Recreational Cheer

Build confidence. Be part of the team.

Learn new skills, perform with your squad, and discover the excitement of cheer at Bailey’s Sports.

Ages 5–13 One 90-Minute Practice Weekly Bailey’s Sports: Tumbling & Cheer
Getting Started

Is Recreational Cheer right for my athlete?

Rec Cheer is a great fit for athletes who:

  • Want to try cheerleading for the first time.
  • Enjoy performing and being part of a team.
  • Want to build confidence while staying active.
  • Are looking for a fun, once-per-week activity.
  • May be interested in pursuing competitive cheer in the future.

Whether your athlete is brand new to cheer or simply looking for an exciting new activity, Bailey’s Sports Recreational Cheer provides a fun, welcoming environment where athletes can learn, grow and shine as part of a team.

As athletes build their skills and confidence, Recreational Cheer also serves as a great pathway into our Impulse Elite All-Star Cheer program for those interested in taking their cheer journey to the next level. Come join the squad and discover the excitement of cheer at Bailey’s Sports!

Coach spotting a young cheer athlete practicing a walkover at Bailey's Sports
School-Year Program

Rec Cheer Squads

Fall Cheer Squads Registration is now ClosedStay Tuned for Winter Squad Registration Info, Coming Soon

Practice Schedule

  • One 90-minute practice each week
  • Register by season (Fall, Winter or Spring)

Performance Opportunities

Every season includes exciting opportunities for athletes to perform what they’ve learned!

  • Bailey’s Sports Cheer Showcase where each squad performs an end-of-season routine for family and friends.
  • Community Sideline Performance at a local Central Oregon sporting event, giving athletes a fun game-day experience while representing Bailey’s Sports.

Throughout the Season, Athletes Will Learn

  • Cheer motions and technique
  • Sideline cheers
  • Beginning stunts and partner work
  • Jumps
  • Basic tumbling
  • Dance and choreography
  • Performance skills
  • Teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship

Our experienced coaches emphasize proper technique, safety and creating a positive, encouraging environment where every athlete can succeed.

Included with Registration

Every athlete receives:

  • Weekly professional coaching
  • Custom Bailey’s Sports Cheer performance T-shirt
  • End-of-season showcase performance
  • Opportunity to participate in a local community sideline cheer event

2026–27 Seasons

Fall Season
Registration Closed
Dates: September 15 – December 4, 2026 Length: 11 weeks Tuition: $449 Showcase: Friday, December 4 · 5:00–6:00 PM

Fall squads are full and registration has closed. No practices during Thanksgiving Break.

Mini Squad
Ages 5–8 · Fall squad is full

Registration is closed for the Fall season. Winter squad registration info is coming soon.

Junior Squad
Ages 9–13 · Fall squad is full

Registration is closed for the Fall season. Winter squad registration info is coming soon.

Winter Season
Registration Info Coming Soon
Dates: January 4 – March 12, 2027 Length: 10 weeks Tuition: $409 Showcase: Friday, March 12
Spring Season
Enrollment Opens Later This Year
Dates: March 29 – June 11, 2027 Length: 11 weeks Tuition: $449 Showcase: Friday, June 11
Summer

Summer Cheer Class Options

Looking for ways to plug in to cheer today? We offer a number of weekly classes through the summer — sign up below!

Recreational cheer squad celebrating together at a Bailey's Sports showcase
Jr Cheer
Ages 6–8 · Formerly Cheer 101 at Impulse

Jr Cheer is designed to build excitement and confidence while introducing the foundations of cheerleading. Athletes learn basic motions, jumps, cheers, beginner stunting and introductory tumbling skills. This class pulls from both sideline and competitive cheer to give kids a broad experience, including simple routines and performance opportunities. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, effort and having fun while learning what cheer is all about.

Sr Cheer
Ages 8–13 · Formerly Cheer 101 at Impulse

Sr Cheer is a high energy recreational class for athletes ready to explore cheer at a deeper level. Participants work on sharper motions, jumps, basic stunting, cheers and age appropriate tumbling while continuing to grow confidence and performance skills. This class blends elements of sideline and competitive cheer and may include small showcases or in-house performances. Perfect for athletes who want to try cheer or continue developing skills without the commitment of a competitive team.

Where To Go

Rec Cheer trains at BSTC.

Recreational Cheer practices at our Tumbling & Cheer facility, alongside our tumbling and All Star Cheer programs.

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