2013-2014 Newbies Announced!

Just a few weeks ago, we held tryouts for our upcoming season. This is anticipated to be a huge year for us with Gay Games just around the corner. We had a strong turnout this year, making choosing our new members very difficult, but we could not be happier with our selection. 
After much anticipation, Cheer New York is very thrilled to finally announce the new members of our 2013-2014 team!

Fans, please join us in congratulating eighteen fabulous new men and women to our cheer family-
Anthony M., Ashley C., Ashley Rose L., Christopher R., Destiny M., Jessica J., John G., Karen L., Kerry M., Kiran R., Lauren A., Lyndsay A., Malaea R., Milissa C., Rachel S., Theo B., Zaccary B., and Zavier C.

Thank you so much to each and every one of you that came to audition this year. If you didn't make the team this time around, please tryout again. We have a mid-season tryouts in the beginning of the year and again next summer. To the eighteen that did join us, CONGRATULATIONS! We are so happy to have you on the team... hope you're ready to WERQ!

Don't forget you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter and like us on Facebook!

Contact us at info@cheerny.org for any further information

Tryouts start THIS WEEK!

photo credit: Andre Photography

Have you been wanting to find a way to get back into cheerleading after all those years? Is cheerleading a sport you've always admired, but never knew how to get involved? Have you been searching for a way to work with charitable organizations within the local community? Well look no further! Dust off those pom poms folks! Cheer New York is looking for YOU!

photo credit: Andre Photography

It's hard to believe that with our season only having ended a few weeks ago, that tryouts are already here, but they are!

That's right! Our first clinic will be this Wednesday 7/31 from 6:45-10pm. We will have an additional/make-up clinic the following Sunday (this Sunday) 8/4 from 1:45-5pm. You must attend at least one of the two clinics to be eligible to tryout for the 2013-2014 season. We will hold the final tryout on Wednesday 8/7 from 6:45-10pm.

Cheer New York (Cheer NY) is an all-volunteer non-profit adult cheerleading organization by and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight communities that combines cheers, gymnastics, dance and acrobatic stunts into a professional and exhilarating crowd-pleasing performance. Cheer New York is made up of adults from the NY/NJ area who are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Our mission is to support the fight against AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses and conditions by raising money for small local charities through our "Cheer for Life" fund.

If this sounds like a group that you would like to be a part of, please contact us for more information about tryouts including exact locations, requirements, and any other questions you may have: info@cheerny.org

You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@cheernewyork)!

Congrats 2013 Newbies!

Cheer New York is very lucky in that we live in the greatest city in the U.S. (in our humble opinion). We have such a huge pool of talent show up at our auditions each year, it's hard for us to make cuts. That being said... Congratulations to the lucky 16 who recently went through our mid-season auditions and made the team!

Thank you to each and every person who auditioned.... we sincerely wish we could take every one of you. Please, re-audition for us again this summer for our 2013-2014 season!

Congrats again, and welcome to the Cheer NY family: Ashley S., Brennen C., Caitlin O., Cassie J., Dustin B., Justin K., Kendrew D., Lyndsey A., Mikaela D., Omer C., Sloan L., Zavier C., retuning member Jovani P., and our new auxiliary members, Cleopatra A., Jeremy K., and Austin N!
 

Now let's get ready for Pride season!!!

  Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the team!
Cheer NY would love to see you at 
Boxers Sports Bar in Hell's Kitchen
(50th St. & 9th Ave.) this Sunday, February 17 @ 6pm-9pm
for our semi-annual "Newbie Night!" 
Always a fun time, we hope to see you there!

Good Luck Recruits!

This past week, Cheer New York had over 25 fabulous candidates attend cheer clinics. This evening, they will brave the judging panel and show us if they have what it takes to be a member of this phenomenal team.

From all of your possible teammates currently on Cheer NY, we wish all recruits trying out the very best of luck. Just enjoy this moment and give us all you got!

 

Fabulous VAL!!

This week's Fabulous Award winner comes to Cheer New York all the way from Russia!

Valerie D. joined Cheer NY this past August because she saw it as a great opportunity to combine her love for cheerleading with helping the community. Val is one of our most flexibly flyers, with her favorite stunt to perform being a scorpion twist. One of the reasons leadership crowned Val this week's winner is because while she may often come across as timid and shy, she really goes out of her way to get to get to know each of her teammates personally.

Having only been in New York City for about a year and a half, Val says that through Cheer NY "I've gained an amazing family, I love my cheerios!"

Well, we love you too Valerie D! Congratulations on winning the Fabulous Award - keep up the good work!!

If you think you've got what it takes to be a fabulous member of Cheer New York, show us what you got! Mid-Season Tryouts start this Wednesday for the remainder of our 2013 season and we'd love to meet you.

 Please visit www.cheerny.org to REGISTER & get more details.



This Is Your Time - Become A Member Of Cheer NY!

