VIKINGS COMMUNITY CHEERLEADING &
VIKINGS ELITE COMPETITION CHEER
Bringing Cheer to Our Community Through Service!
Vikings Community Cheerleading/Vikings Elite Competition Cheer, located in University Place, Washington, is a non-profit, recreational cheerleading squad for ages 6-18. We were founded in 2009 on the belief that cheerleading can and should promote positive values, build self-esteem, and foster a sense of community. VCC is dedicated to supporting and promoting our local Junior Vikings Football teams, providing community service in and around University Place, and cheering competitively at a recreational level. Vikings Elite consists of our two competition teams who partake in competition within Washington, Oregon, and Florida. Vikings Elite has won 3 separate National titles in the last 2 years.
Vikings Elite Accomplishments:
The Quest National Champions in the L2.1 10-18Y Traditional Rec Division in 2024
2nd Place at The Quest Nationals in the L1 12Y Traditional Rec Division in 2024
US Finals Champions in the L2.1 10-18Y Traditional Rec Division in 2024
The Quest National Champions in the L1 12Y Traditional Rec Division in 2023
The Quest National Champions in the L2.1 10-18Y Traditional Rec Division in 2023
US Finals Champions in the L1 12Y Traditional Rec Division in 2023
3rd place at State in the Junior Non-Tumbling Division in 2024
2nd place at State in the Youth Non-Tumbling Division in 2024
Undefeated and State Champions in the Junior Non-Tumbling Division
in 2022 AND 2023.
3rd place at State in the Junior Tumbling division in 2019.
COACHES AND BOARD MEMBERS
Motivators. Educators. Mentors.
COACH KAYLEE NESS
Head Coach
Hi, I am Kaylee Ness, I am 25 years old, and I am the Head Coach of Vikings Community Cheer.
I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in spring of 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and I am now a 1st grade teacher in Franklin Pierce School District. I am blessed to say that I am now entering my fourth year as an elementary school teacher.
I have been involved in cheer since I was in seventh grade where I started out on University Place Junior Vikings, which is now VCC. I then moved on to cheer for the Curtis Junior High School 9th grade Varsity team, an Allstar Competitive team from ages 15 to 19 years old, and the Curtis High School Varsity cheer team my Junior and Senior years. I have experienced 5 seasons of sideline cheer, 5 seasons of school and recreational competitive cheer, and 4 years of Allstar Competitive Cheer. I have had the opportunities to be a member of teams that competed in High School Cheerleading State and Nationals both years I competed, and in Allstar Nationals and Summit twice.
When it comes to coaching cheerleading, I have been the head coach of VCC since I gradutated high school in 2017. I am now entering season 8 of coaching this incredible program. In addition, myself, alongside my previous assistant coaches, have led our teams to claim 3 National Champion titles across two different divisions at The Quest Nationals in Orlando, FL in only 2 years. I have also been certified in stunting and tumbling as well as hold current USASF credentialing. I am responsible and dedicated and want nothing more than to see Vikings Community Cheer succeed.
I am looking forward to bringing my love for cheer, and my years of knowledge and experience, into my eighth season coaching VCC to continue to help kids grow and be involved in their community.
COACH LAURA BOYLE
Assistant Coach
Hi everyone! My name is Laura Boyle. I am so excited to be the Assistant Coach of Vikings Community Cheer!
After receiving my associates degree, I became a flight attendant and I'm so thankful to say that I've been flying for Alaska Airlines for nearly 10 years. I have travelled all over the country and even lived in Alaska.
Apart from my flying career, I am a mother of two amazing kids. My son Noah is 10 and will be attending intermediate school next year here in UPSD. My daughter Mila is 4 and will be attending Pre-Kindergarten next year.
Cheer has always been a part of my life and began when I was young. I fell in love with the sport and found myself at every cheer clinic, summer camp, and tumbling class. In 7th grade I cheer for the Jr. Viks now known as VCC! I made the Curtis Jr. High cheer team in 8th grade but soon transferred to Bellarmine Prep where I cheered for their Varsity squad my freshman year. While in high school, I participated in gymnastics to improve my tumbling and flexibility. I cheered for Varsity sideline and competition all 4 years in high school and absolutely loved it!
