“Durham Elite Cheer Athletics”
LAST EVALUATION PREP CLASS – Friday May 25th 2012 8:00pm – 9:30pm
TEAM PLACEMENT INFORMATION & DATES
Thank you for your interest in Durham Elite Cheer Athletics. We are proud to be one of Durham’s fastest growing competitive cheerleading programs. We are excited for the upcoming 2012 – 2013 competitive season. No matter your age or skill level, we have a team for you!
All competitive teams will begin training in June after team placements have been completed.
Team placements happen at the start of every competitive season, and gives the coaches a chance to evaluate each athlete in various areas. Athletes will be placed on a team based on their age first, then skill level. Athletes must attend the evaluation based on their age as of August 31st 2012.
Athletes will be evaluated on jumps, dance, tumbling and fitness level. Returning athletes (those that were on a competitive team in the 2011 – 2012 season), attitude, attendance, work ethic and performance from the 2011 – 2012 season will be considered for the 2012 – 2013 team placements.
Tiny aged athletes 5 & under, do not have evaluations, just attend registration.
All competitive teams will begin training in June after team placements have been completed.
Team placements happen at the start of every competitive season, and gives the coaches a chance to evaluate each athlete in various areas. Athletes will be placed on a team based on their age first, then skill level. Athletes must attend the evaluation based on their age as of August 31st 2012.
Athletes will be evaluated on jumps, dance, tumbling and fitness level. Returning athletes (those that were on a competitive team in the 2011 – 2012 season), attitude, attendance, work ethic and performance from the 2011 – 2012 season will be considered for the 2012 – 2013 team placements.
Tiny aged athletes 5 & under, do not have evaluations, just attend registration.
EVALUATION DAYS & TIMES
MINI 8 YEARS & UNDER MAY 29 6:00pm – 7:00pm
YOUTH AGE 9 – 11 YEARS MAY 29 7:00pm – 8:30pm
JUNIOR AGE 12 – 14 YEARS MAY 30 6:00pm – 8:00pm
SENIOR AGE 15 – 18 YEARS MAY 31 6:00pm – 8:00pm
OPEN AGE 19 YEARS & UP MAY 31 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Tryout fee of $10 per athlete must be paid at time of evaluation.
YOUTH AGE 9 – 11 YEARS MAY 29 7:00pm – 8:30pm
JUNIOR AGE 12 – 14 YEARS MAY 30 6:00pm – 8:00pm
SENIOR AGE 15 – 18 YEARS MAY 31 6:00pm – 8:00pm
OPEN AGE 19 YEARS & UP MAY 31 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Tryout fee of $10 per athlete must be paid at time of evaluation.
What to Bring to Team Placement:
- – Evaluation & Waiver form (available online or at the gym)
- 3 x 5 photo front view, shoulders and up only
- $10 evaluation fee
What to Wear to Team Placement
- – T-shirt, shorts, proper indoor shoes, hair in ponytail
TEAM PLACEMENT PREPARATION CLINICS
Athletes will be evaluated on their dance/motions, jumps, tumbling and fitness levels.
Please note for evaluations, no spotters will be allowed for any tumbling or jump tumbling. NO EXCEPTION. Athletes must be able to perform their tumbling with out a spotter, and must be able to warm up with out a spotter. For tumbling, athletes will get to perform two running passes, and two standing passes, one of which must include a jump. In order to help athletes prepare, Preparation Clinics will be available for athletes.
These clinics will be structured, and will work on the following:
Please note for evaluations, no spotters will be allowed for any tumbling or jump tumbling. NO EXCEPTION. Athletes must be able to perform their tumbling with out a spotter, and must be able to warm up with out a spotter. For tumbling, athletes will get to perform two running passes, and two standing passes, one of which must include a jump. In order to help athletes prepare, Preparation Clinics will be available for athletes.
These clinics will be structured, and will work on the following:
- – Dance – it will be taught at these clinics
- Tumbling – perfect the skills you want to be able to perform
- Jumps – perfect your technique and be able to combine it with tumbling
- Fitness – increase your fitness level to be able to perform
Limited space is available for each clinic, so make sure you sign up early to reserve your spot.
Preparation clinics are open to anyone wishing to be placed on a competitive team for the 2012 – 2013 competitive season.
Preparation clinics are open to anyone wishing to be placed on a competitive team for the 2012 – 2013 competitive season.
Each clinic is $5 per athlete
LAST EVALUATION PREP CLASS – Friday May 25th 2012 8:00pm – 9:30pm
EXTRA PRIVATE CLASSES – still available until May 25th.
If you would like an extra private class, whether it’s to work on a specific tumbling skill, or to prepare for Team Placement Evaluations, please contact us. Limited days and times are available, so make sure you sign up early. These one time private classes are $24 + HST
If you would like an extra private class, whether it’s to work on a specific tumbling skill, or to prepare for Team Placement Evaluations, please contact us. Limited days and times are available, so make sure you sign up early. These one time private classes are $24 + HST
Click here for the 2012 – 2013 Competitive Information Package
Registration for our Summer Programs is on-going!
We offer Competitive All-Star teams, Pre-competitive and Recreational teams, and Tumbling classes for all levels!!
Do you want to be a cheerleader?
Do you want to learn how to be a cheerleader?
We always have room in our programs do not hesitate to contact us and we will help find a class for you.
PRE-COMPETITIVE Cheerleading Program – Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm
RECREATIONAL CLASSES – Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm
TUMBLING CLASSES - group, semi-private and private classes available. Levels 1 to 6.
ALL-STAR COMPETITIVE TEAMS – come in and check out a class, and ask for an evaulation. We have a team for everyone.
We do not turn any of the athletes away. If you missed evaluations please contact the gym and we will arrange one for you!!! We have a class for you.
Spring 2012 Evaluations (Tryouts)!!
Senior Coed Win National Title
Senior Coed Win First place at CE Nationals.
Youth and Senior Coed Win First place at CE Provincials
The Senior Coed team also won the grand championship title. The Mini team placed 2nd, the Junior 2 & Junior 3 teams placed 5th, and the Senior 2 placed tenth.
Youth, Junior 3, Open and Senior Coed all Win GOLD at OCF Regionals
Mini team placed 2nd, Junior 2 placed 3rd, Senior 2 placed 3rd and Tiny team demonstrated their skills.
