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Youth Cheerleading/Dance
Cheer Jewels prides itself on being a cost-effective program with a limited time commitment. Our program is designed to develop fitness, confidence, and team unity through competitive cheerleading to children ages 5 to 12 years old of all ability levels. All children are welcome and will be placed on a team. No prior experience is required!
Squads will work together as a team to perfect cheerleading routines. Jewels will learn to stunt, tumble, jump, dance, and cheer. Squads will perform these skills around the York County area and compete in Regional and National competitions (all within North and South Carolina).
We have had cheerleaders from Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Charlotte, Indian Land, Lancaster, Waxhaw, Weddington, Lake Wylie, & Clover Areas.
For interest in the Cheer Jewels Program for 2025/2026 complete our interest information at: http://www.cheerjewels.com/contact.html. You may also email the coaches at [email protected].
Cheer Schedule
The squads will first be determined by age then by skill. Coaches reserve the right to make squad changes as needed. Cheerleading is a team sport and Cheer Jewels requires a commitment from cheerleaders and parents. Practices are not mandatory during the summer months. But once school starts practice then becomes mandatory. Once your child joins, we ask that they continue through the season because the routines are designed around each cheerleader and we have a long waitlist of children ready to make the season commitment!
Age as of January 1, 2025. – SQUADS are subject to change based on sign-ups, skills, and ages. We use August as a time to finalize squad placements. So, your child will be placed in squad based on age until coaches can evaluate skill level. This is a tentative squad layout:
Ruby Squad: Tiny Prep Level 1 – Ages 5-7: Mondays ONLY 4:45-5:30 pm (must be 5 by August 31, 2025)
Diamond Squad: Youth Prep Level 1 – Ages 6-10: Mondays ONLY 5:30-6:30 pm
Emerald Squad: Level 1 – Ages 7-12: Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm; *Tuesdays 5:00-6:15 pm (Sept.-Dec). Requirement: back walkover or coach approval.
Sapphire Squad: Level 2 – Ages 6-12: Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm; *Tuesdays 6:15-7:30 pm (Sept.-Dec.). Requirement: back handspring or coach approval.
*Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec – TWO practices per week for Emerald & Sapphire Squads
Pricing:
- $100 Non-Refundable Deposit
- Ruby $70 Member Rate/$95 Non-Member Rate
- Diamond: $75 Member Rate/$100 Non-Member Rate
- Emerald: $85 Member Rate/$110 Non-Member Rate
- Sapphire: $85 Member Rate/$110 Non-Member Rate
**August Tuition is Non-Refundable and due at that time of registration.
Any additional fees such as competitions, practice wear, competition uniform and choreography camp/music will be paid directly to the Cheer Jewels Coaches
Cheer Jewels: Diamond Squad 2025-2026
Cheer Jewels 2025-2026 Season Registration
Diamond Squad: Youth Prep Level 1
Ages 6-10
$75 Member Rate/$100 Non-Member Rate – drafted the 1st of each month
**August Tuition payment is Non-Refundable and due at the time of Registration.
Any additional fees such as competitions, practice wear, competition uniform and choreography camp/music will be paid directly to Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Practice is ONLY every Monday 5:30-6:30 pm beginning August 11th, 2025 – March 2026.
SQUADS are subject to change based on sign-ups, skills, and ages. Coaches will use August as a time to finalize squad placements. So, your child will be placed in a squad based on age until coaches can evaluate skill level.
ALL Registration MUST BE approved by Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/15/25 | 12/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
Diamond Squad - Mo - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
Cheer Jewels: Emerald Squad 2025-2026
Cheer Jewels 2025-2026 Season Registration
Emerald Squad: Level 1
Ages 7-12
$85 Member Rate/$110 Non-Member Rate – drafted the 1st of each month
**August Tuition payment is Non-Refundable and due at the time of Registration.
Any additional fees such as competitions, practice wear, competition uniform and choreography camp/music will be paid directly to Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Practice is every Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm beginning August 12, 20204 – March 2026 and every *Tuesday 5:00-6:15 pm September – December.
*September, October, November, December – TWO practices per week for Emerald & Sapphire Squads.
Requirement: back walkover or coach approval.
SQUADS are subject to change based on sign-ups, skills, and ages. Coaches will use August as a time to finalize squad placements. So, your child will be placed in a squad based on age until coaches can evaluate skill level.
ALL Registration MUST BE approved by Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/15/25 | 12/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
Emerald Squad - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
Cheer Jewels: Ruby Squad 2025-2026
Cheer Jewels 2025-2026 Season Registration
Ruby Squad: Tiny Prep Level 1
Ages 5-7: — must be 5 by August 31, 2025
$70 Member Rate/$95 Non-Member Rate – drafted the 1st of each month
**August Tuition payment is Non-Refundable and due at the time of Registration.
Any additional fees such as competitions, practice wear, competition uniform and choreography camp/music will be paid directly to Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Practice is ONLY every Monday 4:45-5:30 pm beginning August 11th, 2025 – March 2026.
SQUADS are subject to change based on sign-ups, skills, and ages. Coaches will use August as a time to finalize squad placements. So, your child will be placed in a squad based on age until coaches can evaluate skill level.
ALL Registration MUST BE approved by Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 5/15/25 | 12/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 95.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Session is Full | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
Ruby Squad - Mo - 4:45 pm - 45 mins
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
Cheer Jewels: Sapphire Squad 2025-2026
Cheer Jewels 2025-2026 Season Registration
Sapphire Squad: Level 2
Ages 6-12
$85 Member Rate/$110 Non-Member Rate – drafted the 1st of each month
**August Tuition payment is Non-Refundable and due at the time of Registration.
Any additional fees such as competitions, practice wear, competition uniform and choreography camp/music will be paid directly to Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Practice is every Monday 7:30-8:30 pm beginning August 11th, 2025 – March 2026 and every *Tuesday 6:15-7:30 pm September – December.
*September, October, November, December – TWO practices per week for Emerald & Sapphire Squads
Requirement: back handspring or coach approval.
SQUADS are subject to change based on sign-ups, skills, and ages. Coaches will use August as a time to finalize squad placements. So, your child will be placed in a squad based on age until coaches can evaluate skill level.
ALL Registration MUST BE approved by Cheer Jewels Coaches.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/25 | 12/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
Sapphire Squad - Mo - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/26/2025 |
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