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Novice Competitive Cheer

Novice Cheer is Alpha’s beginner-friendly, lower-commitment introduction to all-star cheer. Athletes train with the same team, learn a complete routine to custom music, and perform at a local showcase and regional cheer events. No experience or tryout is required.

Team Information

  • Ages 5-16 (birth years 2010-2021 following Cheer Canada age divisions)

  • One Saturday practice per week: 1.5 hours for U6 and 2 hours for U8, U12 and U16

  • September 12, 2026 to March 13, 2027

  • Four performance opportunities: one local showcase and three regional events

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The Novice Performance Experience

  • Revel in the thrill and pride of performing with your team on the big stage!

  • Each Novice team participates on one day only at each event

  • Routines are 1:30 in length

  • Novice routines are not ranked. At up to three events, teams receive a rating and judges’ feedback.

Practice Schedule*

Saturdays Starting September 12, 2026

All Novice practices will take place on Saturdays:

 

U6 - Courage: 10:00 - 11:30 AM

U8 - Trailblazers: 10:00 - 12:00 PM

U12 - Brave: 11:30 - 1:30 PM

U16 - Unity: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

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Each Novice team participates on one day only at each event.

Age Division Eligibility

Birth year determines which divisions an athlete is eligible for. Some athletes are eligible for more than one division. Final team assignments consider age eligibility, team size, athlete roles and overall roster balance.

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Novice Cheer

Program Fees: September 12 to March 13

Program fees: $1,995 + HST

($200 registration payment + $1,795 season tuition)

$190 + HST, if required

Novice Performance Uniform

Only required if the athlete does not already own the current uniform; due when ordered.

Includes: 

  • Weekly team training: 1.5 hours for U6; 2 hours for U8, U12 and U16

  • Season runs September 12, 2026 through March 13, 2027

  • Athlete event entry fees

  • Custom routine music

  • Choreography

  • Insurance

  • T-shirt

  • Banquet Ticket

  • Digital Team Photo

See the INFORMATION PACKAGE for full pricing detail (page 12)

Payment Options:

Invoices will be emailed in Sept and first or only payment is due on receipt

Single Payment:

Due Sept

3 Payments:

Due Sept

Nov. 

Jan. 

6 Payments:

Due Monthly From Sept. to Feb

Registration Now Open!

Want to Get a Head Start This Summer?

Novice Summer Training is a once-per-week, 1.5-hour class designed to introduce athletes to the fundamentals of all star cheerleading in a fun, supportive environment. Athletes will build confidence, learn key skills, and get prepared for the start of their season in September.

Full session and single-class bookings available!

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Novice Performance Uniform

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