FILL THE MEGAPHONE!
NEW PROGRAM THIS YEAR: Join our mission to support our CEC families in need by Filling the Megaphone! Throughout the year, you will find chances to help us raise funds at our events to assist families within our CEC community who may have fallen on hard times due to unexpected loss or hardship. We will be collecting cash and check donations at events where your donations can be placed directly into our CEC Family Megaphone, We will also have our Venmo code available at these events as well. Thank you for supporting your CEC family!
May 20 Last day to register for 22-23 Tryouts!

May 20 14U Tryouts Day 1, ​5:00-9:00 pm, and
May 21 14U Tryouts Day 2, 2:00-6:00 pm

May 22 18U Tryouts, age 15-18, 
10-5 pm (bring lunch)

May 23 22-23 Team Announcement Car Parade!!

May 24 Team & Class Registration Begins

May 26 Last Day of Spring Classes (SPRING SEASON)

June 3-5 Show Team Lynden Trip (SPRING SEASON)

June 6 Practices begin for Rec & Elite Competition Teams!
Looking Ahead...
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July 11 First Practice for Sideline/Club Teams!

LETTER FROM leadership

​Cheer Families,
We are so impressed with all of the athletes who had tryouts this weekend and are loving how this year teams are shaping up! I've had a few parents ask about stunt positions or tumble/non-tumbling placements. While we place athletes based on the team's needs, there are sometimes cases where we will take their preferences into account. If you want to make sure your athlete is considered for a certain position or team, please reply to the email and let me know.

NOTE: If your athlete is needing to order new shoes this year, please consider donating their old ones if they are in good condition. We have a handful of extra sizes for those who need at the gym.

IMPORTANT TRYOUT INFO: 
  • LATE TRYOUTS: Athletes age 8-12 who missed 12U tryouts can register for and attend 14U tryouts this Friday and Saturday. Athletes age 5-8 can register directly for a team without attending tryouts. Register on GoMotion or email Sarah!
  • 14U TRYOUTS: Many athletes from this weekend will be invited to attend 18U tryouts on Sunday from 10-1. Some athletes will be told at the end of Fri and/or the end of Saturday that we'd like to see them on Sunday, and we will follow it up with a text or email home.
  • 18U TRYOUTS: Sunday's tryout is from 10-5. Please have your athlete pack a lunch as we will be taking a break around 1:00!
  • MISSED TRYOUTS: If you are wanting to have your athlete placed on a competitive team this year but miss or will be missing this weekend's tryouts, please email me and we will do our best to place them based on the info we have!
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CAR PARADE:  We are so excited to celebrate your athletes' placement on Monday at our annual CEC Car Parade! Below you will find all of the information you need to be ready! Please stagger based on the schedule:
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM. 
  • 5:00 - 5:45 ages 5-8 & Jr. Parade
  • 5:45 - 6:20 ages 9-10
  • 6:20 - 7:00 ages 11+
*If you need to come at a different time due to scheduling, please send a quick email to cec.reign@gmail.com so Coach Courtni can get an accurate number per time slot. 
  • Where: Cascade High School
  • What to bring: You, your athlete and your decorated car!
  • What to expect: You will enter at the main entrance, follow the signs and balloons to the tents at the front of the school. Your coaches and other staff will be there to say hello, give your athlete their packet, and celebrate with them for a few minutes! Each teams head coach will be there to make sure that your athlete has at least one familiar face on day 1 of practice, and of course to answer any quick questions you might have. 

DISCOUNT APPLICATIONS:  In order to have your discounts applied to June's tuition, please make sure you complete the discount application by 5/25. If you were eligible for discounts last year, you MUST complete a new application. Some of the discounts we offer:
  • Sibling Discounts
  • BIPOC, and LGBTQ athletes
  • Military, Grandparents raising their grandchildren, and more
FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY, SEE DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Let us know if you have any questions,
DIRECTOR: Carrie, she/her, 425-466-0810, carrie@cascadeelitecheer.org
ADMIN COORDINATOR: Amanda, she/her, amanda@cascadeelitecheer.org
REGISTRAR: Sarah, she/her, sarah@cascadeelitecheer.org

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We are so excited to welcome our new athletes to the gym. Please follow our instagram and let us know if your athlete is extra nervous or needs special attention the first week!

TRYOUTS

14U & 18U tryouts are this weekend. If you are not sure which tryout you have registered for, please check your GoMotion classes. Most athletes are registered based on their age (for example, 14U is age 12-14), however, previous year's athletes may have signed up for another tryout depending on their previous team. A few important notes:
  • Arrive 15-20 minutes early for check in!
  • 14U tryouts is TWO days. The first day we stunt, and the second day they learn a dance and cheer. Athletes must plan to attend BOTH days.
  • 18U tryouts is a long day (10-5) so have your athlete bring a lunch and possibly some snacks.
  • Material will not be released ahead of time. Athletes do not need to prepare anything for tryouts.

To wear and bring:
  • WEAR: All black, or dark colored, fitted athletic wear: shorts or leggings, fitted top or sports bra. No need to buy anything new. Bow optional!
  • SHOES: Our mats are for indoor cheer shoes only, If you do not yet have cheer shoes, BRING clean bottom tennis shoes or plan to wear socks.
  • HAIR: Hair must be in a high high ponytail with no wispy or loose pieces. If you choose to wear a bow, have it facing forward and standing up.
  • BRING: Full water bottle and a smile!
CUSTOM GEAR: If you haven't taken a look at Sheila's Designs, the store inside our ProShop, pop in this week or check out her designs online.
MINI & JR PARADE TEAMS: We have decided to add free June practices for our Mini and Junior parade teams since their parades have been pushed out. These practices will be once per week, and to help them review their parade dance and have fun leading up to their two parades! SEE THE LAST WEEKLY FOR DETAILS.
ORDER SHOES: If you haven't ordered cheer shoes for your child, please do so ASAP. All athletes in the gym (with the exception of our Tiny Tots) must practice in cheer shoes. <ORDER HERE>
Read the complete Weekly Update
from last week HERE