Cheer Is for Everyone!
Your Child’s First Cheer Class Is FREE!
No experience needed. In USA Cheer Rec, kids and teens learn the basics of cheerleading: jumps, motions, stunting, tumbling, flexibility and how to work together as a team. Classes meet weekly at both our Gilbert and Queen Creek gyms, and our coaches place your child by age and skill.
Ensure you select your preferred location in the top right of the registration portal.
Why Cheer?
Cheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports among youth today. Not only is it a great way to keep kids active, but it also promotes teamwork and develops confidence and interpersonal skills, as well as encourages a healthy lifestyle. Jumping, dancing and tumbling teach coordination and provide cardiovascular exercise while stunting and other acrobatic moves enhance strength and flexibility. Kids learn to work together in cheer, which helps them to trust others, assert themselves and break out of their shells!
We have cheer classes and All-Star teams for all ages and skill levels in both Gilbert and Queen Creek!
For more information on our competitive All-Star cheer teams, visit our USA Starz page.
Cheer Rec Classes
Our recreational cheer program in Gilbert and Queen Creek consists of introductory classes that focus on the basics of cheerleading. In Cheer Rec, your child will work on skills specifically geared for cheerleading including tumbling, motions, jumps, stunting, technique, flexibility and how to work together as a part of a team. Cheer Rec is a great stepping stone into our USA Starz All-Star Cheerleading teams! These classes have the opportunity to perform at our Starz Showcase in the fall as well as other gym special events throughout the year. Want to perform? Cheer Rec Performance Teams are a six-week program where athletes learn a routine to perform for family and friends!
All Star Prep
If your child would love to be on a competitive all star cheer team but you just can’t make the time and financial commitment right now, consider our All Star Prep teams! All star prep offers the same type of ideals as our Starz competitive teams but at a more cost effective manner. Prep competes 3-4 times a season, in state. Our routines are 2 minutes vs 2.5 minutes. The same USASF general rules and guidelines are followed. This program is a great feeder program to our Starz program and also allows athletes to have more free time!
From First Class to Competition Team
- Cheer Rec – a weekly class to learn the fundamentals, with a chance to perform at the fall Starz Showcase.
- All Star Prep – a 9-month team that competes in state 3–4 times a season with 2-minute routines, under the same USASF rules at a lower cost and time commitment.
- USA Starz Novice, Prep and Elite – full All-Star competitive cheer in Gilbert and Queen Creek.
Our coaches will let you know when your athlete is ready for the next step.
Want to build stronger tumbling skills too? Explore our Tumbling Classes
Cheer Classes in Gilbert
USA Cheer Rec classes in Gilbert are offered at 1530 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. Call (480) 926-1480 for class times, availability and current openings.
Cheer Classes in Queen Creek
USA Cheer Rec classes in Queen Creek are offered at 24648 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Call (480) 783-2546 for class times, availability and current openings.
Cheer Class Questions
Find answers about USA Cheer Rec classes, free trials, skills, locations, and competitive cheer.
Is my child's first cheer class really free?
Yes. Your child's first USA Cheer Rec class is free. No experience is needed, and our coaches place athletes by age and skill. Book a free trial class online .
What do kids learn in Cheer Rec?
Cheer Rec focuses on the fundamentals of cheerleading, including jumps, motions, stunting, tumbling, technique, flexibility, and learning how to work together as a team.
Does my child need cheer experience?
No. Cheer Rec is designed as an introductory cheer program, and athletes are placed based on their age and skill level.
What is the difference between Cheer Rec and All Star Prep?
Cheer Rec is a weekly class focused on learning cheer fundamentals. All Star Prep is a 9-month competitive team that competes in state 3–4 times per season with 2-minute routines and a lower time and cost commitment than full All-Star cheer.
Do you offer cheer classes in both Gilbert and Queen Creek?
Yes. Gilbert Cheer Rec classes are offered at 1530 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. Queen Creek Cheer Rec classes are offered at 24648 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
How can my child move into competitive cheer?
Cheer Rec is a stepping stone into competitive cheer. Athletes can progress from Cheer Rec to All Star Prep and then into USA Starz Novice, Prep, or Elite teams. Learn more on our USA Starz page.
What if my child wants to work on tumbling too?
USA also offers tumbling classes for athletes who want to build stronger tumbling skills. Visit our Tumbling Classes page for more information.
Are classes held over the holidays?
Recreational classes take a break Thanksgiving week, Nov 23–29, and Christmas week, Dec 21–27. USA closes at noon on Dec 31 and is closed on Jan 1. Team practices are not affected.
