My daughter has been showing an interest in cheerleading for quite some time. I've searched high and low, only to come up discouraged because I wasn't willing to plunk down a huge sum of money for competitive cheer for a 4 year old. I was looking for something fun. I was looking for something instructional. I was looking for something low-pressure. Young Champions Of America was EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Here is some quick information, in case this is your first time hearing of Young Champions Of America:
Young Champions Cheerleading offers this fun and exciting program for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students. There is more to Pom-Pom and Cheerleading than just learning basics. Along with providing lots of fun, this program promotes coordination, confidence, poise, physical fitness, artistic expression, teamwork and competitive spirit. Our students learn the fundamentals of dance and cheer, dance routines, parade routines, cheers, chants, jumps, how to perform in front of an audience and tryout preparations for junior high and high school squads.
Students have the opportunity to participate in competitions, parades and performances. While Young Champions does not make these events mandatory we feel it is an instrumental tool in creating self-confidence and high self-esteem. We also provide advancement through skill level testing. In the cheer program while students advance from each level whether it be by age or testing they will learn fundamentals and advance stunting skills. Young Champions coaching staff is trained in stunting technique and safety guidelines by several Nationally Renowned College Coaches and Squads, to insure that coaches and students are stunting safely.
In general locations Young Champions classes have a $7.00 non-refundable registration fee and each class is $7.00 a week. These prices and payments may vary by location.
Sounds pretty perfect, huh? Well, so far it has been! We're 4 weeks into the program, and so far both me and my daughter are extremely happy. Registering was a piece of cake. We simply registered right there at the first class, for a very low fee of $7.00. Then we just pay $7.00 for each class after that. They also offer ways for people to pre-pay, if you prefer that.
The most impressive aspect so far, in my opinion, has been the coaching. The women who teach this class are absolutely fantastic with the girls. They are extremely patient and kind, yet very knowledgeable. Each class starts with some basic skill building, then ends with putting a routine together. The parents are let into the gym for the final 5 minutes to get a sneak-peek at what the girls have been working on.
The organization does compete, once in June, but it is completely optional. We are choosing to compete, I think that it really will be a great confidence-boosting experience for our daughter.
Check out some pictures from our first few weeks of cheer fun =)
More details may be found: www.youngchampionsofamerica.com/pennsylvaniaPA Locations for Classes (Day of the week and time will vary based on age,ability and location)Franklin ParkBlueberry Hill Park1604 Blaine's WaySewickley PA 15143WashingtonThe Brownson House1415 Jefferson AveWashington PA 15301PittsburghRoss Twp Municipal Bldg1000 Ross Municipal DrivePittsburgh, PA 15237Slippery RockSlippery Rock Area Park and Recreations320 N Main StSlippery Rock, PA 16057Slippery Rock Township Community Center155 Branchton RdSlippery Rock, PA 16057CorryCorry Community Center15 S 1st AveCorry, PA 16407Belmont Belmont Complex415 Butler RdKittaning, PA 16201GreensburgMaplewood United Presbyterian Church108 Woodland RdGreensburg, PA 15601PlumEast Suburban Family YMCA2200 Golden Mile HwyPlum PA 15239North HuntingdonShafton Fire Hall681 Jackson St.North Huntingdon, PA 15642MurrysvilleMurrysville Community Center3091 Carson AveMurrysville, PA 15668New Brighton Tumbleweeds451 Constitution BlvdNew Brighton PA 15066Cranberry TwpFountain Park Church8533 Peters RoadCranberry Twp PA 16066
