Farmington Area Community Education

Competition Cheerleading – Elementary Teams (Black & Orange)Grades 2-5The Elementary level of competitive cheer teams focuses on establishing good motion, jump, stunt and dance technique as well as learning how to work together as a team. All athletes will be evaluated during practices at the beginning of August to determine placement on the Black and Orange teams.The Black team will focus on learning the basics of cheerleading and is designed for those athletes with basic skills or new to cheerleading. The Black team will compete at approx. 6 local competitions in the Elementary Novice division on Saturdays or Sundays from November through January.The Orange team will focus on expanding their skill levels as individuals and as a team.The routine and skills incorporated into the routine will be more advanced than the Black team. The Orange team will compete at the local and state level in Minnesota on Saturdays or Sundays from November through mid-February.  This team has an additional Orange Fee collected by the Booster Club, that will cover larger events such as UCA Spirit of America, MCCA State and WOW Factor Championships. This team will have a slightly longer season and additional expense. Wednesdays, August  – February, 6-8pmAND Saturdays, September  –  February, 9:30-11:00am$375 tuition Additional amounts collected by the Booster Club- Uniform – approx. $105 due at the end of July (ALL Elementary athletes)- Orange Fee – approx. $180 due in November/December (Orange Team only)Informational Meetings on Thursday, July 13 or Thursday, July 20 at 6:30pm at ISC Cheer Gym- 510 Walnut StreetPlease contact Jen Kroshus at jkroshus@farmington.k12.mn.us for more information.