NH Elite

🏆 2026 NH Elite Evaluations – Division 12 & Division 14 🏆

NH Elite is getting a GLOW UP!!!!
New year, new logo, new uniforms!
Bring on 2026!!!!! 

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 NH Elite Evaluation Process! Please read the information below carefully before registering your athlete.

The NH Elite program is designed for athletes who are interested in competing at an elite level and representing NHYFSC at regional and national events.

✨ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ✨

Division 12 Athletes:
• Must be 10–12 years old by July 1, 2026

Division 14 Athletes:
• Must be 11–14 years old by July 1, 2026

All athletes must:
• Be rostered on a current 2026 NHYFSC team
• Be in good standing with their home organization
• Maintain strong attendance, behavior, and commitment standards

IMPORTANT - If any soft of disciplinary action is taken on your home team, whether it be verbal, written etc, then the participant is no longer in good standing and risks being removed from the team. 

Please note: Local Cheer Directors will have final approval on athlete eligibility following registration review.

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📅 IMPORTANT DATES

⭐ Registration Opens — July 1, 2026
⭐ Registration Deadline — August 5, 2026
⭐ Parent Q&A Zoom — July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
⭐ NH Elite Prep Tryout Clinic (Tentative) — July 19, 2026
⭐ Tryouts/Evaluations — August 7–9, 2026
⭐ Practices Begin — August 16, 2026 - and run every Sunday thereafter in Manchester NH
⭐ Choreography — August 20–21, 2026

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📣 EVALUATION INFORMATION

All athletes are required to attend ALL three days of evaluations in order to be considered for a team.

Tryout Dates:
• Friday, August 7
• Saturday, August 8
• Sunday, August 9

Location:
• Will be announced after registration

Times:
• Specific schedules will be included in registration confirmations

We are revamping our tryout process for 2026!!! More information will be provided after registration is complete! 

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📌 MANDATORY PARENT MEETING

A mandatory welcome meeting will take place on Sunday following final team selections.

At least one parent/guardian from each selected athlete’s family must attend.

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💰 TEAM FEES & FUNDRAISING

The official athlete fee for 2026 will be announced prior to evaluations, most likely during the Parent Q&A Zoom.

Estimated Team Fee:
💲 Approximately $900

This fee helps cover:
• Uniforms
• Bows
• Choreography
• Music
• Practice facilities
• Team operations

Please note:
• Travel expenses are NOT included
• Payment plans/options will be available
• Team fees will be due upon team acceptance

Fundraising opportunities will be announced after team selections are finalized.

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✈️ TRAVEL & COMPETITION COMMITMENT

Families should be prepared to finalize travel arrangements no later than August 15, 2026.

NH Elite teams are expected to compete at:

⭐ States
⭐ Regionals
⭐ Nationals in Florida (December 1–6, 2026)
⭐ Additional January Competition
⭐ YCADA Globals (February 2027)

IMPORTANT:
Participation at Nationals and YCADA Globals is a required commitment for all selected athletes.

NH Elite has proudly attended Globals for over five years. Beginning with the 2026 season, Globals will officially be a required competition for all teams to ensure families can properly plan ahead.

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🎵 CHOREOGRAPHY

Tentative Dates:
• August 21–22, 2026

Each team will attend two choreography days. Final schedules will be shared before evaluations.

Attendance is mandatory — no exceptions.

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📣 PRACTICES

Practices will begin Sunday, August 16, 2026 and continue weekly on Sundays.

Important Notes:
• Practices are approximately 3 hours long
• Practice locations and times will be announced after team selections
• An additional weekday practice may be added if needed
• Teams will not exceed two practices per week

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📲 STAY CONNECTED

Please check back regularly for updates and announcements.

Also, be sure to join the NH Elite Facebook page to stay informed throughout the season!