CHEERLEADING
Affinity Cheerleading Academy was added to the Affinity Gymnastics Academy programme in 2020. The addition of Cheerleading is considered complimentary to our gymnastics programme and cheerleaders at Affinity have the benefit of training in a dedicated facility with the use of sprung floor, dead floor and specialist tumbling equipment.
Cheerleading is a high energy, performance-based sports that heavily relies on trusting ones team members and a regular attendance. It involves a choreographed combination of acrobatic stunts, pyramids, tumbling, jumps, and dance and is a great way to increase fitness, create lifelong friendships, and can help to improve confidence and self-esteem.
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
Best suited for ages 5 – 10 years, recreational cheerleading is great for building the foundational skills of cheerleading.
Time: Sunday 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Cost: $179 per term
Commitment level: Low
Competitions: No
Other info:
- No experience required – just sign up!
- Start and end at any point in the year – enrol on a term-by-term basis.
- No uniform requirements. However, a pair of clean, soft-sole sneakers are required to train in.
CHEER SPORT CLASSES
Best suited for ages 6 – 12 years, Cheer Sport is a great introduction to competitive cheerleading. Throughout the year athletes will work on a 1:30 minute routine to perform at virtual* competitions. Athletes need to be prepared to commit to their team for a full year (please download our Information Pack to see Key Dates).
Time: Sunday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $179 per term + competition costs
Commitment level: Medium
Competitions: Yes – Virtual* only
Other info:
- No experience required – just sign up!
- Requires purchase of Affinity Cheerleading t-shirt at $40, a pair of black shorts or leggings, and a pair of clean, soft-sole sneakers.
*Athletes routine is filmed in the gym and sent off for assessment against other Cheer Sport teams.
COMPETITIVE CLASSES
Best suited for ages 8 – 15 years with previous cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, or aerobics experience (although not always necessary). Throughout the year athletes will work on a 2:30 minute routine to perform at competitions. Athletes need to be prepared to commit to their team for a full year, including twice weekly trainings and all scheduled competitions (please download our Information Pack for more information).
Time: Sunday 5 pm – 7 pm and Wednesday 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Cost: $371 per term + competition costs
Commitment level: High
Competitions: Yes – travel to North and South Island is required
Other info:
- Athletes must trial for the team – please contact cheer@affinitygymnastics.co.nz to arrange a trial.
- Requires purchase of Affinity Cheerleading competition uniform, an Affinity Cheerleading t-shirt, and a pair of cheer shoes.
TUMBLE CLASSES
For athletes who want to expand their tumble skills. Our tumble class is best suited to athletes who are comfortable doing handstands and cartwheels and want to extend their tumble skills and work on round offs, walkovers, and handsprings. Athletes who want to compete a solo or duo routine (see below) need to enroll in the tumble class.
Time: Wednesday 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Cost: $179 per term
Commitment level: Low
Competitions: No (unless the athlete wants to perform a solo or duo routine – see below)
Other info:
SPECIALITY ITEMS
A specialty item focus on some of the elements of cheerleading for a 1-minute performance. Specialty divisions available are:
- Indi/Solo, an individual performs a combination of jumps, tumble, and dance.
- Duo, a group of 2 performs a combination of jumps, tumble, and dance.
- Group Stunt, a group of 4 or 5 people performing stunts.
- Partner Stunt, a group of 2 people performing stunts.
Athletes who want to compete a solo or duo routine need to enrol in the tumble class.
Training Attire
A form fitting t-shirt or singlet, sports leggings or fitted bike shorts, long hair tied up, no jewellery, and clean, white, soft soled shoes. Please avoid clothing items containing zips, belts, buckles, domes, or hoodies. Thermals and crew neck sweatshirts are great in the cold weather.
For competing, the uniform will consist of cheer shoes, a cheerleading uniform, and sometimes hair accessories in the form of a bow or a scrunchie.
Trial Sessions
Trial sessions are available for all classes and cost $15 (one-off payment).
Costs
The above fees do not include other costs associated with competing such as competition uniforms, travel and accommodation, and competition registration fees.
- One-off membership fee: $20 (new members only)
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