Become an Ambush athlete

Join the Pack

Whether your athlete is brand new to cheer or has been training for years — we have a path for them. Here's everything you need to get started.

Three ways to start

Pick your starting line.

Step 1 · Try It

Intro to Ambush

Brand new to cheer? Test it out with our 6-week class for ages 6–12. No team commitment, includes a t-shirt.

Learn more
Step 2 · Place

Team Placement Day

Coaches evaluate athletes and place them on the team that fits their age and skill level. June 7th for our 2025–2026 season.

Tryout details
Step 3 · Cheer

First Practice

Practices begin August 4th. Our first big performance: the Sweetcorn Festival Parade on August 9th.

See schedule
Young cheerleaders in black Ambush tank tops with red bows
New 6-Week Class

Intro to Ambush.

A 6-week cheer program for kids ages 6–12 who want to see what cheer is all about — without the commitment of joining one of our teams.

  • 📅 Thursdays · 5:00–5:50pm
  • 💰 $125 (includes a t-shirt)
  • 🎯 Ages 6–12 · No prior experience needed
  • 📍 27759 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA
Register
For team placement

Tryouts & placement.

Iowa Ambush Cheer holds a single Team Placement Day where coaches evaluate athletes and place them on the team that fits their age and current skill level.

Team Placement Day
June 7th
First Week of Practice
Aug 4th
Sweetcorn Festival Parade
Aug 9th
Eval Day Registration
$25
What to bring Athletic clothes you can move in, hair pulled back, clean cheer/athletic shoes, water. No jewelry — including stud earrings.
Skills evaluated Tumbling, jumps, motion technique, and stunting basics. Don't stress — coaches are looking for potential as much as polish.
Team placements Decisions are made by coaches based on age, skill, and team chemistry. Placements depend on enrollment and may change as needed.
After placement Coach Sarah will reach out within a week with team placement, practice schedule, and uniform fitting details.
Register for Placement Day Questions? Contact Coach Sarah
Costs

What it costs to cheer.

Tuition by team plus uniform and (for comp teams) competition fees. Full breakdown on the Teams page.

TeamTrackTuition
Tiny TigersRecreation$555
StreakRecreation$705
RoarRecreation$755
FierceComp · Youth Prep$1,255
PrideComp · Junior Prep$1,255
ViciousComp · Senior Prep$1,255
See full cost breakdown

Got questions? Coach Sarah's got answers.

Email, call, or message us on Facebook — we'll help you figure out the best fit for your athlete.

Contact Coach Sarah