Cheer Math is what we use to place athletes in the appropriate training workshop groups and competition teams. It is based on a combination of factors such as skill, age, maturity, coachability, focus, and work ethic. In some instances, individual athletes may be moved to a different group or team after placements. In all cases, decisions are made based on the best interests of the athlete, program, and team.

In order to keep our registration fees affordable, we have founded a non-profit organization to help supplement costs associated with running the program and alleviate the financial burden to families that is so prevalent in the cheer world today. However, we recognize that other youth cheer programs that are solely non-profit frequently overload families with mandatory fundraisers throughout their seasons, often leading to burn out and extraneous spending. We are budget conscious in the aspects of both time and money and our goal is to strike a balance between these dynamics. We are always upfront about all costs involved and utilize parent input and feedback to formulate a plan for each team, each season.  Click here to find out more about DD Cheer Gemstones, our non-profit organization, or if you are interested in serving on the board.

We will do our best to make a workable plan with you. We also offer fundraising opportunities to assist with the financial commitment.  We understand that cheer is an expensive sport, and we strive to keep our program affordable and attainable for all economic backgrounds. 

We believe in setting clear expectations, so everyone is on the same page and understands what they are signing up for. To maintain the heart and culture of our program, we have a high standard for all our members. We know children crave structure and boundaries, and we endeavor to provide that much need consistency for them. While we love to have fun and have plenty of grace for mistakes, we do not tolerate a lack of honor or disrespect toward each other.

There is a variety of reasons for different aspects of our Dress Code. First and foremost, our primary focus is safety. This is not your typical sport where the athletes just run back and forth; having improper attire can lead to both acute injury and chronic conditions. We often seek uniformity in their practice gear because it promotes a team atmosphere, and it is easier for the coaches to spot and correct form and technique without distracting clothing.

Finally, one of the most frequent reasons we hear from parents who won’t let their daughters participate in cheer is that they don’t want them dressing like so many cheerleaders they see. At DD Cheer Factory, we unapologetically go against the grain sometimes, and in this case, we most certainly do. While we believe fitted clothing is essential for safety and technique correction, we contend children do not need their bodies exposed to participate in this sport. We categorize this as a safety issue as well because we practice in a public park, and when athletes are jumping, stunting, and tumbling, their clothing needs to keep them covered.