PREP & NOVICE CHEER
There is room for everyone at Island Elite & no experience is required to join our entry-level teams! At Island Elite, we offer a range of commitment levels through our competitive (elite, prep, and novice) cheer teams for all ages and levels. Our Novice & Prep Teams are great options for beginner to intermediate athletes who are looking for a team with a lower time commitment & financial investment than our Elite Teams - and/or are not yet ready to for an Elite team depending on skill/dedication level.
2026-2027 season details
If you are interested in, or recommended to join a Novice, Prep, or Rec team for the 2026-2027 season, registration for these programs will open in Spring 2026.
Detailed information regarding our 2026-2027 Novice & Prep Program, including team offerings, expectations, fees, and key dates, will be released in early 2026. Families who have completed the 2026-2027 Program Interest Form will receive this information directly once it becomes available.
For additional information about our Novice & Prep program, complete our 2026-2026 Program Interest Form!
NOVICE program
Our Novice program is designed for young athletes new to cheerleading who want to experience competition with a low time and financial commitment. Teams practice once a week, attend one local showcase, and compete at competitions during the season. All practices, competitions, and showcases are mandatory. Athletes can easily transition to our Prep teams after Novice.
prep program
The Prep program is for athletes with previous experience in novice, rec, prep, tumbling, or camps, ready for intermediate-level competition. With a lower time and financial commitment, Prep teams practice once a week, attend one local showcase, and compete at competitions. All practices, competitions, and showcases are mandatory. Athletes can seamlessly transition to Elite teams after Prep.