My career is coaching cheerleading began early on in high school with Run to Win Outreach. I began coaching youth cheerleading camps alongside former cheerleaders from UW. Go Dawgs! In addition, I began coaching cheerleading at the Tacoma YMCA as well as gymnastics at Black Hills Gymnastics. I'm so grateful to be a part of VCC as this is very full circle for me. I am beyond excited to help lead our teams this season. My passion for cheer has even inspired my daughter to join cheer!
I look forward to getting to know everyone and bring joy, laughter, inspiration, and creativity to this team!
TAI DAVALOS
Vice President
My name is Tai and this is my daughter’s fourth year of cheer. She fell in love immediately and has blossomed so much from day 1. We love the comradery and friendship the team has created among all the girls. I’m here to serve on the board to support and help the organization be the best it can be. Go Viks!
President
FLORENCE MCDONALD
The last thing I ever thought I'd be is a cheer mom! My daughter, Zaryah, fell in love on day one, watching her work so hard and seeing her confidence grow made me fall right along with her. VCC's commitment to inclusion, building up with positive encouragement and community service, is what makes it an organization I am proud to be a part of. 💙
ERIN BETHEL
Secretary
Hi, I'm Erin, this is our third year with Vikings Community Cheerleading and from the moment our daughter joined – she found her sport! Over the last few years, it has been a joy and something extremely special to see the athletes evolve as a team and individuals - both on and off the mat. I love how VCC is a place where anyone can find family and community and grow as an athlete. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished so far as a program and look forward to more exciting challenges and adventures! GO BIG BLUE!
VERGIE CLEVELAND
Treasurer
Hi, I am Vergie and I have been a supportive cheer auntie for the last six years helping behind the scenes! I am now officially going into my 2nd year as a cheer mama. My daughter Crimson has been wanting to cheer since she could talk, always looking up to her big cousin. I am excited to have joined the board last year as Treasurer and I am looking forward to continuing to support this amazing organization in any way I can!
VIKINGS COMMUNITY CHEER SIDELINE TEAM INFORMATION
Live to Cheer
Each year as spring begins, Vikings Community Cheerleading begins preparation for our sideline season cheering on the Junior Vikings Football teams. Practices begin in May with a summer break at the end of June. We resume in July and continue our season practices through the end of September. We cheer at both home and away games every Saturday starting at the end of August through the end of October. Our mini half season sideline team will attend one practice a week starting in July and will only attend the first half of all home games.
VCC cheers for the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade Vikings football teams. We split our squad into three teams then assign each squad to cheer at one grade-level game each weekend, rotating which grade-levels we cheer for every weekend. For this, we use a rotation schedule, so each week the grade that each squad cheers for changes to allow our cheerleaders to experience cheering for different football teams. Since we cheer on a rotation schedule, we unfortunately cannot place our cheerleaders to cheer only for siblings/family members games.
To be eligible to cheer with VCC's full season team, all interested participants must be at least 6 years of age as of August 31st. For our half season mini team, all interest participants must be at least 4 years of age as of August 31. The sideline teams for VCC are no-cut, so we welcome all who are interested. Throughout the season, we expect that our cheerleaders demonstrate extreme dedication and positive attitudes working towards uplifting each other and their community. We reserve the right to remove any athlete(s) at any time for any violation of our Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to decline any athlete(s) new registration who has been in violation of our Code of Conduct at any time in the past.
VIKINGS ELITE COMPETITION TEAM INFORMATION
Born to Compete
Each year as the sideline season begins, Vikings Community Cheerleading also starts preparation for our competition season. Practices begin in mid-May with a summer break at the end of June through the end of July, then we resume in July and continue our season through March of the following year. We participate in
5-6 competitions in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area between December and February. There is an additional fee for competition that varies from year to year.
