What's an all-star season actually going to cost you?

Move the dials. We use real numbers, sourced from 142 cheer-mom budgets submitted by readers in 2025.

Team level

Team type

Competitions per season · 8

28 avg14

Travel scope

Private tumbling lessons

Estimated season total

$24,180

≈ $2,015 / month · $3,023 per competition

Line itemCostNotes

Tuition$2,950$295/mo × 10 mo · Level 4

Team placement fee$400One-time, deducted from choreo

Choreography & music$1,250Custom package

Uniform + warmups$1,840Required, gym-supplied

Travel (hotels, flights, gas)$8,6408 comps × $1080 avg

Competition entry fees$2,400$300 × 8 events

Hair, bows, makeup$1,200Per-comp recurring

Private tumbling lessons$2,800~$80/wk × 35 wk

Team mom fund$680"Optional" but expected

Banquet, photos, video$2,020End-of-season

SEASON TOTAL$24,180Source: 142 reader budgets

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