We offer year-round, competitive Performance Recreation Cheerleading for athletes ages 4 to 18 with or without cheerleading experience. Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, encouraging cheerleading atmosphere; while teaching the skills to develop strong character, positive attitudes, responsibility, and sportsmanship as well as instilling positive goals, dreams, and values in cheerleading. 

SMYO Cheer Elite differs from traditional school/recreational cheer programs largely because of our focus on competing. There are no games to cheer at, no spirit-raising and most of the athletes on each team will not even attend the same school. We refer to our participants as "athletes" rather than by any other name and that's because of the caliber and intensity of training that they do on a weekly basis to be able to contribute to his or her competitive team. 

Our program has a place for everyone, regardless of skill level. The teams are placed into divisions, which are based upon age, size of the team, and ability level. Coaches will typically train their athletes on individual skills and team components for months before choreographing routines that combine those skills together to be judged against other teams in their division. 

We strive to keep our costs as low as possible while delivering the best cheer experience for our athletes. 

Fundraising

Fundraising is very important for our cheer program, as it allows us to purchase cheerleading performance mats, tumbling mats, future building space, and additional equipment to benefit the participants. 

ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $350. This fee must be met/paid by the end of March for all cheerleaders. SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc. 

Summer Fundraising

All registered cheerleaders will have the opportunity to participate in two summer fundraisers to offset the $600 package fee and $175 August monthly tuition (Full Year) and $125 August monthly tuition (Prep Team). 

(June Fundraiser) Sponsor My Season (Bow To Toe): Post a copy of the provided Bow to Toe document on social media, etc. and allow family and friends to purchase pieces of your cheerleader’s uniform package.  

To get full credit, you must turn in the bow to toe document and cash only at the first day of practice. 

(July Fundraiser) Cheer Calendar: Post a copy of the provided calendar for your cheerleader on social media, etc. and allow family and friends to purchase a date and you collect the money.  

For example, Uncle Tim buys July 23. He now must send you $23. 

If you sell the calendar out, you will make $496! $175 (Full Year) or $125 (Prep Team) will go towards your first tuition payment for August and the remaining balance will go towards SMYO seasonal goals. You do not have to sell out the entire calendar, whatever funds you sell will go towards your August tuition balance. 

To get full credit, you must turn in the calendar and cash only at the first day of practice.  

NOTE: These documents can be obtained through the SMYO Season 7 Newcomer BAND. You will receive access to this BAND upon registration of your cheerleader. 

Sibling Discount

We offer discounts for siblings! Sibling discounts will be offered if ALL athletes are enrolled in the full-year cheer program. We are offering $25 off the second sibling monthly tuition, $25 off the third sibling monthly tuition, etc.  

For this discount to apply, all cheerleaders must be registered under one SMYO account.  

For example, if you have 3 athletes in the full year program, your tuition payment will be as follows: 

Child 1: $175  

Child 2: $150  

Child 3: $150  

Total $475 per month 

**Please note all athletes will still have the $350 mandatory fundraising requirement. 

Refund Policy

Select the link to review SMYO Refund Policy.

Our full year program is an amazing program for ages 6-18. The Full Year Program is intended to offer competitive cheerleading to athletes. The season runs from August through May with practices occurring three times a week. During practice they will focus on gaining several different skill sets, including tumbling, stunting, and dancing. They will learn a choreographed routine to be performed at competitions. Full Year Program athletes will attend approximately 13 to 15 competitions and compete in the performance recreation division for the entire season.

Pricing and Financial Information (FULL YEAR TEAM) 

Registration Fee: $50 

Cheer Package Fee: $600

·         Competition Uniform (That you keep)

·         Practice Wear

·         Competition Hair Accessories

·         Competition Shoes

·         SMYO Fees (Insurance)

Tuition Fee: $175 for 9 months (August to April), totaling $1,575. 

·         Competition Fees (13-15 in-person or virtual competitions)

·         Competition music

·         Practice Space Rental

·         Monthly Tumbling (Starting in August)

*There are two payment plan options to pay for your cheer tuition.  

NOTE: You may pay ahead or a lump sum at any time. Please note if you pay ahead, you will still be required to make a payment the following month. Paying ahead or a lump sum at any time, simply decreases your total amount.

Financial Notes

1)      All monthly payments will be made electronically with a 4% fee per transaction. 