Join Us! We are "Cheerleaders for Charity!" Join Cheer New York to help your community, make new friends and have fun, while staying in shape. Besides the joy of raising money for charities through our Cheer for Life Fund, Cheer NY provides a positive and mutually supportive environment for our athletes, where adult men and women of all ages, gay and straight can share their talents and training with each other and strive for personal excellence. We are a sport, charity, social club, and family all in one! If you are 21 years old or older, you can audition to be a performing member on our Cheer Squad or join our Cheer NY Auxiliary Group (“Behind the scenes” Helpers, Fundraising or Marketing Assistants, Team Photographers, and Team Mascots).

Tryouts include one day for a MANDATORY Clinic/Registration on Feb. 6 (MAKE UP Clinic/Registration- Feb.  10), and a second day for your MANDATORY Audition (Feb. 13).

At clinics, you will get an orientation, get your questions answered, complete registration paperwork, and then review/learn jumps, cheers and stunts needed for tryouts. You must come to one of the two clinics (but are welcome to attend both, if you want the extra practice).

TRYOUT CLINIC: February 6, 2013.

Chris W, You ARE Fabulous!

Cheer New York had another grueling practice last week, learning new parts to our Pride routine...Some of the members of our team are born dancers; learning new material doesn't present much of a challenge for them. But for the rest of our team, well...it can take a little bit more effort. It's such a great feeling to watch as each person learns and really pushes themselves to master each new eight-count. This past week in particular, Chris W. really pushed himself to his limits to make sure that he knew each count perfectly. Chris came to Cheer NY after cheering at West Virginia University for five years, in search of something to do in and around the city with hopes to make new friends.

"I was very happy to get the Fabulous Award this week because I have been working very hard to do my best. I am glad my hard work was noticed!" - Chris W.

Congratulations Chris! Thank you for always giving Cheer NY your all!

Wish you could be our next Fabulous Award winner?! Become a member of Cheer New York!!! We have auditions coming up. The first clinic is Wednesday February 6 with a make-up clinic on Sunday February 10. Final night of auditions is Wednesday February 13.

Please visit our website www.cheerny.org to get further details and contact info.

CHEER NY MID-SEASON TRYOUTS 2013!!

Want to join the team?

 
TRYOUT CLINIC:  Wed Feb 6th
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm)

TRYOUT CLINIC (Make-up):  Sun Feb 10th 
(Time: 1:45pm-5pm)

TRYOUT AUDITIONS: Wed Feb 13th
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm).

Cheer NY asks that all RECRUITS:
A) Go to our website to learn about our LGBTS organization & our Cheer For Life charity.
B) Be athletic or physically fit (no experience necessary).
C) Be 21 and older. There is no upper age limit. Current members are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
(If you are 20 years old and will turn 21 soon, speak to Director for special approval to join the team).

All recruits must attend at least ONE cheer CLINIC to complete paperwork and learn tryout material. You can come to BOTH clinics to get your skills up.

There is a one-time $20 fee to register for tryouts (collected at the start of the clinic). This fee will pay for gym space rental and an official Cheer NY t-shirt for you to wear for your Audition.

Tryouts and clinics will be held in Chelsea / Midtown Manhattan. Please Register Online to get exact location and details.

No experience necessary!!! We are NOT an All-Star Team. If new to cheerleading, a sports background is highly encouraged for BASES (bottom of pyramids) & a Gymnastics / Diving background encouraged for FLYERS (top of pyramids).

You must REGISTER via our website or Email to attend clinics and auditions.

CONTACT US to sign up and get more info, financial and time requirements and exact location.

WEBSITE: www.CheerNY.org

PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/CheerNewYork

CHEER NEW YORK TRYOUTS!!

 
TRYOUT CLINIC & REGISTRATION:  Wed July 25th 
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm)

TRYOUT CLINIC & REGISTRATION (Make-up):  Sun July 29th 
(Time: 11am-3pm)


TRYOUT AUDITIONS: Wed August 1st 
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm).

Cheer NY asks that all RECRUITS:
A) Go to our website to learn about our LGBTS organization & our Cheer for Life Charity.
B) Be athletic or physically fit (no experience necessary).
C) Be at least 21 years of age. Current members are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. There is no upper age limit.
(If you are 20 years old and will turn 21 soon, speak to Director for special approval to join the team).

All recruits must attend at least ONE cheer CLINIC to complete paperwork and learn tryout material. You can come to BOTH clinics to get your skills up.

There is a one-time $20 fee to register for tryouts (collected at the start of the clinic). This fee will pay for an official Cheer NY t-shirt for you to wear for your Audition.

Tryouts and clinics will be held in midtown Manhattan. (Exact location to be determined).

No experience necessary!!! We ARE NOT an All-star team. If new to cheerleading, a sports background is highly encouraged for BASES & a Gymnastics / Diving background encouraged for FLYERS.

You must PRE-REGISTER via our website or Email to attend clinics and auditions.

CONTACT US to sign up and get more info, financial and time requirements and exact location.


WEBSITE: www.CheerNY.org

PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/CheerNewYork

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Congrats Newbies!

YOU MADE IT!!

Cheer New York would like to give a warm welcome to the newest members of our organization!

