Tuesday, January 26, 2016

50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States East Celebrity Elite (6 of 50)


The sixth gym I would like to introduce you to is East Celebrity Elite from Lancaster, Massachusetts. They also have gyms in Tewsbury Massachusetts, Londonderry New Hampshire, Oakdale Connecticut, and East Windsor Connecticut



Years Opened
We have been opened since 1998.

Colors: Blue and Black

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most?
Our favorite competition has always been NCA ALL-STAR NATIONALS in Dallas, Texas.

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? 
We are most proud of our MEDIUM COED LEVEL 5 2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN but also so proud of each and every victory all of our teams have attained.

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? 
Our gym merged in 2010. We were originally East Elite and Celebrity and we were very big rivals and only 10 minutes from each other. It was one of the best decisions we ever made and we were able to allow our athletes to have the best instructors and team mates in our area.

The website for this cheer gym is: 
ececheer.com

**Here are some pictures from this gym



Monday, January 25, 2016

50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States Thunder Elite Cheerleading (5 of 50)


 

The fifth gym I would like to introduce you to is Thunder Elite Cheerleading from Clackamas, Oregon. 

Owners/Coaches: 
Owners: David and Candy Skaw Athletic Director: Jessica Gates

Years Opened
15 years

Colors: 
Gold and Black

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most?
We love NCA! It is by far the best in the industry! NCA is a lot of fun for our athletes and they provide consistent and accurate scoring! We also love how special they make our kids feel at the event.

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? 
We have won 2 NCA titles and we have been in the Winner’s Circle. These prestigious titles are beyond special to us. The event is packed with teams all over the country and to be recognized as a top contender is amazing!

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? 
Our gym focuses on FUN and PROGRESSION! All our athletes have a home here. We focus on building a family and continue to work to build good people and not just good athletes. Contact us today to learn more about how to join the Thunder Elite Family!

The website for this cheer gym is: 
www.thunderelite.com

**Here are some pictures from this gym




50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States Idaho Cheer (4 of 50)

The fourth gym I would like to introduce you to is Idaho Cheer out of  Boise, Idaho. 

Owners/Coaches: 
Julie Claiborne/Coaches: Julie Claiborne )(owner/helps with all teams & coaches Rec), Kristin Jones (Sr 4, Sr 2, Jr 3, Jr 2, Youth 1), Richard Hunter (Sr 4, Sr 2, Jr 2, Mini 1), Sophie Rumph (Jr 3, Tiny 1), Mariah Young (Jr 3, Mini 1), Kori Metzger (Youth 1, Tiny 1, Prep & Rec), Allie Howell (Jr 2 & Prep), Diane Thelander (helps with all teams), Sarah Tueller (Adaptive) & Emily Nielsen (Adaptive)

Years Opened
since 1993 (23 years)

Colors: Blue, Red, and Black

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most? 
We have enjoyed competing at American Grand, Sea to Sky, Spirit Cheer Best of the NW, American Celebration & American Showcase

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? 
The award we are most proud of is the Sportmanship award. We have won this award for large events the past two years, and not placement is better than having your athletes be recognized for having excellent character and a winning attitude./ We are most proud when our athletes hit a zero deduction routine. We try to emphasize goals for our athletes that they can successful attain and strive for, rather than a placement. Our goals include hitting zero, high technique scores and high performance scores. Our gym works hard to build strong athletes through hard work and good character.

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? 
We were the first cheerleading gym in the Boise, ID area and are fortunate to have the most experienced, dedicated and qualified staff around.

The website for this cheer gym is: 
www.idahocheer.com

**Here are some pictures from this gym













Friday, January 22, 2016

50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States RockStar Cheer & Dance (3 of 50)





The third gym I would like to introduce you to is Rockstar Cheer & Dance  from South Carolina. 

*They have a total of 7 gym locations across Florida, North and South Carolina with a total of 48 teams.


Owners/Coaches: Scott And Kathy Foster

Years OpenedOpened in 2007

Colors: Orange, Purple, Black and White

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most? We love competing at NCA and Cheersport

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? Most proud of 2010 when we won Silver and Bronze at Worlds

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? Our mission is: To provide a structured environment of competitive cheerleading & dance while accomplishing our goals. Our goals are to teach dedication, commitment, self-confidence, teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and leadership in a family-friendly, safe and fun environment.
*If any gyms are interested in being a Rockstar franchise gym they can email Scott@Rockstarcheer.com

The website for this cheer gym is: http://rockstarcheer.com/


**Here are some pictures from this gym



50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States Cheer Trixx Allstars (2 of 50)


 

The second gym I would like to introduce you to is Cheer Trixx Allstars out of  Penn Run, Pennsylvania. 



Owners/Coaches: 
Amanda Hagerman and Kara heller Coach Mariah hays

Years Opened
going on our 4th year

Colors: 
purple and orange

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most?
Our favorite comps are Mardi gras nationals in Hershey PA and Cheersport

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? 
Our tiny thunder team was Mardi gras national champs and our junior hurricane team got numerous grand champion places as well as state champion ship.

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? 
We are a gym that wants everyone to have the opportunity to be an all star cheerleader! We don't turn athletes away, and also make our program the most affordable in the area! We are not only here to produce great athletes but well rounded kids with a strong cheerleading foundation. We would also very proud of our Special Needs team.

The website for this cheer gym is: 
find us on Facebook and Instagram cheer trixx all star cheerleading

**Here are some pictures from this gym


                                               

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

50 Cheer Gyms... 50 States CALI COAST ELITE (1 of 50)


The first gym I would like to introduce you to is Cali Coast Elite out of  San Diego California. 

Owners/Coaches: Betty and Aaron Arsenault, April Ball, Angela Wells, Jenna Bergmark

Years Opened: 2 1/2 yrs

Colors: Purple, Pink, and Lime

What cheer competitions have you really enjoyed competing in the most? Varsity, USA, and JAMZ

What championship or placement are you most proud of at your gym? JAMZ Nationals Vegas -Sr 3 Beach babes

What is something your would like our readers to know about your gym? You will notice us the most by our lime green bows and pink shoes.

The website for this cheer gym is: http://www.calicoastelite.com/

**Here are some pictures from this gym