftac

Requirements:
Tumbling: Standing bhs, Toe Touch and Pike BHS, Standing tuck or standing bhs/bt preferred Roundoff Backtuck required
Roundoff bhs back tuck/layout preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique, Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following: Transitional stunts, liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion Single twist from extended one legged stunt, Prep level double
Baskets: Kick Full, Full twisting, Motion Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

 

Youth - Presto- Level 2
Description: Grades 3-6
Practices: Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 and Fridays 6-8
Coaches: Christina Doyle, Jesica Walden

Requirements:
Tumbling:
roundoff, handstand, cartwheel , roll, standing ackhandspring preferred.
Jumps: Toe Touch
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the following:
thigh stand, preps, prep level liberty variations, extension
Baskets: straight ride, toe touch Motion Technique must be strong
Performance - The ability to perform well or "sell" the routine is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing" manner.

Mini - Dreams - Level 1
Description: Grades K-2
Coaches: Iris Waldron, Erin Powers
Practices:
Tuesdays 5:15-7:15 and Fridays 6:00-8:00

Requirements:
There is no minimum requirements for this team accept the child's ability to listen to instruction as well as the drive to become a JAMZ cheerleader. Youth team will receive tumbling instruction once a week, as well as 2 hours of cheer instructions.

Although there are requirements for all teams, exceptions may be made to insure that
teams are successful with stunting.

A crucial skill of all star cheerleading is tumbling. If you do not have tumbling skills , but are willing to work on them, Cheer Jamz has the coaches, equipment and classes to help you obtain the tumbling skills you need in order to be a competitive all star cheerleader. Due to the number of teams and levels we provide at Cheer Jamz, everyone who tries out for Cheer Jamz will be placed on a team with other cheerleaders with the same skills they have to provide a comfortable learning experience for all.