Unleash your child’s potential at the YMCA RecPlex! Our cheer programs provide an inclusive space where young athletes can thrive. Through expert instruction and a supportive community, children develop essential skills like strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence—all while having a blast.

Whether your child dreams of soaring in cheer, or learning the basics of tumbling, the YMCA is the place to shine. Let’s grow together—one skill, one goal, one achievement at a time!

Our competitive cheer teams are inclusive and offered to anyone ages 5-18. Our coaches have over 20 years of experience in All-Star Competitive Cheerleading. We offer half season teams (Tiny Team) – Senior Elite Team. An evaluation will help us determine proper placement for your athlete. Practice is held year round; days and times will vary. Team placements are by appointment only. Membership is required for participation.

Tumbling and Cheernastics

Cheernastics is returning for Spring 2 at the YMCA RecPlex!

This high-energy class is designed for all skill levels, focusing on tumbling techniques used in both cheer and gymnastics. Participants will build strength, flexibility, and confidence through challenging stations that include: Tumbling progressions for every level, ankle strengthening and jumping drills, core and flexibility conditioning and skill-specific lead-up drills to support safe advancement.

Whether your child is new to tumbling or looking to take their cheer skills to the next level, this class supports growth in a fun, supportive environment—right in our updated cheer space at the RecPlex!

Member Registrations begins May 11th and Non-Member May 18th.

For more information on cheer, please contact our Head Cheer Coaches:

Toni Maynard: tmaynard@ymcalancaster.org
Jen Rice: jrice@ymcalancaster.org