Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our latest Athlete of the Month spotlight. It’s hard to believe we’re already celebrating our 11th Athlete of the Month! Time has flown by, and we’re getting closer and closer to Gem City’s 20th anniversary. This month, we’re excited to recognize someone who has grown into one of the most familiar faces in our gym. Congratulations to our July Athlete of the Month is Ava Freesmeyer.
Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our June Athlete of the Month spotlight. We are now on month ten of our twelve-month celebration recognizing incredible athletes as we build toward our 20th anniversary in August. This month, we’re proud to highlight an athlete who somehow manages to do everything, and do all of it well. Our June Athlete of the Month is Dorothy Kay Boehmer.
Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our latest Athlete of the Month spotlight. We are now on month nine of our twelve-month celebration recognizing some of the incredible athletes who help make Gem City special as we continue building toward our 20th anniversary. This month, we are proud to recognize an athlete whose commitment, positivity, and work ethic have made a lasting impact on our gym community. Our May Athlete of the Month is Sylvia Winking.
Both of Gem City’s all-star cheer squads traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, on April 11, 2026, to compete at U.S. Finals. The Gem City Phoenix earned 2nd place with a score of 93.885, and the Gem City Diamonds closed out their season with a 4th place finish and a score of 93.2282.
Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our latest Athlete of the Month spotlight. Each month, we highlight a Gem City athlete who brings energy, effort, and a positive attitude to the gym. For April, we are excited to recognize a young athlete who continues to grow, work hard, and bring great energy to her team. Our Athlete of the Month is Audrie Howe.
Both of Gem City’s All-Star Cheer Squads are preparing to take the national stage! After months of dedication and determination, these talented athletes are ready to showcase their skills.
Gem City’s nationally ranked all-star cheer program will soon hold tryouts for the 2026–2027 season. We’re fielding a Level 1 Elite squad (ages 7–15) and a Level 2 Elite squad (ages 12–18). Both are co-ed and neither requires prior cheer experience, but there are minimum skill requirements, and tryouts are competitive.
Our all-star cheer squads wrapped up the invitational season at the CSG Des Moines Challenge 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 28, 2026, and they closed it out in style. The Diamonds earned first place with their highest score of the season, Phoenix brought home third place, and our gym received the Spirit Award — a fitting way to head into nationals.
Gem City Cheer had an incredible showing at the MCDA Arch Madness competition in Collinsville, Illinois, held January 31–February 1. Both all-star squads brought home championship titles, earning two first-place finishes and making it a weekend to remember.
Gem City Cheer kicked off the season in unforgettable fashion at their first competition of the year in Des Moines. Both of our all-star squads brought home first-place finishes, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead!