Cheer
The heartbeat of team spirit.
Cheer for STJ
Cheer's not for the sidelines – it's right in the spotlight. The St. James cheer program builds bodies, minds, and a community by honing in on grit and flair for the ultimate squad of athlete-performers standing shoulder-to-shoulder proudly.
With a caring coaching foundation as unbreakable as a liberty lift, our youth cheer lessons will instill skill development and proper technique to maximize flexibility, coordination, and strength. Cheerleaders will be free to learn, grow, stumble, and realize their dreams – no matter the level of cheer, each athlete will be set up for success.
Youth Cheer Program Highlights Feature:
- Season kick-off clinic/orientation
- A three-month season with personal instruction for rising 4th through 8th-grade students with athletes allocated by tumbling/stunting skill level and age
- Additional classes to evolve tumbling skills
- Custom camps and clinics featuring dance and cheer lessons, nutrition, Core-Flex, and guest star instructors
- 10,000 square feet of gymnastics equipment with a dedicated competition spring floor
- Deep foam training pits, TumblTrak, and training equipment
- Access to an onsite trainer and medical response team
- End of the season performance
All-Star Cheer
The St. James All-Stars is a D2 program with a level-1 youth and level-2 junior elite team. This discipline of cheer involves competitive routines composed of tumbling, stunting, pyramids, dance, and cheer. Its primary focus is competition.
All-Star Cheer Tryouts
Are you ready to elevate your cheer game? At The St. James, cheerleading is not just a sideline activity – it's the main event.
Tryout Schedule:
May 12-13: Open Gym, Optional ($15/session) from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
May 14-16: Tryouts from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
May 18: Call backs from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
May 19: Team Announcements
Ages
Birth Year: 6/1/2006 to 2020, Co-Ed
Schedule
- Wednesday, May 14th - Friday, May 16th
- 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cheer Team Information Session
Join us on Sunday, May 4th to learn more about how our All-Star Cheer Session builds strong, confident athletes who thrive in the spotlight, combining performance with precision, strength, and teamwork.
Ages
All Ages Welcome
Schedule
- Sunday, May 4th
- 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Events
Stunting Clinics
Elevate your cheerleading skills with our Stunting Clinics! Ready to take your stunting to the next level? Join us for an exciting opportunity to refine your skills and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment!
Led by Coach Blake Whetzel, these clinics are tailored for middle and high school students with basic cheerleading experience. Whether you're aiming to perfect your technique, improve your form, or push yourself to achieve new milestones, these sessions are designed to help you grow.
Ages
11 - 18
Schedule
- Saturday, May 17th
- 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Summer Cheer Clinic w/ Premier Choreography
The St. James is thrilled to partner with Premier Choreography, a team of coaches with over 40 wins last season in VHSL Competitive Cheer, to help rising high school athletes get ready for their cheerleading tryouts. This is your chance to learn from the best, with expert coaching and hands-on training from top-tier instructors.
Ages
Rising 6th - 12th Grade
Schedule
- Monday, June 23rd - Wednesday, June 25th
- 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Cheer Camps
School's Out Day Camps
We know how difficult it is to find suitable care for your children on student holidays. The St. James has you covered with our new Ultimate Sports & Adventure Day Camp! A wide range of sports and activities, your child will get to explore lots of new games and adventures. Campers will have the chance to compete in our fieldhouse, try out their skills in our courthouse, and explore their digital and creative side in our Super Awesome & Amazing facility.
Ages
5 - 13
Schedule
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Extended Day | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Cheer, Tumbling, & Dance Combo Summer Camps
The St. James Cheer, Tumbling, and Dance Camp provides an exciting, supportive space for campers to enhance their skills and build team spirit. Led by certified coaches, participants of all experience levels will learn essential cheer techniques, tumbling, and fun dance routines, with a focus on fundamentals, safety, and personal growth. Campers will develop strength and confidence as they practice jumps, stunts, and choreography, culminating each week in a performance for family and friends.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
House Cheer
House Cheer Program
Orientation: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Program Session: Sunday, February 23rd - Sunday, May 18th
Tumbling Class
- Fridays, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Cheer/Stunting Class
- Sundays, 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Cost: $467 / Month (Includes STJ practice gear and performance fees. Shoes not included)
Ages
2nd thru 8th Grade
Schedule
Sunday, February 23rd - Sunday, May 18th
Cheer Open Gym
Cheer Open Gym is open to all cheer levels. Non-members are $10 and TSJ members + All-Star Cheer team and House Cheerleaders are complimentary.
- Monday, May 12th
- Tuesday, May 13th
- 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
- Ages: 5 - 16
Make a reservation online or via The St. James App.
Cheer Curriculum
- 60-minute Tumbling Class 1x week
- 80-minute Cheer & Stunting Class 1x week
- 45-minute end-of-the-season performance with awards
- 60-minute beginning of the season kick-off clinic/orientation
- STJ practice gear included
- Cheer shoes are required but not included
Meet our Cheer Coaches
Blake Whetzel
Head Coach
Maddie Blankenship
Cheer Coach & Choreographer
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