BUTLER
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2026-2027 Butler Cheer Tryouts
Register for tryouts for the 26-27 season today by competition the athlete interest form and joining the tryout Band!
Coming Soon:
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2025-2026 Expense Sheet
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2026-2027 Handbook
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Tryout Forms
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Insurance policy and release form
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Butler Cheer Policy Agreement Form
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Butler Competition Contract
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2024-2025 Expense Sheet - Costs are subject to change this upcoming season due to factors outside of our control!
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Pre-Tryout Meeting
April 22, 2026
6pm
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Senior High Cafeteria
For Athletes + Parents
program overview
tryout process
questions
Competition Clinic
April 27, 2026
5-7pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders Interested in the Competition Program
Wear Butler Colors
Competition Clinic
April 29, 2026
5-7pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders Interested in the Competition Program
Wear Butler Colors
Competition Clinic
May 4, 2026
5-6pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders Interested in the Competition Program
Wear Butler Colors
Sideline Clinic
May 4, 2026
6-8pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders
Wear Butler Colors
Athletes will:
learn the tryout cheer and dance (females only)
get their tryout stunt groups
have the opportunity to practice jumps and tumbling
Competition Clinic
May 6, 2026
5-6pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders Interested in the Competition Program
Wear Butler Colors
Sideline Clinic
May 6, 2026
6-8pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders
Wear Butler Colors
Athletes will:
learn the tryout cheer and dance (females only)
get their tryout stunt groups
have the opportunity to practice jumps and tumbling
Sideline Tryouts
May 8, 2026
5pm // 7pm
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CT Elementary
5pm | Rising 9-12 Graders
7pm | Rising 7-8 Graders
Athletes should wear a plain white top and dark shorts
Report 30 minutes prior to start time (gym side)
Evaluations held in the cafeteria
Competition Tryouts
May 9, 2026
11am-1pm
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CT Elementary
Rising 7-12 Graders
Athletes should wear a plain white top and dark shorts
Report 15 minutes prior to start time (cafe side)
Athletes must have been selected to a game squad team in order to try out for the competition program
Season Kickoff Meeting
May 12, 2026
6pm
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Senior High Cafeteria
For Parents Only
review expectations
summer practice schedules
handbook highlights
booster elections and fundraising
team breakout sessions
OPEN GYMS
Open gyms are open to everyone but are strongly recommended for those athletes looking to be a part of our competition program. All athletes must have completed a digital waiver if they intend to participate. Athletes can expect to stunt, tumble, and jump at open gyms. Open gyms are closed to the public. Only participants and coaches are permitted.
Open Gym Schedule TBD
*Our practice facility does not permit us to leave our practice mats out full-time. Athletes should arrive 15 minutes early to help roll out mats and expect to leave 15 minutes after the conclusion of the practice time so they can be put away.*
IMPORTANT 26-27 SUMMER DATES
JUNE
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June 5: Varsity Competition Graduation Fundraiser
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June 12-15: Varsity Competition UCA Masters Camp
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Week of June 22: 2 Day Proven Skills Camp
JULY
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TBA: Varsity Competition Game Day Choreography
AUGUST
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Aug. 2: Team Picture Day with Slick6 (ALL TEAMS!)
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Aug. 17 + 18: Varsity Competition Traditional Choreo
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TBA: Pie Festival (JV and Varsity Game Squad)
2026 CAMP DETAILS
UCA HOME CAMP
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When: TBA
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Benefits: Junior High and JV Game Squad
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What We're Investing In:
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Focus on sharp motions, proper stunting technique, crowd-leading skills, and sideline performance.
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Working directly with UCA-certified instructors ensures that all athletes are learning and practicing skills the right way from the start, which helps prevent bad habits and injuries.
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The camp gives athletes a chance to bond, learn to work together, and build the trust that’s essential for successful stunting and strong team dynamics throughout the season.
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This camp is designed around leadership, crowd engagement, and school spirit — helping athletes learn how to energize the stands and represent our school with pride.
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Estimated Cost: $113/athlete
UCA MASTERS CAMP AT TRAILS END
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When: June 12-15 @ Trails End
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Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes
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Fulfills NFHS requirement needed to attend UCA Nationals in February
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What We're Investing In:
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Masters Camp is designed for experienced teams and athletes. Instruction is faster-paced and more technical, helping our athletes fine-tune elite skills that are expected at major competitions.
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We are assigned a dedicated UCA instructor who works with our team individually. This allows for customized stunt sequences, technique corrections, and progress toward the specific goals we set for the season.
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The overnight camp setting allows our athletes to build strong bonds — something that translates to stronger stunts, sharper routines, and better trust on the mat.
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Masters Camp holds athletes to a higher standard of execution, which helps prepare them mentally and physically for state and national level events.
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Estimated Cost: $385/athlete plus transportation cost
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Coaches + boosters attempting to find another team to share bus costs with
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TWO DAY PROVEN SKILLS CAMP
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When: Week of June 22
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Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes
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What We're Investing In:
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College-level instruction
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Skill building that shows up in comp scores
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Real recruitment opportunities
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Who Else They Work With:
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Locally: Baldwin, Bishop McCort, Hempfield, St. Hubert’s, Cumberland Valley, etc.
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Nationally: Hudson, Bartow, Indy, Oak Ridge, Mater Dei, etc.
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Estimated Cost: $245/person
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May combine camp with TJ to increase instructors at no cost
THE STUNT DOC SKILLS CAMP
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When: TBA
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Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes
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What We're Investing In:
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College-level instruction
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Skill building that shows up in comp scores
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Who Else They Work With:
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Locally: McDowell + Downingtown West
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Estimated Cost: $1,785 team cost
GAME DAY CHOREOGRAPHY
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When: TBA @ CT
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Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes
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What We're Investing In:
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Knowledge of routine structure, score sheet strategy, and performance details
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Choreography around our athletes — their skills, our band music, and the traditions that matter most to our community. This allows us to compete with authenticity and school pride.
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Estimated Cost: $140/athlete
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includes band chant music
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VROC TRADITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY
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When: August 17 + 18
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Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes
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What We're Investing In:
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VROC choreographers are highly experienced in designing routines that meet and exceed the expectations of UCA and PIAA judges.
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Having a professionally choreographed routine means every part of the performance will flow seamlessly together. This increases visual appeal and helps the routine feel like a complete, dynamic performance.
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Investing in professional choreography signals that we are serious about our goals. It pushes our athletes to rise to the next level and gives us the tools to be as competitive as possible at the events we attend.
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Estimated Cost: $5,198 (total cost)
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does not include music
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Questions regarding tryout results and/or placements may be sent to goldentornadocheer@gmail.com.
Please wait until at least 48 hours after tryouts have concluded to reach out. You should not expect a response prior to that time. No texts, calls, or other style of messaging will be answered.
