FAQs

Cheer Portland is open to anyone over the age of 18. Some optional fundraising events may be hosted at local bars, and you may not be able to help if you are under 21, but there will be plenty of other events you could perform or fundraise at!

You are never too old to try cheerleading! Our team ranges from 20-year-olds to over-50-year-olds!

Our new seasons run March - December and practices are Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 pm. There are requirements for a minimum number of practices and events to attend as performer.

No prior cheerleading experience is required. We will teach you how to cheer!

Stephanie, the co-founder of Cheer Portland had never cheered a day in her life prior to joining our sister team, Cheer Seattle.

In Cheer Portland's first season we had two never-cheered-before members, and they could've fooled us!

As a non-profit there are certain items that we can not buy for the team, and each member has to purchase for themselves. The uniform is a one time purchase of ~$270, and can be reused each year.

Each performing member is required to pay monthly dues for practice space. For the 2025 season this is $18-20/month.

Finally, each member has a fundraising minimum that changes each year. Season 6's personal fundraising goal is $250 per performing member. This is the amount that you have to PERSONALLY fundraise. There are many events that count toward your fundraising goal to help you achieve it as well!