Youth cheerleading on Long Island ranges from sideline programs supporting Pop Warner football and youth sports to competitive all-star cheerleading that competes at regional and national championships. Programs like those at Gold Medal Gymnastics, Apex Athletics, and affiliated with LI football programs provide a full spectrum of cheer opportunities.
Whether your child wants to cheer on the sideline or compete on an all-star team, Long Island has cheerleading programs for every interest and age. Browse all LI youth cheerleading programs below.
Cheer gear requirements depend on whether your athlete does sideline or all-star competitive cheer. Uniforms are provided by the program — these are the personal items needed.
Sideline cheer supports a sports team at games. All-star competitive cheer is its own sport where teams compete at USASF events in stunting, tumbling, and choreography.
Levels run from Level 1 (beginner) through Level 7 (elite). Long Island all-star programs offer Mini (ages 5–8) through Senior (ages 14–18) teams across multiple levels.
All-star cheer programs cost $1,500–$4,000+ per year including gym fees, uniforms, competition entry fees, and travel. Sideline cheer through Pop Warner is much less, typically $200–$400.
Most Long Island all-star gyms accept athletes starting at age 3–5 in Mini divisions. Tumbling classes are available from age 3 at many programs.
Yes — boys compete in all-star cheerleading, primarily as flyers and bases in the stunting elements. Coed divisions are common in Level 3 and above competitive programs on Long Island.
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