Twinkle Starz: The ages for this team are 4 to 5 ½ year olds. This team is a beginner level for younger participants and first year students who are five years old. The coaching staff will work on teaching basic motions, counting music, basic stunts, formations, and introduce pyramids. Beginning level tumbling such as somersault combination into cart wheels, round-off, and bridges are skills most team members can perform. Team members cannot perform standing back handsprings. This team will perform at local competitions in the Tiny L1 division. 

Mini L1Team: The ages for a Mini team are ages 6 - 8 ½ years (typically 1st - 3rd grade). This team will practice once a week for 2 hours on cheerleading skills. Skill development for tumbling will not be incorporated into the practice time. This team is a beginner level that will be working on enhancing motion technique, team synchronization, dance coordination, correct jump execution/landing technique, and beginner to intermediate level stunts. This team will attend all local competitions, perform at some local exhibitions, and may possibly attend one out-of-town competition. This team will NOT attend any national level competitions.

Youth L1 Team:  The ages of the Youth L1 team are 8 ½ - 11 ½ years (4th - 6th grade).  This team will practice once a week for 2 hours on cheerleading.  Skill development for tumbling will not be incorporated into the practice time.  An additional tumbling class during the regular season is highly suggested.  This team is a beginner to intermediate level that will be working on enhancing motion technique, team synchronization, dance coordination, correct jump execution/landing technique, and beginner to intermediate level stunts.  This team will attend all local competitions, perform at some local exhibitions, and may possibly attend 1-2 out -of-town competitions. 

Youth L2/3 Team: The ages are 8 ½ - 11 ½ years (4th - 6th grade). Individuals must have previous cheerleading and tumbling skills. This team will practice twice a week for a total of 4.75 hours on cheerleading and tumbling skills. Tumbling skills will be incorporated into practice time. This team is an intermediate level team that is working on motion technique, team synchronization, dance coordination, correct jump execution/ landing technique, and intermediate to advanced level stunts. The team is currently able to do express extensions with a pop cradle (twisting cradles), basket tosses, elevator/extension reloads, and pyramid transitions.  The team is currently able to do express extensions with a pop cradle (twisting cradles), basket tosses, elevator/extension reloads, and pyramid transitions.   Team members should be able to do a standing back handspring. This team will attend ALL competitions and perform at some local exhibitions. This team will participate in national-level competitions traveling up to 3-5 hours away. This team will be required to attend a private skills and choreography camp that will be held at our facility during the month of July.

Junior L3 Team: The ages for the Junior L3 team is 11 ½ - 14 ½ years (6th - 9th grade). This team will practice twice a week for a total of 5 hours and encouraged to attend a third day for tumbling.  Tumbling skills will be incorporated into the Sunday practice time. This team is an advanced level team that is currently working on correct motions including placement and execution.  Rhythm and timing is emphasized and working together as one large unit. This team is able to perform advanced to elite level stunts.  For example, double twisting cradles from an extension, free standing one-legged stunts with full downs, a variety of reloading stunts, and advanced level basket tosses.  An above average consecutive toe touch is expected and the coaching staff will be furthering these skills. Team members MUST be able to do a standing back handspring, jump combination into standing tumbling, running tumbling with a back tuck (NEW skill requirement), and close to a standing back tuck.  Flyers MUST have a heel stretch/bow & arrow, scorpion/scale, and a double down to be considered for this team. This team will attend ALL competitions and perform at some local exhibitions. This team will participate in national-level competitions traveling up to 3-5 hours away. This team may travel to an out of state competition in March of 2011. This team will be required to attend a private choreography camp which may or may not be held outside of our facility.

Senior L4 Team: The ages for this team are 12 - 18 years (8th – 12th grade). This team will practice twice a week for a total of 5 hours and are encouraged to attend a third day for tumbling. Tumbling skills will be incorporated into the Sunday practice time. This is an elite level team that will be perfecting motion techniques, consecutive toe touches (2-4), and team synchronization.  An above average consecutive toe touch into a standing back hand spring/back tuck is required. Team members should have good flexibility.  Standing back tucks for all team members will be required by July 1, 2010 for choreography camp. This team currently performs scorpions/arabesques/heel stretches (double downs), multiple reloads in a group setting, and many variations of basket tosses.  Flyers MUST have a heel stretch/bow & arrow, scorpion/scale, and a double down to be considered for this team. This team will participate in all competitions, special performances, and national-level competitions traveling up to 3-5 hours away. This team may travel to an out of state competition in March of 2011. This team will be required to attend a private choreography camp which may or may not be held outside of our facility.