We offer year-round, competitive Performance Recreation Cheerleading for athletes ages 4 to 18 with or without cheerleading experience. Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, encouraging cheerleading atmosphere; while teaching the skills to develop strong character, positive attitudes, responsibility and sportsmanship as well as instilling positive goals, dreams, and values in cheerleading.

SMYO Cheer Elite differs from traditional school/recreational cheer programs largely because of our focus on competing. There are no games to cheer at, no spirit-raising and most of the athletes on each team will not even attend the same school. We refer to our participants as athletes; rather than by any other name and thats because of the caliber and intensity of training that they do on a weekly basis to be able to contribute to his or her competitive team.

Our program has a place for everyone, regardless of skill level. The teams are placed into divisions, which are based upon age, size of the team, and ability level. Coaches will typically train their athletes on individual skills and team components for months before choreographing routines that combine those skills together to be judged against other teams in their division.
We strive to keep our costs as low as possible while delivering the best cheer experience for our athletes.

Fundraising: Fundraising is very important for the cheer program, as it allows us to purchase cheerleading performance mats, tumbling mats, future building space, and additional equipment to benefit the participants. ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $150. This fee must be met/paid by the end of February (Prep Team) and March (Full Year). SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc.

Summer Fundraising: All registered cheerleaders will have the opportunity to participate in two summer fundraisers to offset the $600 package fee and $125 August monthly tuition.

(June Fundraiser) Sponsor My Season (Bow To Toe): Post a copy of the provided Bow to Toe document on social media, etc. and allow family and friends to purchase pieces of your cheerleaders uniform package. In order to get full credit, you must turn in the bow to toe document.

(July Fundraiser) Cheer Calendar: Post a copy of the provided calendar for your cheerleader on social media, etc. and allow family and friends to purchase a date and you collect the money. For example, Uncle Jim buys July 23. He now has to send you $23. If you sell the calendar out you will make $496! $125 will go towards your first tuition payment in August and the remaining balance will go towards SMYO seasonal goals. You do not have to sell out the entire calendar, whatever funds you sell will go towards your August tuition balance. In order to get full credit, you must turn in the calendar as well.

Sibling Discount: We are offering discounts for siblings season 6! Sibling discounts will be offered if ALL athletes are enrolled in the full-year cheer program. We are offering $25 off of the second sibling monthly tuition, $25 off the third sibling monthly tuition, etc. In order for this discount to apply, all cheerleaders have to be registered under one SMYO account.
For example, if you have 3 athletes in the full year program, your tuition payment will be as follows:
Child 1: $125
Child 2: $100
Child 3: $100
Total $325 per month
**Please note all athletes will still have the $150 fundraising requirement.

Refund Policy – Select the link to review SMYO Refund Policy

Full Year Cheer Teams (August to April)  

Registration Fee- $50 (Due by 31 May 2023; nonrefundable/nontransferable fee)

Cheer Package Fee- $600 (Due by (Opens 1 June and Due by 31 July 2023)

The cheer package fee includes:

• Uniform (That you keep)
• Competition Shoes
• Practice Wear
• 3 Guarantee Competitions
• Competition Bow
• SMYO Fees (Insurance)

Tuition Fee- $1,125 total (August to April)

*There are two payment plan options to pay for your cheer tuition.

The tuition fee includes: 

• Additional Competition Fees (estimated 5 to 8 in-person or virtual competitions)
• Competition Music
• Practice Space Rental
• Monthly Tumbling (Saturdays)

You may pay ahead or a lump sum at any time. 

Financial Notes

• All monthly payments will be made electronically with a 4% fee per transaction. 
• Monthly payments are non-refundable.
• If your card declines, there will be a $35 late fee added onto your monthly payment.
• Monthly payments MUST BE made by the date specified by the Cheer Commissioner each month. If we do not receive your payment on the specified due date, then your cheerleader/s will not be allowed to practice and you will accumulate a $10 late fee.
• Any payment 7 days late, will have a $25.00 fee. There will be NO REFUNDS to anyone who quits/leaves a team or is asked to leave the program. ALL fees and money paid will be forfeited.
• Quitters Fee: If an athlete quits or leaves a team, there will be a $350 fee per team. This fee covers the cost to fix choreography and cover any competition fees lost.
• Invoices:  All athletes will receive quarterly invoices that includes a running balance and payment history.

Mandatory Fundraising Requirement

ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $150. This fee must be met/paid by the end of February (Prep Team) and March (Full Year). SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc.  

