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Mt. Lebanon Youth Cheerleading Association

About Competition Cheer

Competition cheerleading is open to Mt. Lebanon athletes entering 1st through 6th grade during the 2025 - 2026 school year.  The youth competition squad represents Mt. Lebanon in local and state cheerleading competitions.  

We have two competition squads and they are grouped based on birth year and athletes ability:

Youth Rec: Birth year 2015 or later (Max squad size: 24)
Junior Rec: Birth year 2013 of later  (Max squad size: 30)

Evaluations
Evaluations are held for placement on the competition squad.  Athletes currently in grades K - 5 are able to sign up, please click here.

Tentative Competition Schedule

Summer Pre-Choreography & Stunt Clinic
2 days May/early June 

Summer Practice Schedule 
Starts week of 6/10
The athletes will practice 2 days per week, Tuesday and Friday evenings
Friday Tumbling class to immediately follow practice

Fall Schedule
In the fall, athletes will practice 2 nights a week at the Mt. Lebanon HS Gym.  An additional practice (Friday or Saturday) will be to the schedule on the weeks leading up to a competition.

Junior Rec will compete in 5-6 local competitions and Peewee will compete in 2-3 local competitions.


*Athletes who make the competition squad are also able to participate in the Sideline Cheer program as well.  Athletes must register for both programs separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost per athlete?

  • Approximate cost for Junior division is $375-425/per athlete and $100-125/athlete for Peewee to cover the season expenses. This will be confirmed when we have our final count of athletes for the team. (This does not include uniform cost)
    • *Not included in registration fee: additional cost of $55 a month for team tumbling (4-6 months of the season) recommended but is optional.

Will there be fundraising opportunities?

  • Yes! 
  • View all fundraising opportunities
  • *Any funds brought in through fundraising will go towards additional gym time prior to competitions, stunt clinics,  or towards our end of year party.

How many competitions will each squad participate in? 

  • Junior rec will compete in 5-6 competitions
  • Youth rec will compete in 2-3 competitions

Mt. Lebanon Youth Cheerleading Association

Mt. Lebanon Youth Cheerleading Association 
Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania  
Email : [email protected]
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