🔥 WELCOME TO BLAZE ELITE! 🔥
Where Champions Are Made
🏆 SEASON 2 IS HERE! 🏆
#ThePopOut - Join the Fire!
⭐ FIND YOUR FIRE ⭐
Ages 5-18 • All Skill Levels Welcome
💸 Payment Guide
Where to Pay What:
💳 Tuition ($45/month): City of Winston-Salem Portal
💰 Registration, Uniforms, Competitions: Direct to Blaze Elite
👟 Cheer Shoes: Amazon (parents purchase directly)
🔥 What Makes Us Special?
🏆 We Win
5 competitions per season
Champions are made here!
📚 We Care
Study hall included
School success = Cheer success
👥 We're Family
Winston-Salem community
More than just cheer
💫 We Grow
Tumbling + Skills training
Level up your abilities
🔥 Meet Some of Our Teams
🔥 KINDLING
PreK Tumble Group
Perfect for beginners!
🔥 INFERNO
Senior1 Competitive
Elite level athletes!
🌊 HEATWAVE
Junior1 Level
Building future stars!
⏰ Important Dates
🗓️ Tryouts
August 5-7, 2025
Find your perfect team!
🚀 Season Starts
September 2, 2025
Let the fun begin!
💰 Tuition
Starting $9/class
Multiple payment options!
Why Winston‑Salem Families Choose Blaze Elite Cheer WS
Read our community story and see why local families trust Blaze Elite Cheer for their children's cheerleading journey. From competitive teams to Stomp‑n‑Shake classes, we're building champions in Winston‑Salem NC.
Read our story →
🌟 Why Choose Blaze Elite?
🏆 Competition Excellence
5 mandatory competitions plus additional opportunities to showcase your skills! We're committed to helping every athlete reach their full potential on the competition floor.
👨👩👧👦 Community Partnership
In partnership with the City of Winston Salem Parks and Recreation, we're deeply rooted in our local community and committed to giving back.
📚 Academic Support
Study hall sessions to keep athletes succeeding in school and cheer! We believe in developing well-rounded individuals who excel both in academics and athletics.
🤸♀️ Skill Development
Monthly tumbling classes and specialized training programs designed to help athletes master new skills safely and effectively.
💪 Character Building
We focus on developing leadership, teamwork, discipline, and confidence that will serve our athletes throughout their lives.
🏅 Experienced Coaching
Our professional coaching staff brings years of experience in competitive cheerleading, tumbling, and youth development.
🏢 Our Mission
At Blaze Elite Cheer Winston-Salem, we're more than just a cheerleading program. We're a family dedicated to developing young athletes into confident, skilled, and character-driven individuals. Our comprehensive approach combines elite athletic training with academic support and community involvement to create well-rounded champions both on and off the mat.
We believe that cheerleading teaches invaluable life lessons including teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and the importance of hard work. Every athlete who joins Blaze Elite becomes part of a supportive community that celebrates individual growth while working together toward common goals.
🎯 Our Values
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, from training and competitions to academics and community service.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty, respect, and sportsmanship in all interactions.
Family
We create a welcoming, supportive environment where every athlete feels valued and encouraged.
Growth
We celebrate progress and personal development, recognizing that every athlete's journey is unique.
🤝 Community Involvement
Blaze Elite Cheer is proud to be an active part of the Winston-Salem community. Throughout the season, our teams participate in:
🎓 WSSU Events
Homecoming parade and university support events
👩 Community Parades
Women's Day parade and other local celebrations
🏫 School Partnerships
Back to school performances and educational support
💕 Charitable Causes
Breast cancer awareness events and community fundraisers
👥 Our Winston‑Salem NC Cheerleading Programs
🔥 KINDLING 🔥
Age: PreK Tumble Group
Practice: Wednesdays
6:00–6:30 PM
Cost: $9/class
✨ SPARKZ ✨
Age: Mini1
Practice: Wednesdays
6:30–7:15 PM
Cost: $10/class
💨 SMOKE 💨
Age: Youth1
Practice: Tues & Thurs
6:00–7:00 PM
Cost: Full Tuition
🌊 HEATWAVE 🌊
Age: Junior1
Practice: Tues & Thurs
7:00–9:00 PM
Cost: Full Tuition
🔥 INFERNO 🔥
Age: Senior1
Practice: Tues & Thurs
7:00–9:00 PM
Cost: Full Tuition
🌪️ Swing Teams
🔥 Flamez: Combination of Smoke & HeatWave athletes (Tues & Thurs 6:00-8:00 PM)
🌡️ Scorch: Combination of HeatWave & Inferno athletes (Tues & Thurs 7:00-9:00 PM)
📍 Practice Location
🏢 South Fork Community Center
📍 4403 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
📞 336-462-8189
🗺️ Get Directions
📅 Season Schedule
🎯 Season Duration
September 2, 2025 – May 26, 2026
📋 Team Placements
August 8, 2025
🚀 First Practice
September 2, 2025
🏃♀️ Skills Clinic
July 31 – August 3, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Parent Meeting
Saturday, August 16, 2025
🎪 Tryout/Evaluation Schedule
🔥 Kindling, Sparkz & Smoke: August 5, 2025
✅ Included with registration
🌊 HeatWave: August 6, 2025
✅ Included with registration
💫 Inferno: August 7, 2025
✅ Included with registration
📚 Academic & Training
📚 Study Hall: 2x per month – required for all full tuition team members
🤸♀️ Tumbling Class: 1x per month (included in full tuition when $45/month is paid by the 1st)
💪 Stunt & Stretch/Strength Clinics: Late August (dates TBA)
🏆 Competitions
🏆 5 Mandatory Competitions - Competition fee covers all events. Let's WIN! 🥇
➕ Up to 2 Additional Competitions - May be added as opportunities arise for more fun!
