Most questions that are commonly asked can be answered here.

We are very pleased to provide a top-quality program to the community. Our classes are designed to enhance your child’s confidence, coordination and artistic expression, with an emphasis on fun!
Classes run year-round with new members enrolling every 8 to 12 weeks. Please check for class times and performance schedule.

Class Registration: A $7.00 registration/session fee is charged for each student, each session. (Birth Certificates are not required to register)

Class Fees: Each weekly 1/2 hour lesson cost $6.00 per student. Or you can pay in full to receive a discount.

Paid in Full:

$30 - 6 week session*
$40 - 8 week session*
$50 - 10 week session*
$60 - 12 week session*
Weekly: $6 each weekly lesson
(*pay in full and you receive a discount!)

Pom-Poms (Beginner): $25 pair may be purchased at registration or any lesson. Students should write their full name on the inside of both straps & the storage bag. We will give fluffing instructions at the 1st lesson.

Props (Intermediate): This class uses different props throughout the year. They are:
Dance Poms - $35 per pair
Hoops - $13 each
Gloves (two color) - $10 per pair
Short Flags - $25 each
Only one prop will be used each session.

Class Attire: Students should wear comfortable clothes to lessons such as t-shirts, shorts or sweat pants, and tennis shoes! (NO platform shoes allowed at classes or performances)

Attendance: Weekly attendance slips must be completed by each student attending class each week. Mark the appropriate box for payment. Staple payment to back of attendance slip & turn in to instructor. Any payment you make must have an attendance slip completed & attached with student’s first & last name. Please have exact change or see your instructor for change.

Make-Up Lessons: Beginner students may make-up a missed class by attending the other beginner class on the schedule. This one-hour lesson counts as two 1/2 hour lessons, so weekly students will pay $12. Intermediate students do not have a make-up time, but we generally add an extra 1/2 hour to the normal class time as we get close to a performance.

Refunds: Paid in full students can request a refund on the balance of lessons up until the 2nd class. The lessons the student attended will be deducted from the total class fees paid along with a $5 processing fee. There are no refunds on pom-poms or uniforms once they have been used. Refunds must be requested by calling the office before the 3rd lesson takes place. Your instructor cannot give you a refund.

Class Etiquette: In order to insure proper instruction for all students each week, the following rules must be followed by everyone:
Students should arrive 10 minutes before their class begins to do their attendance & pick up important flyers. Remain quiet while waiting for your class to begin.
Parents are welcome to watch but we must ask that you & other children with you remain quiet! Students can be distracted easily & miss important instruction. If necessary, parents will be asked to leave the room.
Please pick up your child on time! Classes are 30 minutes each so if you are not staying to observe the class, please don’t be late!

Class and Location Rules
•There is no smoking, eating or drinking in the room and please do not leave any trash behind.
•No skating, skateboarding or bikes allowed outside during classes.
•Siblings and children must remain seated and under parent supervision.
•All School rules apply 24 hours-a-day

Returned Check Policy: All returned checks are subject to a $20 bank service charge. All unresolved checks are submitted to the County District Attorney for collection.

Parades/Performances: Marching in parades is always a big part of our yearly performance schedule and during most sessions there is at least one to participate in. See schedule for this session’s parade and/or performance. Directions are always distributed to students several weeks prior to the performance.
The California Youth Spirit & Twirling Corps. is not liable for any parade cancellations made by parade officials due to weather or any other reason.

Awards: All students who participate in a performance receive a special award of achievement. Cheerleading medals are given for parades and award ribbons are presented to each student at the last lesson of each session. Various other awards such as buttons & pins are also given out according to the performance.

Uniforms: A uniform is required for all students to participate in any public performance.

Beginner:
$50* Short-Sleeve Leotard ($25)
& Skirt ($25)
Intermediate:
$75* Sleeveless Leotard,
attached double Skirt & Hair Bow
(*Subject to change)
Optional items:
$ 5 Hair Scrunchie
$ 5 Sequin Cuffs, Wrist or Ankle
$10 Practice shorts
$20 Sweat Pants
$10 Practice t-shirt sparkly gold "Cheer"
$10 Practice t-shirt colored "Cheer Leader"
$15 Sweatshirt
$30 Satin Jacket
$10 Stuffed "Squishy" Tiger
$2 Rooter Pom
$2 Megaphone
$15 Cheer Gear Bag
$30 Satin Jacket
$10 CYSC Cheer Visor
$5 Cheer Charm Bracelett
• See our online store for more information and ordering details.

Sample sizes & order forms will be provided starting at lesson #2. Payment is required in full upon ordering your uniform (see fundraiser information below). All uniforms must be ordered and paid for two weeks proir to event.

Fundraiser: All students may take advantage of our See’s candy-bar fundraiser to earn their uniform. Candy will be distributed starting week #1. Here’s how it works:

The fundraiser cannot be used for class fees or pom-poms.
A $36 pre-payment of each box is required to receive a box to sell. (make checks payable to CYSC & include a driver’s license # on it)
Sell (1) box of 24 candy bars (at $1.50 each bar). (Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Milk Chocolate with Toffee & Almond mix ). (At $1.50 each bar)
Once you sell (1) box you will then use the $36 collected to purchase your next box & so on. The last box you sell, you keep that $36 and your total credit will be applied.
Receive $15 credit towards your uniform for each box of 24 bars sold.
Beginners need to sell 4 boxes minimum to receive $60 credit.
Intermediates need to sell 5 boxes minimum to receive $75 credit.
Unused candy credit cannot be carried over to future sessions. You must use it during the session it was sold at.
Candy can only be distributed at your weekly lesson. You may pre-pay for as many boxes as you want, keeping in mind they sell very fast.

Please take the attached class schedule & post in a handy spot at home for easy referral.

After reading this in full, please call the office if you have any further questions or concerns. Because instructors are busy trying to begin their next class, they won’t always be able to answer questions at class. The office staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. You may leave a message 24 hours.