CHEERLEADING FAQs

Who can become a cheerleader at Icon Gymsports?

We welcome boys and girls of all ages and levels of experience! Total beginners are always welcome.

What if I can’t make the training times?

We are always keen to build new teams. If we don’t have a team that best suits your needs at present, we will be glad to take your details and be on the lookout for new opportunities for you.

I missed the team placement day. Can I still join?

We would love you to join if possible!

What should I wear?

Comfortable active/gym gear and bare feet or clean indoor-only runners are fine as you start out. Correct training attire is an Icon top, appropriate bottoms, cheerleading shoes and an icon training bow. All athletes must have their hair done neatly, have short nails and not be wearing jewellery including Fitbits.

Do I have to attend every training and competition?

There are strict rules regarding attendance for competitive and semi-competitive cheerleaders to ensure we don’t let our teammates down and each team is the best it can be. Cheerleading is a team sport that requires 100% commitment from all members – the routines and stunts do not work if even one person is missing. Detailed information on attendance and compulsory dates will be provided before a cheerleader signs up.

What is a cheerleading routine?

A (competitive) cheer routine goes for 2mins 30seconds and is made up of stunts, pyramids, tosses, tumbling, jumps and dance. These are performed on stage at competitions along with routines by other clubs. The performances are assessed, rated and teams are placed.

Is it expensive?

We take great care in providing excellent value for money and deliver outstanding training in the sport of Cheerleading. We offer highly qualified and experienced coaches and keep costs down wherever practical. All of Icon Gymsports’ classes (including Cheer) are priced based on a sliding scale whereby an athlete’s cost per hour decreases based on the number of hours they train in the gym across a week. We do not offer casual classes/fees due to the nature of the sport.

What is the uniform?

Icon Cheerleaders have a training uniform and a competition uniform. The training uniform comprises of club t-shirt, appropriate bottoms, training bow and cheerleading shoes. The competition uniform stays the same for a period of three years to save on the cost of purchasing a new uniform annually. For further information, please contact us via the enquiry form below.

What competitions do you attend?

Exact competitions and dates are announced at the beginning of each year (season) in the information booklet. These competitions can include AASCF State, AASCF Nationals, Cheercon – The Experience, Battle at the Beaches and Cheer Brandz Nationals.

Can parents, friends and family watch?

At Icon we do not have a closed door policy for training sessions. There is a waiting area with seating where any parents and others are welcome to stay and watch during training at any time. The week before the first competition for the season we hold ‘Show-Offs’ which are a chance for athletes to perform in front of a crowd for practice. All are certainly welcome and encouraged to attend competitions and cheer on from the audience!

Can I bring a friend?

We love for you to bring your friends along! We have special ‘Bring a Friend’ weeks twice a year, and we can also certainly arrange a free trial for your friend at a different time. Just let your coach know and they will help organise the best date.