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2025-2026 Butler Cheer Tryouts

Registration for tryouts for the 25-26 season is now OPEN!

Registration includes:

  • completing the athlete interest form

  • joining the 2025-2026 tryout band

  • completing the insurance policy and release form

  • completing the Butler Cheer Policy Agreement Form (all athletes/parents)

  • completing the Butler Competition contract page (all athletes/parents interested in the competition program)

2024-2025 Expense Sheet - Costs are subject to change this upcoming season due to factors outside of our control! 

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 bring a completed waiver with them to the first open gym they attend in order 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 Waiver

Open Gym Schedule:

March 19: 5-6:30pm at CT Elementary

March 26: 5-6:30pm at CT Elementary

April 9: 5-6:30pm at CT Elementary

April 16: 5-6:30pm at CT Elementary

April 23: 5-6:30pm at CT Elementary

*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.*

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IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES

JUNE​​​

  • TBA: Varsity Competition Graduation Fundraiser

  • June 12: JHS & JV Home UCA Camp

  • June 16-19: Varsity Competition UCA Masters Camp

  • June 23: Varsity Competition Proven Skills Camp

AUGUST

  • TBA: Varsity Competition Game Day Choreography

  • Aug. 3: Team Picture Day with Slick6 (ALL TEAMS!)

  • Aug. 18-19: Varsity Competition Traditional Choreo

  • Aug. 21 - Pie Festival (JV and Varsity Game Squad)

 

2025 CAMP DETAILS

UCA HOME CAMP

  • When: June 12 @ CT

  • Benefits: Junior High and JV Game Squad

  • What We're Investing In:

    • Focus on sharp motions, proper stunting technique, crowd-leading skills, and sideline performance.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Estimated Cost: $113/athlete

UCA MASTERS CAMP AT TRAILS END 

  • When: June 16-19 @ Trails End

  • Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes

  • Fulfills NFHS requirement needed to attend UCA Nationals in February

  • What We're Investing In:

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Masters Camp holds athletes to a higher standard of execution, which helps prepare them mentally and physically for state and national level events.​​

  • Estimated Cost: $370/athlete plus transportation cost

    • Transportation will be split with Thomas Jefferson in 2025​

PROVEN SKILLS CAMP 

  • When: June 23 @ CT

  • Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes

  • What We're Investing In:

    • College-level instruction

    • Skill building that shows up in comp scores

    • Real recruitment opportunities

  • Who Else They Work With:

    • Locally: Baldwin, Bishop McCort, Hempfield, St. Hubert’s, Cumberland Valley, etc. 

    • Nationally: Hudson, Bartow, Indy, Oak Ridge, Mater Dei, etc.

  • Estimated Cost: $140/athlete

GAME DAY CHOREOGRAPHY

  • When: TBA @ CT

  • Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes

  • What We're Investing In:

    • Knowledge of routine structure, score sheet strategy, and performance details 

    • 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.

  • Estimated Cost: $140/athlete

    • includes band chant music​​​

VROC TRADITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY

  • When: August 18 and 19 @ CT

  • Benefits: Varsity Competition Athletes

  • What We're Investing In:

    • VROC choreographers are highly experienced in designing routines that meet and exceed the expectations of UCA and PIAA judges.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Estimated Cost: $4,950 (total cost)

    • does not include music​

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.

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