Half Season Cheerleading 

Tryout Information


We are excited for you to try out for the Dream Half Season Cheerleading program! Please read this document carefully for details regarding evaluations, financial commitments, and program expectations. Register HERE for half season prep clinics and our evaluations on December 18th!

Athlete Evaluation

Tryout Requirements & Logistics

  • Registration: All athletes must be registered through the SportsEngine platform prior to evaluations.

  • Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes early to your scheduled tryout time to receive your tryout number and have adequate time to warm up and stretch.

  • Absence Policy: All athletes must abide by the program's official absence policy, which is posted and available for review on the SportsEngine portal.

  • Schedule: Evaluations are on December 18th, 2025 unless you have booked a private evaluation that same week.

Tryout Dress Code

Athletes must adhere to the following strict dress code for evaluations:

  • Attire: Black top and black bottoms (shorts or leggings).

  • Hair: High ponytail.

  • Accessories: Team/Program Bow.

  • Makeup: Red lipstick (to simulate competition look).

Program Financial Commitments

The half-season program runs from December through April and requires five (5) installment payments of $250.00 each, totaling $1,250.00 for the program.

Installment Breakdown

The $250.00 installment covers two main categories of program expenses: Allstar Fees and Gym Fees.

  • Allstar Fees Include: Competition entry fees, routine music licensing, choreography costs, gym registration and insurance, coaches costs, one practice set, a competition uniform, and a competition bow.

    • The teams will attend two competitions that are TBD. All half season competitions will be driveable.

  • Gym Fees Cover: Your child’s practice mat time and gym space.

  • Annual Registration Fee: Gym enrollment requires one annual fee of $80 per family (if you have already paid it for class enrollment, you do not need to pay again)

Payment Information & Policies

  • Payment Method: All installment payments are handled through enrollments in the SportsEngine portal. A valid credit card must be kept on file in the portal.

  • December Payment (Uniform Downpayment): Collected on December 22nd.

  • Subsequent Payments: Collected on the 1st of each month from January through April.

  • Prorating: Installments are not considered 'monthly fees' and are not prorated in any way.

  • Fundraising: Opportunities for fundraising will be provided to help families offset these program costs.

Athlete Provided Items (Not Included in Installment Fees)

Athletes are responsible for providing the following items:

  • USASF Gym Membership: $50.00 (Mandatory for all cheer athletes).

  • Black Cheer Shoes (provide your own or custom Dream Athletics V-Ros are available in the Dream ProShop)

  • Competition Lipstick (Specific shade to be determined).

  • Mesh Midriff (If required by the uniform/team style).

Team Formation & Uniforms

  • Team Formation: Teams will be formed based on a combination of athlete ages and proficiency of necessary cheerleading skills. We commit to doing our best to find a spot for every athlete who tries out.

  • Teams will be announced by athlete number on the Dream Athletics webpage (www.dream-athletics.com) by December 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin on January 4th, 2025.

  • Uniforms: Once you have purchased a Dream Competition Uniform, you will not be required to purchase another one until the athlete outgrows it or the program transitions to a new program-wide uniform cycle.

  • Post-Season Events: Should any teams qualify for a post-season event (e.g., Summit, Worlds), and the program decides to attend, any related costs will be billed to the families separately from the regular installments.