💕 WSSU Cupid Cup - Attending only (no competition) - Just for fun! 😍
🎭 Parades & Community Events
🎓 WSSU Homecoming Parade - Show your school spirit! 📣
👩 Women's Day Parade - Girl Power! 💪
🏫 Back to School Performance - Halftime at The League 🎯
🎉 Block Party - Inferno & possibly HeatWave - PARTY TIME! 🎊
🌟 1 Community Event - Giving back to our community
✨ Special Fun Events
💗 PinkOut Practice - #breastcancerawareness - Supporting a great cause! 💕
🌟 Spirit Week - Get ready to show your BLAZE spirit! 🔥
👪 Mommy & Me Practice - #HappyMothersDay - Aww! 🥰
👯♀️ BringAFriend to Practice - Share the fun! 🤝
🍽️ End of Season Team Dinner - Celebration feast! 🎉
🤝 1 Required Team Building Event per Quarter - Bonding time! 💝
🎭 B.E.C. Showcase - End-of-season FINALE! 🎆
💰 Tuition & Fees
🎫 Registration Fee
$60 – New athletes
$30 – Returning athletes
✨ Covers registration, tryout/evaluation, and practice wear set! ✨
Registration fees are paid directly to Blaze Elite through our registration form.
💳 Tuition Information
$405 for the Season
Payment Plan Options:
Monthly Plan: $45/month (due by 1st of each month)
Per-Class Plan: $11.25/class (by permission only)
🎁 Full tuition includes: Study Hall (2x/month) & Tumbling (1x/month) 🎁
🛍️ Additional Costs
💰 Uniform Deposit: $150 due September 15
Required to secure your uniform order!
👕 Uniform Package: Pricing Pending
Includes: Shell, skirt, bow, brief, half top, socks, poms, bag, practice wear set, & warmups!
🏆 Competition Fee: Pricing Pending
One-time seasonal fee for all mandatory competitions
🎁 Discount Programs
👯♀️ Friend Referral Program:
50% OFF 2nd Month! 🎉
Bring a friend who joins and stays for one full month – you BOTH receive half off tuition for your second month!
👨👩👧👦 Sibling Discount:
50% OFF 2nd Child! 👨👩👧👦
Multiple athletes in Blaze? The second child's tuition is 50% off each month!
💸 Fundraising
🎪 4 Fundraisers Throughout the Season - Fun ways to help offset costs for families!
👕 Attire Requirements
✨ Tryout Attire
⚪ White top, black bottoms - Keep it clean and classic!
💇♀️ Hair pulled back, no jewelry - Safety first, style second!
🎽 Practice Wear
👕 Blaze Wear or FUSCHIA, BLACK, or ORANGE athletic gear - Show those team colors!
💅 No acrylic nails at competitions; short nails only at practice - Keep it safe!
👟 Required Team Cheer Shoes
REQUIRED: Reebok Cheer Shoes Only
⚠️ Part of Official Team Uniform
❌ No substitutions - cannot use shoes you already own
✅ Must purchase from our approved link
Order Required Reebok Cheer Shoes
📄 Required Paperwork
Every athlete & parent must sign a Blaze Packet that includes:
📝 Attendance Contract
📚 Study Hall Contract
👑 Captain's Creed (if applicable)
👨👩👧👦 Parent Code of Conduct
🏃♀️ Athlete Code of Conduct
📱 Social Media/Phone Policy
🏥 Illness/Injury Procedure
🌦️ Weather Cancellation Policy
📸 Photo Release Waiver
📱 Team Communication
📲 BAND App Required: We use the Band App for all team communication. Turn ON Band notifications – they may reset automatically.
Download BAND App First:
You'll receive invitation to our Blaze Elite band after registration is paid!
📸 Follow Us on Instagram: Stay connected for updates and team highlights!
📱 @blazeelitecheer
