FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is performance rec?
Performance Rec is a cost-effective alternative to All Star cheer and dance. It is getting the All-Star cheer and dance experience at a cheaper price. Our teams compete a 2:30 routine. There is stunting, tumbling, jumping and dancing. Scoring and levels are the same All Star.
Can my child play school sports and/or cheer/dance for high school at the same time I am on this team?
Yes! Our teams are school-friendly. You will be expected to attend all our competitions and adhere to our attendance policy. You will want to be sure your school sport is also willing to work with you on our schedule.
Do my child have to live in a certain area to cheer/dance for you?
No! Anyone can be on our teams. This gives you the opportunity to cheer with elite athletes from all over the city of Chicago.
Do my child have to have cheer experience or tumbling skills?
No! Here at Slay Athletics we accept anyone regardless of skill or experience. You will be placed on a team that is best suited for your skill and age. Tumbling classes are not required but are highly encouraged. At this time, we do provide private tumbling classes, but all teams receive a tumbling lesson from a certified tumbling instructor during practices.
Where and when are practices?
We practice at Ellis Park. Practices will be determined by team placement and are subject to change due to availability. We WILL practice on Saturday and 1 night per week. Because the Chicago Park District allows us to practice there for minimal costs, we are subject to their schedule and our practice schedule may change every once in a while, to accommodate that.
Do you offer fundraising?
Absolutely! If you fully participate in fundraising, you can keep your out-of-pocket expenses minimal.
Is there travel involved?
Yes, the majority of our competitions will require travel because of where we live. We will compete local in IL and IN. We try to keep all our competitions as close as possible, not counting the National end-of-year events. If you ask any Slay Athletics Cheerleader or parent, travel is one of their favorite parts! And do not forget you can fundraise to help offset these costs!
What end-of-year events do we attend?
Our cheer & Dance teams will compete to earn bids to The ONE Global Finals (taking place in Orlando, FL. - if you are familiar with All Star this is the equivalent to The Summit or Worlds), Recreation Summit (Orlando, FL) and The Quest Nationals (Orlando, FL). All of these events are prestigious events that give out amazing prizes. Dance teams will follow a different path and that is still being finalized.
How long is the season?
Our season runs August-late April/early May. We will try to the best of our ability to avoid competitions during school vacations. There will be “vacation” time during Thanksgiving and again during the Christmas/New Year holiday.
What are team evaluations/placements?
Team evaluations/ placements will happen at the beginning of August, before the parent meeting. Coaches will evaluate the skill level of all athletes one day, and will then place athletes on the team that best suits the athlete and the team. Teams will be formed based on many factors such as: age, tumbling skill, maturity level, jumps, stunting & pyramids, dance and motions. The team placement process is not stressful, and we strive to keep in a fun environment! Everyone is placed on a team. If a younger athlete is more experienced, they could be placed on an older team more suitable to their skills. Keep in mind all SA teams are built to compete at a high standard and team placements are at the sole discretion of the coaching staff
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