2025-26 Estimated Family Expenses
Cheerleading is currently not considered a "sport" within the Minneapolis Public School district and while the SWHS Lakers cheer program receives a small amount of funding from the Southwest High School Athletic Department/MPS district and the Southwest Foundation, the majority of the costs land on our families and business sponsors in order to keep our growing program maintained.
*2025-2026 Expected Family Expenses:
Due Date: JUNE 1, 2025:
UCA Camp (Optional but highly recommended for Competition Team) $260
Cheer Apparel: $110 for mandatory gear (if not previously ordered) + chosen options
Due Date: AUGUST 15, 2025:
Fall Booster Fee: $150 (Sideline and Competition Teams)
Choreographer Camp: $220 (Optional, but highly recommended for Competition Team)
Fall Sports Participation Fee: $75 to SWHS AD ($25 for those receiving Educational Benefits)
Date: TBA by SWHS Athletic Department
Due Date: November 3, 2025:
Winter Booster Fee: $200 (Competition Team only)
Winter Sports Participation Fee: $75 to SWHS AD ($25 for those receiving Educational Benefits)
Date: TBA by SWHS Athletic Department
*Cheer Scholarships are available per the Cheer Booster Chairs and Head Coach Terry's discretion. All inquiries are kept confidential!
Cheer Scholarships do NOT cover cheer camps/clinics.
Included: Essential apparel (two cheer t-shirts + skirt), exempt from booster fee and competition fee payments.
*Contract must be signed by athlete, parent, and Head Coach Terry Clark.
All cheer scholarship recipients are required to participate in ALL fundraisers.