TCAPS Learning, Enrichment & Athletic Program

About Middle School Cheerleading

Cheerleading consists of many skills. Cheerleaders are required to lead the spirit and energy the crowd directs towards the football team. We know by studies that players often perform better when they are given positive attention from the people in the stands who are there to support them. Cheerleaders at the middle school level will be taught age appropriate cheers, chants, flexibility skills such as splits and jumps, and tumbling. For safety reasons, TCAPS does not allow stunting and/or flying during the sideline cheerleading season.

Season Start Date:

Monday, August 25, 2025

East Middle School Practice Schedule:

West Middle School Practice Schedule:

West Middle School Practice Schedule:

August 25th - 3pm to 6pm
August 26th - 9am to 1pm
August 27th - 9am to 1pm

Beginning September 3rd, practices will be Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 5pm.

Coach: Chelsi Cruz
Email: tcwmscheer@gmail.com

Admission Prices:

Admission will be charged for all spectators at home contests.

• General Admission - $5.00
• Children 5 & Under - Free

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3 STEP PROCESS TO REGISTER:

1) Eleyo Registration & Payment 

Deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025.

• Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date.
• If late registration is available, there will be a $25.00 late fee added to the cost of registration.
• Register for your school below.
• If your school is not listed, please select the Out of District option.
  • In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept students from non-participating schools when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority.

Participation Fee:

• $140.00 for TCAPS students.
  • Reduced fees are unavailable for this offering.

$178.00 for TCAPS shared-time students (TC Christian, Trinity Lutheran).

$199.00 for non-shared time students (Children's House, Grand Traverse Academy, Greenspire, Homeschool, Pathfinder, Woodland).

Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students.

NOTE: Payment is required at the time of registration. You may register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH (via a checking or savings account) please register below.  Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).
 

2) Final Forms:

• ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR A FINAL FORMS ACCOUNT IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING/PAYING.
• Please register at: https://traversecity-mi.finalforms.com and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students, and sign your forms.
• If you require any support during the process, scroll to the page bottom and click “Use Support,” or feel free to contact our office. NOTE: During parent registration, you will need to input your students’ TCAPS email address. It will be helpful to have that info available ahead of time in case you do not know it.
• ONCE YOUR STUDENT IS REGISTERED, PLEASE ADD HIM/HER TO THE SPORTS S/HE PLANS TO PLAY THIS SCHOOL YEAR.

3) Sports Physicals:

Middle School Athletes must have an updated physical on file each school year. Sports physicals must be dated April 15th, 2025 or later, & can be used for the entire '25-'26 school year. Your athlete MAY NOT attend practices/evaluations etc. until this is on file. Once obtained please feel free to screenshot and email directly to: lawrencebo@tcaps.net

• Need a new physical? Download and print the TCAPS physical form here and then call your family physician or the TCAPS Student Health Center at (231-642-5291) to schedule a physical for your child.