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Programs and Tryouts page header for Onyx Cheer Co. Dark obsidian background with chrome silver text reading Programs and Tryouts. Tagline below reads Everything you need to know about joining Onyx. Diamond gem icon centered above the heading. Gemstone accent lighting in corners in ruby red amethyst purple and jade green. Onyx Cheer Co. competitive recreational cheer program Katy and West Houston Texas 2026 2027 season.

Comparison chart of cheer program options. School and rec sideline: 1-2 practices per week weekday, 0 competitions, fall only season, lowest cost, best fit for intro to cheer and school spirit. Half-season all-star: 1-2 practices per week, 2-3 competitions, December through May season, moderate cost, best fit for a taste of all-star. Onyx Cheer: Sunday only in fall plus 2 times per week in winter and spring, 4 competitions, October through May season, affordable cost, best fit for serious training with a balanced season. Full all-star: 2-3 practices per week, 6 or more competitions, November through May season, highest cost, best fit for all-in competitors with year-round focus.

Onyx Cheer Co. evaluation process graphic for the 2026 2027 cheer tryout season in Katy Texas. Four step tryout process shown left to right. Step 1 Parent Call August 9 — meet the coaches learn about the program and get questions answered. Step 2 Tryouts Friday August 14 and Sunday August 16 — athletes showcase skills jumps tumbling and performance in a low pressure training environment. Step 3 Work Groups August 23 — athletes participate in work groups as coaches build teams and finalize placements. Step 4 Team Reveal September 1 — teams are announced and athletes celebrate their placement. Youth cheer tryouts West Houston 2026. Affordable competitive cheer program for kids Katy TX.

Onyx Cheer Co. placement philosophy and skill evaluation graphic for youth cheer tryouts in Katy and West Houston Texas 2026. Left side shows how we evaluate with four categories: Tumbling including standing and running passes. Jumps including technique height and flexibility. Stunting including base backspot and flyer skills. Performance including motions facials sharpness and coachability. Right side shows three skill categories: Performance Ready meaning clean consistent execution the athlete can hit the skill in routine conditions. Mastered meaning technically correct and building consistency the athlete owns the skill but it is not yet routine ready. Developing meaning foundational skill in progress the athlete is actively learning and improving. Bottom section shows level skills. Level 1 skills include cartwheel forward roll bridge kick over back walkover back walkover switch leg front walkover and back walkover series. Level 2 skills include back handspring round off back handsp

Onyx Cheer Co. important dates calendar for the 2026 2027 competitive cheer season in Katy and West Houston Texas. Key dates listed: Parent Call August 9. Tryouts August 14 and 16. Work Groups August 23. Team Reveal September 1. Commitment Deadline September 15. Team Stunt Clinic September 18. Choreography Camps September 20 September 27 or October 4 depending on team. Last Competition May 1 through 2. Summer Clinics include The Stunt Lab July 12 and The Tryout Prep Experience July 26 open to all athletes. Practice breaks observed: Fall Break October 11. Thanksgiving Week November 22 through November 29. Winter Break December 20 through January 2. January 18. February 15. Spring Break March 7 through March 14. Easter Weekend with practice still held Monday March 29. Katy ISD calendar observed. Youth cheer program schedule greater Houston area 2026 2027 season. Join a cheer team Katy Texas.

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678-233-4806

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25700 Interstate 45, #4119

The Woodlands, TX 77386

EIN #: 41-5217544

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Onyx Cheer Company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Katy, TX (EIN 41-5217544). Onyxcheer.org is the official website of Onyx Cheer Company. © 2026 Onyx Cheer Company. All rights reserved.

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