North Little Rock Parks and Recreation is officially inviting young athletes to join its NLR Youth Cheerleading program for the upcoming season. Tryouts and team placements for the 2026–2027 Elite Star Recreation Competition Teams will take place on Saturday, June 13th, at the North Heights Community Center, located at 4801 Allen Street. The program is open to youth ages 6 to 14, and all cheer skill levels are welcome to participate.
A mandatory cheer skill clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by tryout evaluations starting at 1:00 p.m. Participants are required to wear a black tank top, black shorts, a white bow, and athletic cheer shoes. Please bring a light lunch or snack and a water bottle. We will also be hosting weekly Open Gym sessions every Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. While these sessions offer an excellent opportunity for athletes to sharpen their skills and build confidence before the evaluations, attendance at the open gyms is entirely optional and not a requirement for tryouts.
For additional information regarding our recreation and competitive cheer programs, please contact the NLRPR Program Unit directly at 501-791-8545.
