It’s a busy couple of weeks at KC Cheer. All teams will be competing at Jamfest Kansas City Nationals on February 16 and 17, 2019. The event is held at the Hy-Vee Arena located at 1800 Genessee St. KCMO.
Admission for spectators is $15 for one day or $25 for both days. Children (5-12) are $10 for the weekend. Military (with ID), Seniors 65+ and Children 4 and under are free. Additional Information can be found on the Jamfest Website
General Reminders
It is so important that all athletes are on time. These competitions will not hold our practice times, so if we are without someone at check-in, we lose our chance to warm up and practice.
This is our chance to have our hometown crowd there to cheer on our teams. Let's really show them our KC Cheer spirit and crowd support!
It is required that all athletes be at all KC Cheer performances (unless specified below) to cheer loudly for all our teams. Please pay close attention to the schedules below to make sure you are in the arena at all of the listed performance times. It is unacceptable to miss a performance because you're eating a meal or getting ready. All of these activities can and should be planned around performance times.
Our athletes love to perform for a cheering crowd! We love to have you there to watch, but remember to make some noise too! Bring on the loud voices, lighted signs, noisemakers and cowbells to support our teams.
It is super exciting to be competing against teams from all over the country right here in our city. Remember to show great sportsmanship (cheerleaders AND parents), and hospitality so teams want to return to KC for future competitions.
Saturday, February 16
Saturday Arrival Times
Considering the length of the day, we are dividing up arrival times for the sake of our athletes. Obviously everyone is welcome and encouraged to be there to cheer on the teams all day.
All team members that compete between 10:00 & 2:00pm should plan to arrive by 10:00am (unless they meet their coach earlier) to support all KC Cheer Teams. These athletes are allowed to leave after Finesse performs at 1:51pm.
All other full season team members should plan to arrive at 1:00pm and are allowed to leave after Flippers perform at 6:21pm.
Firecrackers will arrive at 10:00am dressed and ready to go to the practice area. You will meet coaches at 10:36am. They may leave after their Awards Ceremony
Frenzy & Fireflies should plan to arrive by 6:00pm. Fancy by 5:00pm
Teams should plan to meet their coach at the designated times near the coaches check in area. Please be sure you are dressed and ready at the time you meet your coach. This means hair done, lipstick and make-up done, and give all belongings to a parent or someone that can hold them until you are finished.
Remember: Coaches may call extra practices after your teams' performances on Saturday.
Saturday Uniform/Apparel
Full Season teams will wear the bow with tails. All athletes should wear their 20 year Gym tank and black pants when not in uniform. Remember that you must always have your tank top or warm up jacket on to cover your midriff if you are not in the practice room or performing.
Saturday Schedule
Listed below are the times to be dressed and ready to meet your coaches. It is very important that everyone is dressed and entirely ready at the times listed below.
SATURDAY POST-PERFORMANCE
Cheer prep teams will have their awards ceremony on Saturday at the times listed above.
We may call a few practices if necessary, so please be prepared. Be sure your team mom has your cell number so that she can communicate any additional information throughout the day.
SUNDAY, February 17
SUNDAY ARRIVAL TIMES
All team members should plan to arrive by 10:00am, unless they are required to meet earlier. And are required to stay until the last KC Cheer team performs at 7:46pm.
SUNDAY UNIFORM/APPAREL
Teams will wear the Tailless Bow. Team Jersey and Black pants when not in uniform. All team members must be in full uniform for Awards.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
AWARDS
There will be awards ceremonies throughout the day on Sunday as each division finishes. Everyone must be in full uniform when they go to their awards ceremony. This means no backpacks, no warm ups, no shoes other than cheer shoes. You should look exactly as you look when you take the mat. FULL. UNIFORM.
Good Luck to everyone! We know you have worked very hard, and the coaching staff is very proud of you!