The Cheer Pitt · Ages 4–18 · Pittsburg Elite

See what The Cheer Pitt builds in your athlete.

The Cheer Pitt is Pittsburg Elite's competitive cheer program — coaching, repetition, and a team where effort is shared, for athletes ages 4 to 18.

AGES 4–18BEGINNERS WELCOMETEAMWORKTUMBLING PROGRESSIONSSEASON INFORMATIONPLACEMENT AFTER TRYOUTSPITTSBURG, KANSAS

What Competitive Cheer Develops

Confidence Is Built In Front Of People.

A young Cheer Pitt athlete practicing in the gym while teammates train behind her.

What You May Be Seeing

Some athletes are capable in practice and quiet the moment attention turns toward them. Others want to try but wait to see who goes first.

Cheer develops athletes in front of people and alongside teammates. Growth shows up in how they prepare, respond to correction, and support the group.

Cheer Pitt athletes practicing stunts in the gym while coaches spot.

How We Train It

Youth athletes rehearse in small groups, then in front of the full group. Coaches give one clear correction at a time so the athlete knows exactly what to change on the next attempt.

Starting with a conversation and a look at where your athlete is right now keeps the first visit low-pressure. Nothing is decided in that first meeting.

The Cheer Pitt squad performing a stunt outdoors, a flyer held on a teammate's shoulders while the rest of the team poses around her.

What Growth Can Look Like

Over weeks, most athletes volunteer earlier, hesitate less before a turn, and recover faster when something does not go the way they wanted.

Progress is individual and no team placement, level, role, or position is guaranteed.

How It Starts

Start with a conversation. Everything else follows the season calendar.

Step 01

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ATHLETE

Share their age, cheer background, and current tumbling skills. It is completely fine if the answer is 'none.'

Step 02

WE SEND SEASON INFORMATION

You receive what to expect, how to prepare, and the tryout details as soon as they are announced.

Step 03

MEET COACHES AND ASK QUESTIONS

Before anything is decided, you can talk through the commitment, the schedule, and what fits your family.

Step 04

TRYOUTS, THEN PLACEMENT

Placement decisions are made after tryouts or an evaluation, based on skills and current team needs. Nothing is promised before then.

Inside The Cheer Pitt

What Athletes Will Experience

01 · In Every Practice

  • warm-up, conditioning, and body control
  • tumbling progressions with spotting
  • jumps, motions, and technique work
  • direct coaching and correction

02 · With Teammates

  • stunt groups that depend on timing
  • shared standards for the whole floor
  • communication before every attempt
  • encouragement between athletes

03 · Over A Season

  • cleaner shapes and steadier landings
  • faster recovery after a mistake
  • more comfort performing in front of people
  • responsibility for preparation and attendance

Practice days, team names, and season schedules are confirmed with each family once tryout information is released. We do not publish a schedule before it is set.

Parent Questions

Straight Answers Before You Start

  • Athletes ages 4 to 18. Where an athlete starts depends on age, experience, and current skills, and a coach will talk that through with you.

Your Next Step

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR ATHLETE'S SEASON.

Send us your athlete's information and a coach will follow up with what fits and what happens next.

Current Season

Learn About The Cheer Pitt

The Cheer Pitt

Ages 4–18

  • A coach reviews your athlete’s experienceIncluded
  • Season information sent by emailIncluded
  • No team placement is decided hereAlways

Submitting this form does not reserve a spot on a team. Placement is decided only after tryouts or an evaluation, based on current team needs.

General interest · Ages 4–18

Learn about The Cheer Pitt and join the information list. We will send season details as they are confirmed.

No charge to submit · One follow-up to confirm

Have questions first? Call (620) 288-2620 or send a text.

Season costs are reviewed with your family before any commitment. Submitting this form does not place an athlete on a team.