YOUR ESTIMATED SEASON
$8,040 – $11,480
For 1 athlete at Prep level
THE GAP NOBODY MENTIONS
Gym packet quotes
$4,800 – $5,500
Tuition + comp dues + uniform + reg
Real family cost
$8,040 – $11,480
+ travel, spectator, parking, food, banquet
Gap your packet didn't mention:
$3,240 – $5,980
PEAK MONTH
Apr
~$1,509 – $2,042
Tuition + comp dues + travel + bid spike. Most families don't see it coming.
WHERE IT GOES
Cost breakdown
Gym fees (tuition, comp dues, uniform, reg)
$4,800 – $5,500
Travel + hotels
$2,440 – $4,300
Spectator entry, parking, venue food
$800 – $1,680
Almost never in the packet
MONTH BY MONTH
When the bills hit
The amber bar is your peak month. The early months pace evenly — the back half is where most rookie families get caught off guard.
SAVINGS TARGET
$737 – $1,052 / month
Set aside this much each month for 12 months and you'll cover the full season plus a 10% cushion.
Estimates are based on typical all-star cheer programs in the US. Your specific gym and competition schedule may differ. CheerBanq's app uses your actual gym's numbers for a precise plan.