BREAKDOWN OF FEES

Registration Fee Amount:

$50 per athlete   Payment: Paid each season between May and August 

Non-refundable: Yes

  Purpose: Must be paid to be evaluated; required for returning members each season

Season Coverage: One cheer season (June 2026– April 2027)

Monthly Tuition

. Payment Period: $175.00  Prep/Allstar Novice; $125 Tiny Novice May – April

. Sibling Discount: 50% off the tuition of any additional sibling (applied to the lesser     tuition value)

. Limitations: Only siblings’ count; cousins, neighbors, etc., do not qualify for discount

. Optional Tumbling Class: $50 per month (discounted rate)

Season Fees can be found in the Handbook at the link below.

COMPETITIVE TEAM COMMITMENTS

There is a 11 month commitment May-April

Quit Inconvenience Fee: $500 if athlete quits after choreography. This fee is used to re-choreography the routine. Quitting/dismissal forfeits  prior payments and items.

●     Empire Cheer aims to provide an elite All-Star cheer experience.

●     Teams are built to be highly competitive, and success depends on:

•         Coaches’ dedication

•         Athletes’ commitment

•         Parents’ support

●     The program emphasizes a TEAM culture:

•         Self-motivated athletes and supportive families working together to achieve goals.

Tiny Novice (Show Team)

Designed for athletes ages 5–6, this program introduces cheer in a fun and supportive environment with a lighter commitment.

·         Practice: ~1 .5 hour per week

·         Commitment Level: Less restrictive

·         Competitions: 5–6 per season plus Nationals

All-Star Novice is ideal for beginner athletes or those needing more experience before advancing to Prep.

This level allows athletes to experience the excitement of All-Star cheerleading while focusing on skill development and building confidence.

·                  Practice time: Approximately 1.5 hours per week

·                  Focus: Developing and perfecting foundational skills

·                  Competitions: 6–8 competitions during the season

All-Star Prep is a simplified version of the Elite division but remains highly competitive. Although this is a

Prep program, we train our athletes with the goal of competing at an elite level of performance and technique.

Prep teams follow the same performance structure as Elite teams and are an excellent stepping stone toward Elite

competition. This division typically requires prior cheer experience.

·                  Practice time: 4–5 hours per week

·                  Competitions: 8–10 competitions during the season,

Our focus will be on strengthening and developing our Prep and Novice programs to build a strong foundation for future success in the Elite division.

  Fundraising

·               Athletes receive 90% of all fundraising profits applied directly toward their fees.

·               While costs may seem overwhelming at first, we are proud to be one of the most affordable

            gyms in the area.

·               We are committed to full transparency, with no hidden costs at any point in the season.

·               Most importantly, the experience, growth, and memories your athlete will gain are truly

           priceless.