Our half year program is an amazing preparatory program for ages 4-6. The Prep Program is intended to offer cheerleading to athletes that are NEW to the sport.  It is a  perfect stepping stone for an athlete that wishes to become part of SMYO Cheer Elite full year program. Focus will be on teaching athletes the fundamental skills of cheerleading. The season runs from October through March with practices occurring twice a week. During practice they will focus on gaining several different skill sets, including tumbling, stunting, and dancing. They will learn a choreographed routine to be performed at competitions. Half Year Prep athletes will attend three (3) competitions and compete in the exhibition division. This program will move at a pace to ensure that the athletes are gaining the skills needed to be successful.  One of the main focuses will be to build confidence so that athletes feel comfortable performing in front of a crowd.\

Registration Fee: $50
Cheer Package Fee: $350
Tuition Fee: $375 (6 months)

Half Year Cheer Teams (October to March)

Registration Fee- $50 (Due by 31 May 2023; nonrefundable/nontransferable fee)

Cheer Package Fee- $350 (Due by (Opens 1 June and Due by 31 July 2023)

The cheer package fee includes:

·         Uniform (That you keep)
·         Practice Wear
·         1 Guaranteed Competition
·         Competition Bow
·         SMYO Fees (Insurance)  

**Competition shoes are a separate expense and will be purchased at the beginning of the season per the Commissioner.  

Tuition Fee- $375 total (October to March)

*There are two payment plan options to pay for your cheer tuition.

The tuition fee includes: 

·         Additional Competition Fees (estimated 2 in-person or virtual competitions)
·         Competition Music
·         Practice Space Rental
·         Monthly Tumbling (Saturdays)

You may pay ahead or a lump sum at any time.  

Financial Notes

• All monthly payments will be made electronically with a $3 per transaction. 
• Monthly payments are non-refundable.
• If your card declines, there will be a $35 late fee added onto your monthly payment.
• Any payment 7 days late, will have a $25.00 fee.
• Monthly payments MUST BE made by the date specified by the Cheer Commissioner each month. If we do not receive your payment on the specified due date, then your cheerleader/s will not be allowed to practice and you will accumulate a $10 late fee.
• There will be NO REFUNDS to anyone who quits/leaves a team or is asked to leave the program. ALL fees and money paid will be forfeited.
• Quitters Fee: If an athlete quits or leaves a team, there will be a $350 fee per team. This fee covers the cost to fix choreography and cover any competition fees lost.
• Invoices:  All athletes will receive quarterly invoices that includes a running balance and payment history.

Mandatory Fundraising Requirement

ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $150. This fee must be met/paid by the end of February (Prep Team) and March (Full Year). SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc.  

2018 – 2019 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

· Our inaugural 2018 – 2019 season was a great success!  In our first season, all three of our teams earned bids to The Finale.  The Finale showcases the best of the best from Cheer and Dance Extreme’s regular-season events!  At the Maryland Madness Open, our Senior Team placed first in their Division earning the “Best Pyramid” Specialty award as well as Champion Rings! 

· At the 2018 Kick Of Classic and Spirit of Fall Classic Championship competition, our Cheer Family won “Most Spirited Fans” for being our amazing support system and greatest Fans!  

·  At the 2018 Holiday Spectacular Open Championship, SMYO Cheer Elite received the “Best Sportsmanship” Specialty Award for our athletes and coaches demonstrating positive sportsmanship.  We are extremely proud of these Specialty Awards!  

·  In addition to competitions, our athletes cheered with the First Ladies of Football – The Washington Redskinettes!  This was a great experience for our cheerleaders to be showcased on the National stage.  We ended our season with our first annual banquet which brought all our athletes and their families together to celebrate this year’s accomplishments. 

2019 – 2020 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·  Our 2019 cheer season began strong as our four teams competed in three Cheer and Dance Competitions taking first and second place amongst the competition. 

· In our second season, all four teams earned bids to The Finale.  The Finale showcases the best of the best from Cheer and Dance Extreme’s regular-season events! 

· Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 our season was cut short but as an organization we were able to end the season with an end of the season drive-thru and provided our athletes with trophies and goodies to thank and congratulate them for another GREAT season!

2020-2021 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

●      In our third season, all three teams won BIG! 

• Royals won Grand Champion, Best of Level 1, Paid Bid to the Finale and the One at the Richmond Classic Competition in Richmond, VA.. 
• Majesty won Best of Level 1 and Paid Bid to the Finale and the One at the Extreme Winter Open in Lancaster, PA.
• Majesty won Best of Level 1 and Paid Bid to the Finale and the One at the Superbowl Virtual Championship.  

●     We ended our season competing at the Finale Competition in Poconos, PA. Majesty and Royals were crowned champions and took home championship jackets and our phenomenal Queens placed second.

2021 – 2022 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

●       In our fourth season, we started with two new teams and our largest enrollment number! We introduced our new prep team, consisting of ages 4 to 6 years old, who are new to the sport. Further, we created a new mini division team and created a level 2.1 team. 

●       Our 2021 cheer season began strong as our four teams competed in four Cheer and Dance Competitions taking first, second, and third place amongst the competition. 

●       Our 10U and under team, Majesty won several specialty awards this season. They have won Grand Champion twice, Best of Level 1 three times, and received a paid bid to The Finale and The One. 

●       At the Cheer and Dance Extreme Mid Atlantic Open Championship in Richmond, VA, three teams won Champion rings.

●       Our 12U and under team, Royals won Best of Level 1 and a paid bid to The One Competition at the Maryland Madness competition in Upper Marlboro, MD.

At the Cheer and Dance Extreme Maryland Madness Competition in Upper Marlboro, MD, two teams won Champion rings.