To be eligible to compete with VCC, all cheerleaders ages 8-13 must have actively participated in the current year’s sideline season and be 8 years of age as of August 31st. The cheerleaders must have also demonstrated extreme dedication and positive attitudes throughout the entirety of the sideline season. All cheerleaders ages 14 and up are not required to participate in the sideline season to be a part of the competition team. All cheerleaders will also partake in tryouts to determine placement on one of our two competition teams. We do reserve the right to ask cheerleaders to sit out for competition season if we are noticing a lack of dedication and/or skill level that is below the rest of the team, but we will always give cheerleaders an opportunity first. We reserve the right to remove any athlete(s) at any time for any violation of our Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to decline any athlete(s) new registration who has been in violation of our Code of Conduct at any time in the past.
Teams:
* Traditional Rec Level 1
* Performance Rec Level 2.1-3.1
PRACTICE GYM AND INFORMATION
University Place Area
Spring/Summer Location - Cirque Park
Sideline: Tues. 6-8 pm and Thurs. 6-7 pm
Mini Sideline: Thurs. 6-7pm
Competition: Mon. 6-8 pm and Thurs. 7-8 pm
Fall/Winter Location - Olympic View Baptist Church
September:
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Sideline: Thurs. 6-8pm
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Mini Sideline: Thurs. 6-7pm
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Traditional Competition
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Tues. 5-6:30pm and Wed. 5-6:30pm
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Performance Competition
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Tues. 6:30-8:30pm and Wed. 6:30-8:30pm
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October - March:
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Traditional Competition:
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Tues. 5-6:30pm and Wed. 5-6:30pm
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Performance Competition:
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Tues. 6:30-8:30pm and Wed. 6:30-8:30pm
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Event Registration
Tue, Jul 16Cirque Park (as long as weather allows)Jul 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jul 18, 2024, 7:00 PMCirque Park (as long as weather allows), 7401 Cirque Dr W, University Place, WA 98466, USA
Sat, Jun 29Due 7/24Jun 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – Jul 24, 2024, 11:59 PMDue 7/24
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Click to Download Forms
Registration for the 2024-2025 cheer season is OPENING ON APRIL 23.
Please check back in April 2024 for the 2024-2025 season registration information.
SIDELINE REGISTRATION FORM
In order to register for the VCC sideline squad, please fill out this form then email it to us at vikscommunitycheer@gmail.com. This form is due by May 4 for our full season sideline team ages 6 and up. The cost for the sideline season registration for the full season team is $200.
This form is due by July 20 for our mini half season team. The cost for sideline season registration for the mini half season team is $100.
Head to the events registration page to pay now.
COMPETITION REGISTRATION FORM
In order to participate in VCC Competition cheer, athletes ages 8-13 must have actively participated in the current sideline season, attended the placement clinic and tryouts to determine their team, and filled out this form in its entirety. Athletes ages 14 and up must have attended the placement clinic and tryouts to determine their team, and filled out this form in its entirety. Completed forms may be sent to vikscommunitycheer@gmail.com
MIGHTY MINIS TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Are you age 4-6 years old and interested in being a cheerleader? We'd love to have you join our all new Mighty Mini half-season cheer team! The cost for season registration is $100. Please check the costs page for information regarding uniform cost.
Please head to the event registration page to pay now! Please also fill out the registration form below and bring it to our first practice on July 25th from 6-7pm!
COSTS
Uniforms. Accessories. Camp Apparel. Season Expenses.
These are estimated prices. Costs vary per season.
GIRLS UNIFORM
PACKAGE (Full Season Team)
$694.00 approx.
This price includes all Varsity items:
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Uniform shell, skirt, and liner ($285)
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Warm up jacket and pants set ($155)
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Sports bra and shorts set ($55)
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Cheer Shoes ($48)
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1 blue, 1 white pom & 1 pink pom ($51)
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Backpack ($100)
GIRLS AND BOYS SEPARATE UNIFORM PIECES (All Teams)
$95.00 approx.
