Buffalo

TEAM PLACEMENTS

When forming teams, we carefully consider factors such as athlete skill level, experience, maturity, and overall team dynamics. Team placement is primarily based on birth year and skill level, with coaches reserving the right to adjust rosters, routine assignments, and participation as needed. Please refer to the Tryout Sessions schedule for specific times. Level announcements will be made via Cat-Mail (to the email on file) by May 31st, once all evaluations have been completed for summer training to begin in June.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

The competition schedule varies by team. Novice and most Prep teams compete exclusively at local events, while the majority of Worlds, Elite, and Senior teams participate in both local and national competitions.

Additionally, these teams may earn invitations to prestigious End-of-Season events, such as the U.S.

Finals, locally and nationally, with the opportunity to be invited to and to attend End-Of-Season Events Regional Summit, Youth Summit, The Summit, Worlds, and international competitions. Competition schedules will be released following team placements.

TRAVEL EXPENSES

Season travel varies by team. Elite teams may attend 3-4 competitions per season that may require out of town travel. Prep teams will look to compete locally with the possibility of 1-2 traveling up to 3 hrs (Syracuse/Pittsburgh/Cleveland). Travel expenses are not included in tuition. Athletes are required to book travel in accordance with the guidelines provided throughout the season. Travel dates/details will be shared after the competition schedule is released. Please do not make travel plans prior to CA Buffalo releasing dates/details. The competition season will likely be between December 2026 and May 2027.

Time Commitment

Participating in our All Star Cheer program is a 12-month commitment. From June to August, teams will have one to two practices a week. Starting in September, team practice days may change and will be made aware at the time of placements. This will be scheduled based on gym availability and communicated after the start of the season! Full-year team practices will continue through May 2027. Additional practices and extended practices will be scheduled during important times of the season. Athletes are expected to prioritize their participation in our program and fully commit to attending all scheduled practices. We ask you to please submit an absence request form 2 weeks before your planned time of absence.

All Star Cheer is a competitive team sport that requires commitment, consistency, and a strong work ethic.

Our program emphasizes safe, progressive training in stunting, tumbling, jumps, conditioning, and performance, while fostering leadership, accountability, and sportsmanship. Athletes selected for a team are expected to maintain regular attendance, demonstrate a positive attitude, and fully commit to the season. Our goal is to build not only strong athletes, but confident individuals, both on and off the mat.

Tryouts are designed to be a positive experience for athletes to showcase skills. 

Tryout sessions are divided by birth year, but not by skill level. All necessary tryout fees must be paid in order to participate. Private Tryouts are available upon request.

Email Buffaloinfo@cheerathletics.com to schedule.

Download info packet for tryout dates & info!

Participating in All Star Cheer requires a significant financial commitment. It's important to carefully consider the investment involved. Tuition is divided into 12 monthly installments and is due on the first of each month. Billing begins in June 2026 and continues through May 2027.

Tuition remains consistent from month to month and is payable online through our customer portal platform. Members are required to keep a valid credit or debit card on file. Checks can be accepted as payment before the 1st of each month to avoid Late fees. A late fee will be charged for late payments. Tuition covers team training, regular season competition fees, choreography and music, regular season coaches’ fees, and other non-refundable expenses.

For a more detailed breakdown of costs and fees, download the info packet