2)      Monthly payments are non-refundable.  

3)      If your card declines, there will be a $35 late fee added onto your monthly payment.  

4)      Monthly payments MUST BE made by the date specified by the Cheer Commissioner each month, if it is not paid then you will incur a late fee. The late fees are as follows: 

a.    $20 Late Fee Charge: If the tuition fee is due on Saturday and you miss the payment, you will receive 1 grace day (which is your cheerleader’s first day of practice for the week) and not incur the late fee. The $20 late fee is applied on the next practice day if you still haven’t made the payment. Tuition payments MUST be made at the beginning of practice.

EXAMPLE: 

Saturday: Tuition payment due but missed the payment. 

Monday (1^st day of practice): Missed Tuition Payment

Tuesday (2^nd day of practice): $20 late fee applied.

b.    $25 Late Fee Charge: ANY payment made after 7 days from the schedule due date, WILL pay a $30 late fee. Tuition payments MUST be made at the beginning of practice.

5)      There will be NO REFUNDS to anyone who quits/leaves a team or is asked to leave the program. ALL fees and money paid will be forfeited.  

Quitters Fee

If an athlete quits or leaves a team, there will be a $350 fee per team. This fee covers the cost to fix choreography and cover any competition fees lost.

Invoices: All athletes will receive quarterly invoices that includes a running balance and payment history.  

Mandatory Fundraising Requirement

ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $350. This fee must be met/paid by the end of March for all cheerleaders. SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc. 

Our half year program is an amazing preparatory program for ages 4-6. The Prep Program is intended to offer cheerleading to athletes that are NEW to the sport. It is a perfect steppingstone for an athlete that wishes to become part of SMYO Cheer Elite full year program. Focus will be on teaching athletes the fundamental skills of cheerleading. The season runs from October through April with practices occurring twice a week. During practice they will focus on gaining several different skill sets, including tumbling, stunting, and dancing. They will learn a choreographed routine to be performed at competitions. Half Year Prep athletes will attend approximately 5 to 6 competitions and compete in the exhibition division for the entire season. This program will move at a pace to ensure that the athletes are gaining the skills needed to be successful. One of the main focuses will be to build confidence so that athletes feel comfortable performing in front of a crowd. 

Pricing and Financial Information (PREP TEAM) 

Registration Fee: $50 

Cheer Package Fee: $375

·         Competition Uniform (That you keep)

·         Practice Wear

·         Competition Hair Accessories

·         Competition Shoes

·         SMYO Fees (Insurance)

Tuition Fee: $125 for 7 months (October to April), totaling $875. 

·         Competition Fees (5-6 in-person competitions)

·         Competition music

·         Practice Space Rental

·         Monthly Tumbling (Starting in October)

*There are two payment plan options to pay for your cheer tuition.  

NOTE: You may pay ahead or a lump sum at any time. Please note if you pay ahead, you will still be required to make a payment the following month. Paying ahead or a lump sum at any time, simply decreases your total amount.

Financial Notes

1)      All monthly payments will be made electronically with a 4% fee per transaction. 

2)      Monthly payments are non-refundable.  

3)      If your card declines, there will be a $35 late fee added onto your monthly payment.  

4)      Monthly payments MUST BE made by the date specified by the Cheer Commissioner each month, if it is not paid then you will incur a late fee. The late fees are as follows: 

a.    $20 Late Fee Charge: If the tuition fee is due on Saturday and you miss the payment, you will receive 1 grace day (which is your cheerleader’s first day of practice for the week) and not incur the late fee. The $20 late fee is applied on the next practice day if you still haven’t made the payment. Tuition payments MUST be made at the beginning of practice.

EXAMPLE: 

Saturday: Tuition payment due but missed the payment. 

Monday (1^st day of practice): Missed Tuition Payment

Tuesday (2^nd day of practice): $20 late fee applied.

b.    $25 Late Fee Charge: ANY payment made after 7 days from the schedule due date, WILL pay a $30 late fee. Tuition payments MUST be made at the beginning of practice.

5)      There will be NO REFUNDS to anyone who quits/leaves a team or is asked to leave the program. ALL fees and money paid will be forfeited.  

Quitters Fee

If an athlete quits or leaves a team, there will be a $350 fee per team. This fee covers the cost to fix choreography and cover any competition fees lost.