This price includes required uniform pieces that are separate from the packages:
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1 team T-shirts ($15)
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2 Sideline bows ($60)
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Pink socks ($8)
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Sideline cone ($8)
BOYS UNIFORM
PACKAGE (Full Season Team)
$480.00 approx.
This price includes all Varsity items:
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Uniform top ($70)
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Uniform shorts ($70)
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Warm up jacket ($100)
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Warm up pants ($90)
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Cheer shoes ($45)
CHEER INTEREST CAMP (Full Season Team Ages 6 and up)
$85 per participant
Includes a T-shirt
(Pre-register to guarantee the correct size - Register on the Spring Interest Camp event on the Upcoming Events page)
SIDELINE SEASON (Full Season Team)
$200 per participant
Season registration. Print and fill out the registration form on the registration page or email it to vikscommunitycheer@gmail.com, then head to the upcoming events page to submit your season payment.
VIKINGS ELITE COMPETITION SEASON
$2,200 per participant approx.
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VCC registration fee ($305)
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UCA competitions ($345)
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Bow and shirt ($50)
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Nationals ($1,500)
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Elite Competition Uniform ($450)
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Additional cost for performance rec team only
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MINI TEAM CHEER INTEREST CAMP
$40 per participant
Includes a T-shirt
(Pre-register to guarantee the correct size - Register on the Mini Interest Camp event on the Upcoming Events page)
MINI SIDELINE SEASON (Half Season Team Ages 4-6)
$100 per participant
Season registration. Print and fill out the registration form on the registration page or email it to vikscommunitycheer@gmail.com, then head to the upcoming events page to submit your season payment.
MINI TEAM UNIFORM PACKAGE
$190 per participant
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Uniform top ($30)
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Uniform skirt ($30)
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Uniform sweatshirt ($20)
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Uniform pants ($20)
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Shoes ($35)
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1 blue, 1 white & 1 pink pom ($51)
If you are interested in joining Vikings Community Cheerleading but need financial assistance, please contact us. We do everything we can to not turn anyone away!
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vikings Community Cheerleading does several community service events throughout the year which include school supply drives, food drives, cleaning up our community, and more!
UNIVERSITY PLACE DUCK DAY PARADE
Every year, VCC participates in the UP duck parade as a way to be involved with the community and show young kids what cheerleading is all about!
JR. DAFFODIL PARADE
In 2023, VCC had the opportunity to participate in the Jr. Daffodil Parade. The athletes got to walk through Proctor District, cheering for their community and showing young kids what our team and cheerleading is all about!
Cheer, Dance, and Instructional Videos
Cheer, Dance, and Instructional Videos
Are You Ready to Win?
Fire It Up Vikings
Go, Go Big Blue
Vikings onto Victory
VCC CHEERS AND DANCES
Want to learn VCC's cheers and dances?
Review the lists then head to the video page to find videos of all of the cheers and dances.
CALL LIST
Click the link below to access the cheer call list. The call list is a list of all of the VCC cheers and how to call them at games. This is how the captains would call the cheers to let the team know what cheer they are doing.
CHEER LIST
Click the link below to access every cheer that VCC does. This list includes each of the cheers and all of the words for each cheer. The numbers by the cheers on this list match with the cheers on the call list. You can also find the name of the dances we do at the bottom of this list
VALUED SPONSORSHIPS
Help young kids become cheerleaders!
As a non-profit organization, VCC is supported solely by contributions from local businesses, organizations and individuals. In addition to our community service endeavors, we will conduct year-round fund raising activities that offer local businesses a cost-effective and tax-deductible promotional opportunity. If you are interested in partnering with VCC to promote your business, or simply in making a tax-deductible contribution to support the VCC vision, we would love to hear from you!
Any funds received above and beyond these expenses will be used to support charitable organizations and endeavors in and around the University Place, WA community.
OLYMPIC VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
Thank you to OVBC for providing VCC with a wonderful practice space.
4707 Elwood Dr W, University Place, WA 98466
GET TO KNOW US
To get to know our program better and understand how our program runs, please feel free to download and read our bylaws.