Recreation

Stepping stones to the sport.

Recreation teams practice once a week and perform at a minimum of three local events each season. Built for confidence and fundamentals.

PreK & Kindergarten

Tiny Tigers

The youngest cubs in the pack. Their first taste of cheer in a 40-minute weekly practice.

  • Ages 3–6 (PreK & Kindergarten)
  • 40-minute practice, 1× per week
  • Beginner fundamentals — motions, jumps, smiles
  • Season runs August–February
  • Tuition: $600 / season
Recreation

Streak

Recreational team focused on motions, jumps, and beginner stunting in a fun, team-first environment.

  • Ages 5–8
  • 50-minute practice, 1× per week
  • Season runs August–February
  • Placement based on age & skill
  • Tuition: $755 / season
Recreation

Roar

Continued skill progression — building confidence and the loudest crowd in the gym.

  • Ages 7–12
  • 1-hour practice, 1× per week
  • Season runs August–February
  • Placement based on age & skill
  • Tuition: $805 / season
Competition

Prep level. Big stages.

Competition teams practice twice weekly, compete at a minimum of two competitions, and perform in local showcases. Out-of-state travel is possible. Music & choreography included.

Novice

Blaze

Entry-level competition team for athletes new to comp cheer. The bridge from rec to the big stage.

  • Athletes new to competition
  • 1× practice per week (90 min)
  • Season: August–April
  • Tuition: $1,150 / season
Youth Prep

Fierce

Our Youth Prep level competition team — sharpening fundamentals into routines that bring it.

  • Age minimum: 7 years
  • 2× practices per week
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–April
  • Tuition: $1,305 / season
Junior Prep

Vicious

Junior Prep level team. Sharper skills, bigger stages, and a tighter team.

  • Age minimum: 9 years
  • 2× practices per week
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–April
  • Tuition: $1,305 / season
Senior Prep

Savage

Senior Prep level competition team — the leaders of the pack and our most experienced athletes.

  • Older / experienced athletes
  • 2× practices per week
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–April
  • Tuition: $1,305 / season

Team plans are dependent on enrollment and may change as needed. Cheer is a team sport — every member commits to a full season for a successful year.

Tuition & Fees

Costs at a glance.

Pay in full, split into two, or pay monthly. Monthly tuition is due on the 1st of each month.

Team Track Full Season Monthly
Tiny TigersRecreation$600$92/mo
StreakRecreation$755$115/mo
RoarRecreation$805$123/mo
BlazeCompetition (Novice)$1,150$160/mo
FierceCompetition (Youth Prep)$1,305$182/mo
ViciousCompetition (Junior Prep)$1,305$182/mo
SavageCompetition (Senior Prep)$1,305$182/mo

Additional expenses (estimates)

Uniform · Competition
$250–350
Uniform · Recreation
$50–100
Shoes · Competition
$75–100
Shoes · Recreation
$30–50
Comp Fees & Travel
$100+ / comp
USASF Membership
$49
Team Placement Reg
$25
Music & Choreography
$250–300

The 2026–27 season is Year 1 of our new uniform rotation — all athletes will purchase the new uniform package as part of our updated two-year cycle. A $25 late fee applies to payments not received by the 10th. Credit card payments include a 3.5% processing fee. A $250 withdrawal fee applies to athletes leaving mid-season. No refunds. Iowa Ambush Cheer reserves the right to adjust pricing due to unforeseen expense increases.