Performing Members:

Bryan H., Devin I., Dominic A., Edgar "Star" G.,

Geoff W., Jeff "J.T." K., Jessica S., Juan "J.C." T.,

Paige C., Ronz R., Trishia T., & Will D.

Auxiliary Members:

Jose P. & Nando A.

You are all so wonderful and talented!! We are so happy to have you as part of the Cheer New York family! Congrats again for making the team, we hope you love it as much as the rest of us; now, you better WORK!!

Here are some of our Newbies having a great time at their team welcome party on Friday, Feb 3rd, 2012 at Barracuda Bar in Chelsea, NY.

CNY's Mid-Season Tryouts! Jan 2010!

Cheer NY is a gay cheer team and a non-profit charity, mixed with both gay, lesbian, bisexual and straight adults. To participate you have to be at least 21 years old (there's no upper age limit). No cheerleading experience is necessary, but a background in another athletic sport, dance, diving or gymnastics is helpful. We are looking for athletes that can learn to cheer.

We will place interested recruits in our cheer database for July 2010 General Tryouts and will invite a select few recruits to Mid-Season auditions this January 2010 to fill current missing positions on our team. You must come to one of the two clinics (but are welcome to attend both, if you want the extra practice).

CLINIC #1 / REGISTRATION Wednesday, January 6th @ 6:45pm-10pm.
CLINIC #2 / REGISTRATION Monday, January 11th @ 6:45pm-10pm.
MID-SEASON TRYOUTS Wednesday, January 13th @ 6:45pm-10pm.

For more information contact Cheer New York at: www.cheerny.org

Come Fly with Us!

SAVE THE DATE! Cheer NY will be auditioning new cheerleaders July 29th! Don't miss your chance to become part of New York's Premiere GBLT cheerleading squad. You must attend a tryout clinic July 22nd or 25th (or both). See our Join Us! page to sign up!

At tryouts you will audition in groups of 3-5 people for cheers, jumps and stunts. Then in part 2, you will get 60 sec each to "showcase" any talents you have (dancing, tumbling, flexibility, personality, fundraising) and then will get a mini interview.

Meet the Cheer NY Newbies!

CNY had one of it's best tryouts ever! We welcomed nine new cheerlings to the squad: Tre B., Jason S., Josh B., Nicholas P., Lara B., Ali S., Gray C., Diego T. and Chip R. They impressed us with their skills, enthusiasm, spirit, and all-around fierceness!

And they have jumped right in! Nicholas P. rocked it out in the Logo Channel taping on Friday (see previous post). And fellow newbies Lara B. and Diego T. proved themselves CNY superstars, stunting and charming VIPs at a Nike-sponsored Fashion event in SoHo on Aug. 8. Director Felipe says: "I can't say enough how thrilled we are to have you guys as part of our charity organization."

But let's hear what Nicholas P. had to say about tryouts and joining the CNY family:

"I was a bit nervous even though I had some cheer experience from High School over 10 years ago. I even convinced my former roommate Ali, to attend the clinic with me. We were greeted by Clay and he immediately began chatting with us and making us feel welcomed. The clinic was AWESOME! I remember Scott helping me with part of the cheer and was very appreciative of everyone's assistance. I chatted with Ali afterwards and we both knew we wanted to try out--hands down.

On tryout day we did stretching & practices as a group and it was very nice to see such a team effort from everyone. I knew this was a group I could be a part of as everyone was nice, supportive, and knew how to have a good time, despite everyone's nervousness. After tryouts, we awaited an e-mail the following day with the results. I was anxious and when the e-mail came, I was so excited! I made the team!

I feel very accepted into this diverse group of individuals. I have been to two practices and one sign up event and I feel like I have been a member for much longer than a week. Everyone works with everyone, especially the newbies, as we learn the material, work on our jumps, and practice stunting. Everyone has a positive attitude and despite the hard work we put into practice, it seems like fun. I am happy to be part of this team, this charity organization. I am a cheerleader for Cheer New York, what else can I say?"

Check back next week to hear from another one of our newest members!

T-R-Y O-U-T! It's Try-Out time!

(Yes, you too could look this sexy in polyester!)

Are you looking for the perfect combination of community involvement and snazzy uniforms? Are you surrounded by Debbie Downers and you need some new upbeat friends? Would you like to spice up your workout routine by lifting people instead of weights? Have you always secretly wanted to be a cheerleader but thought your chances were over after college?

If you said yes to any of these questions, you should come check out the Cheer New York try-outs. Details below:


TRYOUT CLINIC (Orientation)
Wednesday, July 23rd (7 pm - 10 pm)

TRYOUT CLINIC (Make-up)
Monday, July 28th (7 pm - 10 pm)

You must attend at least ONE clinic. You can come to both to get your skills up.


MANDATORY TRYOUTS
Wednesday July 30th (7 pm - 10 pm)

Tryouts and clinic will be held in midtown Manhattan. Call the Cheer New York Hotline 1-888-671-7312 or email us (info@cheerny.org) to sign up and get info and exact location.

No experience necessary! Join Us!