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!
Hey all, it’s Coach Katie again. Each month, we highlight a Gem City athlete who brings heart, dedication, and team spirit to everything they do. This month, our Level 1 Elite Youth cheer coaches came together to recognize someone who embodies all of those things. Our December Athlete of the Month is Charleigh Jackson.
Hey all, it’s Coach Katie again. Each month, we spotlight a standout Gem City athlete whose dedication, teamwork, and attitude set the tone for everyone around them. This time, the cheer squad and tumbling coaches came together to recognize someone whose impact stretches across teams, programs, and age groups. Our November Athlete of the Month is Christian Klingele.
We are SO excited to announce the newest members of Gem City’s All-Star Cheer squads for the 2025–2026 season! After an incredible day of tryouts on Saturday, May 10, we’re blown away by the hard work, energy, and talent shown by every athlete who came out.
What a season it’s been— and what a story to tell! After an incredible showing at the 2025 US Finals in Myrtle Beach on April 5, our Senior Elite Level 2 squad was originally announced as silver medalists. But as we recently found out: that wasn’t the end of the story.
Our youth all-star squad, the Gem City Diamonds, competed at the US FINALS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in Des Moines, Iowa on April 12, securing an impressive 5th Place finish! The team not only achieved HIT ZERO deductions but also earned their HIGHEST SCORE OF THE SEASON.
