Minnetonka Community Education

Discover the excitement of cheerleading in a fun, team-oriented, and competitive setting. Coaches will focus on safety, teamwork, sportsmanship and making positive choices to help athletes improve their skills and prepare for advanced cheer teams in the future. The Middle School Competitive Cheer team is designed for grades 5-9 and is focused on fostering development in the sport of cheerleading. Previous cheer/gymnastics/dance experience is helpful for participating on this team, but not mandatory. The season runs June to January. June through August summer practices are from 5:30-7:30 pm on Wednesdays in the MME small wood gym. Practices will occur each Wednesday following the first practice on June 18th. September-January practices are Tuesdays and Wednesday nights at Minnetonka Middle School East from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. This is a competitive team - all practices are mandatory and critical to team safety and success. Participants are expected to fully commit to the team and be present prior to signing up and becoming a member. The team will perform at middle school sporting events, community events, and local/state cheer competitions. *Please Note The Universal Cheer Association (UCA) states that participants must attend a school within the Minnetonka district to be eligible for this Minnetonka program. Team Learning Camp #1: May 29th and May 31st from 6-7:30 pm Team Learning Camp #2: May 31st from 2-5 pm Tryout Day: will be on Tuesday, June 3rd from 6-8:30 pm. **All three dates will be held at MME in the small wood gym. Class fee covers: Full uniform and fees for events.

Join a fun, progressive, full-participation class and learn exercises that will strengthen your mind and body. Learn skills while building muscle, power, flexibility and agility while improving your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Class per Belt Breakdown: Beginners, White & Yellow Belt: 6:00-6:30 pm Gold-Green Belt: 6:35-7:05 pm Blue-Purple Belt: 7:10-7:40 pm Instruments & Sparring*: 7:45-8:15 pm Red, Brown & Black Belt: 8:20-8:50 pm *Concurrent enrollment in a belt class is required. This class is for students 8+ and who have a yellow belt or high in the Nation Treasure Kung Fu program. Belt testing is optional with an additional fee. Uniforms are available for purchase but are not required. Instrument and Sparring classes are available upon instructor referral. To register for an instrument or sparring class, please call 952-401-6800. National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. is directed by SiFu Al Lam, International Master. Temple-trained in Mainland China, Si-Fu is a Hong Kong Champion and has over 35 years of teaching experience with youth and adults. He was the instructor of the University of Minnesota Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded "Instructor of the Year" by the University Recreational Sports Department.