Welcome
State College Area School District's Cheer Program is committed to excellence. Our standards are high and safety is always our number one priority. This program places an emphasis on multi-faceted cheerleading which develops skills and techniques related to cheering, dancing, jumping, tumbling, and stunting. This program places an equal value on developing student-athletes who possess citizenship characteristics such as; team-work, diligence, leadership, and responsibility. The goal of our program is to produce student-athletes that have a respect for the sport of cheer, as well as themselves. We want our student-athletes to leave our program with the feeling that being a part of the State College Cheer Program enhanced their middle and high school experience for the better.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle.
Interested in joining our Cheer Team?
Mandatory Preseason Informational Meeting
Monday, March 16th at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria LGI
Athletes need to attend with an adult
Open Gyms dates for the 2026–2027
4:00 - 5:45 pm in the High School Aux Gym
Monday 3/2
Tuesday 3/3
Thursday 3/5
Monday 3/16
Tuesday 3/17
Thursday 3/19
Tuesday 3/24
Thursday 3/26
Monday 3/30
Tuesday 3/31
Thursday 4/2
Open gyms are optional, but highly encouraged. Open gym attendance will be added to your overall tryout score (.5 points for each day) - up to a maximum of 5.5 points.
Open gyms aim to give prospective cheerleaders the opportunity to:
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build and practice proper technique for cheer-related skills such as motions, jumps, tumbling, and stunting
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familiarize themselves with the sport before making a long-term commitment
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begin preparing for the 2026-2027 season and tryouts
Those attending should:
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Wear athletic clothing - including sneakers
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Bring a labeled water bottle
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Wear hair in a secured ponytail
Tryout dates for the 2026–2027
All dates and sessions are mandatory in order for an athlete to be eligible to tryout.
Monday 4/6 from 4 to 7 pm
Tuesday 4/7 from 4 to 7 pm
Wednesday 4/8 from 4 to 7 pm
Any questions? Please email ALL high school coaches Coach Webb (rdw15@scasd.org), Coach Kourouchin (akk22@scasd.org)
and Coach Hall (cmh14@scasd.org)
Any interested athlete must complete the waiver with a parent/guardian before attending an open gym. If you are unable to attend the open gyms, but are still interested in trying out for SCAHS Cheer, please complete the waiver.
Use this link to access our 2026-2027 Calendar
Follow our social media platforms for updates:
Instagram handle: @sc_cheerleading