Invoices: All athletes will receive quarterly invoices that includes a running balance and payment history.  

Mandatory Fundraising Requirement

ALL ATHLETES, regardless of the payment plan option, have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $350. This fee must be met/paid by the end of March for all cheerleaders. SMYO will hold several fundraisers to allow each cheerleader to meet their mandatory requirement. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our goal to fund a future building, new mats, etc. 

Accomplishments 

2018 – 2019 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

·         Our inaugural 2018 – 2019 season was a great success! In our first season, all three of our teams earned bids to The Finale. The Finale showcases the “best of the best” from Cheer and Dance Extreme’s regular-season events! At the Maryland Madness Open, our Senior Team placed first in their division earning the “Best Pyramid” Specialty award as well as Champion Rings! 

·         At the 2018 Kick Off Classic and Spirit of Fall Classic Championship competition, our Cheer Family won “Most Spirited Fans” for being our amazing support system and greatest Fans!  

·         At the 2018 Holiday Spectacular Open Championship, SMYO Cheer Elite received the “Best Sportsmanship” Specialty Award for our athletes and coaches demonstrating positive sportsmanship. We are extremely proud of these Specialty Awards! 

·         In addition to competitions, our athletes cheered with the First Ladies of Football The Washington Redskinettes! This was a great experience for our cheerleaders to be showcased on the National stage. We ended our season with our first annual banquet which brought all our athletes and their families together to celebrate the seasons accomplishments. 

2019 – 2020 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

·         Our 2019 cheer season began strong as our four teams competed in three Cheer and Dance Competitions taking first and second place amongst the competition. • In our second season, all four teams earned bids to The Finale. The Finale showcases the “best of the best” from Cheer and Dance Extreme’s regular season events! 

·         Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 our season was cut short but as an organization we were able to end the season with an end of the season drive-thru and provided our athletes with trophies and goodies to thank and congratulate them for another GREAT season! 

2020 – 2021 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·         Kicking off our 3^rd cheer season with three teams, adapting to the new way of virtual competitions, we took over the cheer scene.

·         All three of our teams won a paid bid to the Cheer and Dance Final Competition in Poconos, PA. 

·         We attended 8 competitions and brought home, 14 first place wins! 

2021 – 2022 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

·         In our fourth season, we started with two new teams and our largest enrollment number! We introduced our new prep team, consisting of ages 4 to 6 years old, who are new to the sport. Further, we created a new mini division team and created a level 2.1 team.  

·         Our 2021 cheer season began strong as our four teams competed in four Cheer and Dance Competitions taking first, second, and third place amongst the competition.

·         Our 10U and under team, Majesty won several specialty awards this season. They have won Grand Champion twice, Best of Level 1 three times, and received a paid bid to The Finale and The One. 

·         At the Cheer and Dance Extreme Mid Atlantic Open Championship in Richmond, VA, three teams won Champion rings. 

·         Our 12U and under team, Royals won Best of Level 1 and a paid bid to The One Competition at the Maryland Madness competition in Upper Marlboro, MD. • At the Cheer and Dance Extreme Maryland Madness Competition in Upper Marlboro, MD, two teams won Champion rings. 

·         Two teams placed first at The One Semi-finals in Orlando, FL. 

·         Majesty was crowned the Champion at The One Finals. 

2022 – 2023 SEASON ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

·         In our fifth season, we leveled up and introduced 2 level two teams and a new peewee 2.1. We kicked off season five with a tiny level 1, mini level 1, peewee 2.1, youth 2, and a senior 2.  

·         Our 2022 cheer season began strong as our teams competed in four Cheer and Dance Competitions taking first, second, and third place amongst the competition. 

·         Our tiny team, Baby Reign stole the hearts of the crowd and left their hearts on the mat each performance. 

·         Reign, competing as mini level 1, placed top 3 at several competitions and rocked the mat each performance.  

·         Majesty won several specialties awards this season. They have won Grand Champion once, Best of Level 1 twice, and received a paid bid to The Finale and The One. 

·         Royals, competing as youth 2, had 10 1st place wins and 2 2nd place wins. • Lady Legacy, competing as senior 2, placed top 3 at several competitions and rocked the mat each performance. 

·         Two teams placed first at The One Semi-finals in Virginia Beach, VA. • Majesty was crowned the Champion at The One Finals.