Recreation

Stepping stones to the sport.

Recreation teams practice once a week and perform at a minimum of three local events each season. Built for confidence and fundamentals.

PreK & Kindergarten

Tiny Tigers

The youngest cubs in the pack. Their first taste of cheer in a 40-minute weekly practice.

  • Ages: PreK & Kindergarten
  • 40-minute practice, 1× per week
  • Performs at least 3× this season
  • Season runs August–February
  • Tuition: $555 / season
Recreation

Streak

Recreational team focused on the foundations of cheer in a fun, team-first environment.

  • 50-minute practice, 1× per week
  • Performs at least 3× this season
  • Season runs August–February
  • Placement based on age & skill
  • Tuition: $705 / season
Recreation

Roar

Building skill, confidence, and the loudest crowd in the gym. The next step up the ladder.

  • 50-minute practice, 1× per week
  • Performs at least 3× this season
  • Season runs August–February
  • Placement based on age & skill
  • Tuition: $755 / season
Competition

Prep level. Big stages.

Competition teams practice twice weekly, compete at a minimum of two competitions, and perform in local showcases. Out-of-state travel is possible. Music & choreography included.

Youth Prep

Fierce

Our Youth Prep level competition team — sharpening fundamentals into routines that bring it.

  • Age minimum: 7 years
  • 2× practices per week (1 hour each)
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–March (last comp early April)
  • Tuition: $1,255 / season
Junior Prep

Pride

Junior Prep level team. Sharper skills, bigger stages, and a tighter team.

  • Age minimum: 9 years
  • 2× practices per week (1 hour each)
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–March (last comp early April)
  • Tuition: $1,255 / season
Senior Prep

Vicious

Senior Prep level competition team for ages 12–18. The leaders of the pack.

  • Ages 12–18
  • 2× practices per week (1 hour each)
  • Minimum 2 competitions
  • Season: August–March (last comp early April)
  • Tuition: $1,255 / season

Team plans are dependent on enrollment and may change as needed. Cheer is a team sport — every member commits to a full season for a successful year.

Tuition & Fees

Costs at a glance.

Tuition can be paid in full, split into two payments, or broken into monthly payments due the 1st of each month. Cash, check, or credit card (3.5% service fee).

Team Track Full Season
Tiny TigersRecreation$555
StreakRecreation$705
RoarRecreation$755
FierceCompetition (Youth Prep)$1,255
PrideCompetition (Junior Prep)$1,255
ViciousCompetition (Senior Prep)$1,255

Additional expenses (estimates)

Uniform · Competition
$200–300
Uniform · Rec Teams
$50–100
Shoes · Competition
$75–100
Shoes · Rec Teams
$30–50
Comp Fees
$100/comp + travel
USASF Membership
$49
Eval Day Registration
$25
Music & Choreography
$150–200

*Currently in year two of a 2-season uniform rotation — if you have last season's uniform and it still fits, you won't need a new one. A $25 late fee applies to monthly payments not received by the 10th. A $250 fee applies to mid-season drops. Iowa Ambush Cheer reserves the right to adjust pricing due to unforeseen expense increases.