Team Type Breakdown

All Teams Expectations at Impact

Being a part of an Impact Cheer team comes with certain expectations, one of which is a strong commitment to the athletes and the team as a whole. This commitment includes attending all practices without fail. By showing up consistently and giving your best effort, you not only contribute to the team's success but also build trust and camaraderie with your fellow teammates. Consistent attendance demonstrates your dedication and reliability, essential qualities for a successful cheer team member.

The following breakdowns are the teams available at Impact. Season 12 evaluations will be held May 2025.

After the coaches have assessed the athletes, they will determine the best fit and send out complete contracts for the 2025/2026 season.

This process ensures that each athlete is placed on a team that suits their skills and abilities.

Good luck to all the participants!

Elite Teams

June 2025 - April 2026*

Elite is the highest tier of competitive cheer teams offered at Impact Cheer and Tumbling. Elite teams perform a highly skilled choreographed 2 minute and 30 second cheer routine to music at competitions. Elite athletes will be placed on teams according to their skill level and experience. Elite practices are mentally and physically more demanding than our half-year prep and full-year prep teams. Practices include advanced stunting, tumbling, jumping, and conditioning. Elite teams will meet twice a week, year-round, for 2.5 hours each practice, plus additional practices as needed. Elite teams compete 5 to 8 times yearly at locations throughout the United States. Your total commitment is critical at this level of competitiveness.

Full
Year
Prep
Teams

June 2025 - April 2026

Full-year Prep is the middle tier of the competitive cheer teams offered at Impact Cheer and Tumbling. Full-year prep teams perform a choreographed 2 minute cheer routine to music at competitions. Athletes will be placed on a team according to their skill level and experience. Full-year prep teams compete 4 to 6 times yearly at competitions on the west coast. One competition could require travel and additional fees. Full-year prep teams will meet twice a week, year-round, for 2 hours each practice, plus additional practices as needed. Practices are challenging and include stunting, tumbling, jumping, and conditioning. Your total commitment is essential to get the most out of your cheer experience.

half
Year
Prep
Teams

August 2025 - April 2026

Half-year teams learn skills to perform during a choreographed 1 minute and 30 second cheer routine to music at competitions. Athletes will be placed on a team according to their skill level and experience. Half-year teams compete 2 to 3 times per season at local competitions, with the possibility of 1 additional competition that will require travel and additional fees. The season is shorter than the full-year season, starting in September and ending in April. Half-year teams will meet twice weekly for a total of 2.5 hours each week, plus additional practices as needed. Practices are challenging and include stunting, tumbling, jumping, and conditioning. Your commitment is essential to get the most out of your cheer experience.