MPC - Competition 8th Grade (2026) - Fall 2026

Open to all 7th and 8th graders (as of Fall 2026 school grade). No try-outs or prior cheer experience required; everyone is welcome!

  • Register by May 1st and benefit from the early bird special registration fee of $325.
  • Additional fees apply for Uniform (as needed), Competitions, and Shoes.
  • Summer Practice Schedule - Summer practices will begin the week of June 15th and go through the week of August 10th; They will be every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm.

  • Fall Practice Schedule - Regular fall practices will begin the week of Aug. 17th. Practice is 2x/week on Saturday morning and Monday evening. More details will be available after registration closes. 

Fees cover items such as choreography, practice space, practice shirt, comp bow, junior coaches, Cheer Off! Showcase, banquet, insurance.

Program Details
  • Registration Status:
    Open
  • Early Bird Registration:
    Friday, April 3, 2026 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • Regular Registration:
    Friday, May 1, 2026 - Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Program Duration:
    Monday, June 15, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • Early Registration Cost:
    $325.00
  • Regular Registration Cost:
    $375.00
  • Sibling Discount:
    $25.00
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How do I make payment?: Pay by credit card during registration (fees apply) or Zelle/QP to mpcheerleading@yahoo.com. Or check written payable to MP Cheer and mail to: MP Cheer 112 S We Go Trail Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  • When will Comp. Cheer practice start?: Summer practices will be the week of June 15, 2026 through the week of August 10, 2026. Mandatory team practices begin the week of August 1, 2026.
  • When and where will practice be?: Practice could be any 2-day combination of one weekend day and one weeknight. Practices will be at TGS. More to follow.
  • How long is team practice?: TBD - Historically team practice has been 1.5 - 2.0 hr./2x a week for the younger grades (i.e., 1st, 2nd) and 2.0 - 2.5 hr./2x a week for the older grades.
  • Are there extra practices?: Yes! The week of a competition there is an added Friday night practice at TGS. Time to be provided. Further details once registration closes.
  • Are there specific choreography dates?: Yes! Choreography will be the weekend of August 1st and 2nd as well as the following weekend of August 8th and 9th. These will be *extended* practices along with the regular weekday practices. Attendance is mandatory.
  • What is the attendance policy?: Starting Aug 1st attendance is mandatory, 3 excused absences for the season: no absences week of competitions or the 3 practices leading up to the comp day.
  • ICA competitions, how many and when?: Three plus ICA State if bid won. Exact date/time TBD. Once we know our comp. dates, we will update all.
  • Do I need special shoes for competition?: Yes. Each athlete must purchase the same shoe to be worn at practices and for competitions. DO NOT purchase shoes until MP Cheer provides more details in August. Est. cost $70.
  • Do I have to fundraise?: Yes, fundraising will be required. Buyout option available. There is an opt-out fee if you choose to not fundraise. More details to be provided by MP Cheer.
  • Are there any other costs/fees?: Misc. gifting options, such as Team Managers planning "swag" bags and pin decorating for the athletes prior to a competition, coach & athlete gifts at Cheer Off!.
  • Is there a uniform fitting event?: Yes. Each athlete must attend one fitting date. Returning athletes with uniforms that still fit are required to attend for size/fit assessment. Fitting date detail to be provided at a later date.
  • Do businesses sponsor MP Cheer?: YES they do! Have a business or know of someone who does and is interested in helping our kids this season :) please let us know at gompcc@yahoo.com. For $100 your name and logo is included on the back of the MPC practice shirts. Thank you!
Offerings
 Registration DatesCostStatus

Offering: Competition Cheer 8th Grade - DOB: 09/02/11 - 09/01/14 (12.0, 13.0, and 14.0 year olds)
 Early Bird: 04/03/26 12:00 AM - 04/30/26 11:59 PM$325.00Open
 Regular: 05/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/15/26 05:00 PM$375.00Not Open Yet
Add-Ons
Add-On
Fundraiser Opt Out (COMP)
Fundraiser Opt Out (COMP) $50.00 Per Item
If opting out of fundraising, full amount is due at time of registration.Available for the following Offerings: Competition Cheer 8th Grade
Competition Uniform
Competition Uniform $310.00 Per Item
PAYMENT OPTION - add now to pay in full or pay later. If choosing to pay later DO NOT add to check out. The uniform fee is not due in full until after the scheduled fitting date.Available for the following Offerings: Competition Cheer 8th Grade
Competition Fee
Competition Fee $350.00 Per Item
PAYMENT OPTION - add now to pay in full or pay later. If choosing to pay later DO NOT add to check out. The payment plan option is available, 50% by July 1st, 50% by August 1st. MPC will email balances due at that time.Available for the following Offerings: Competition Cheer 8th Grade