Sweet 17 season Registration and Assessment Details

Excited about CHEER, well look no further, Hot Topic's Season 17 is here!

To get started, follow the steps below:

1. REGISTER ONLINE

If you're ready to join our HT family, please register for our 2023-2024 cheer and dance season 17! Registration is available here Book a Class or Register (hottopicallstars.com). Once you register, please complete and submit your child's registration form to info@hottopicallstars.com. Registration forms can be found under this section. Don't delay, register TODAY!

Registration Fees (Online Registration Available)
Early Bird Registration Fees (March 1st - March 31st)

(Price increase to Open Registration Fees on April 1st):

HT Members: $35

New Members: $50

Open Registration Fees (Starting April 1st)

HT Members: $50

New Members: $65

*Please make sure to add your athlete's name and D.O.B., when you register online.

2. SUBMIT REGISTRATION FORM

All athletes are required to have a 2023-2024 registration submitted. Please download the registration form and email to info@hottopicallstars.com.

3. INDIVIDUAL TEAM ASSESSMENTS

Athletes and dancers are required to do an individual team assessment or dance audition once registered. The team assessments and auditions will help us assess each athlete's and dancer's skills and ability. All new athletes and dancers must come in for an individual assessment or audition. Any returning athlete looking to be assessed for a new level must come in for an individual assessment. All assessments will be about 20 minutes long. Mask are still required while in the gym.

To schedule a Cheer Assessment or Dance Audition, please send an email to info@hottopicallstars.com. The assessment and audition typically takes 20-30 minutes. Unfortunately, parents will have to wait in their cars during the assessment as our lobby is still closed.

How to Prepare: All athletes will be asked to showcase all level appropriate tumbling skills as well as jump skills, motions and flexibility. No EXPERIENCE is necessary. All athletes will make a team based on their age and skill set.

Team Divisions

Tiny Exhibition (3-4) *Exhibition Team only
Tiny Novice (Ages 5-7) *Restricted Division
Tiny Prep (Ages 6-7)
Prep Teams (Ages 6 and up)
Elite Teams (Ages 6 and up)
Dancers (Ages 9-15)

What to wear during Team Assessments?

Athletes can wear a t-shirt with leggings or shorts and soft sole sneakers.

*Athletes must submit their 2023-2024 registration form prior to scheduling their team assessment.

Registration Form and Payment Required: All athletes must have a completed and signed registration form (see below) with payment at the time of the assessment. Registration fees are Non-Refundable.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you need experience?

No experience is needed. All are welcome to join our program. Our great coaching staff will teach everything our athletes need to know to be successful and competitive in the sport of cheer and dance. Join our program and let us grow your athlete!

What to bring?

Athletes are required to have a completed and signed registration form with a copy of the athlete's birth certificate for our records.

What to wear?

All athletes and dancers must wear a black top (t-shirt, tank top or sports bra) with black bottoms (leggings or shorts). Soft sole sneakers are required for the cheer assessment. *Mask are required.

What will the cheer assessment consist of?

Cheer athletes will be assessed on their knowledge/experience in motions, jumps, tumbling skills and stunt ability. Based on the assessment, athletes will be placed on the appropriate level team.

What will the dance audition consist of?

Dancers will be assessed on their ability to execute a dance routine with precision, execution and technique as well as personality. Dance skills will include hip hop, contemporary, jazz and variety skills.

What's next after the Team Assessment ?

All parents are required to attend a mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting to officially meet the coaching staff and learn more about the program layout, financial obligations, fundraiser opportunities, practice schedule, competition schedule and program expectations. Annual Commitment fees ($200) will be due at the Parent Orientation Meeting. Financial commitment and Code of Conduct forms must be completed, signed and returned for our records to officially start the season.

PARENT ORIENTATION DATES - TBD

Parent Meetings will be set prior to the start of the season. Email will be sent out with the date and time.

*2023-2024 Annual Commitment Fee* (REQUIRED): $250 due by May 26th

All athletes are required to pay their Annual Commitment fee before they start the program. The Annual Commitment fee covers gym membership, and athlete and gym insurance.

HT Disclaimer: Registration and Annual Commitment Fees are Non-Refundable.