About Lowcountry Elite

Thanks for your interest in the Lowcountry Elite All-Star Cheer Program. Formerly the James Island All-Stars, our program is offered by the City of Charleston Gymnastics Training Center and is designed to develop the tumbling, stunting, jump, and dance skills necessary to perform a fast-paced 2 ½ minute choreographed group routine. For the 2010-11 season our program will be open to athletes ages 5-18*, who are divided into Senior (18 and under), Junior (13 and under), Mini (8 and under), and Tiny (age 4 & 5) age divisions.

We are sanctioned by USASF and compete at regional competitions and perform at exhibition events like gymnastics recitals and the City of Charleston Holiday Parade.

To learn more about the program and all-star cheerleading in general, please check out the links on the left. Thanks for visiting, and check back often for the latest news and photos from our events!

All-Star cheerleading is a rapidly growing sport that combines performance ability and athleticism. All-Star cheerleaders do not cheer for another sports team, but instead practice the skills needed to compete a high-energy routine against other All-Star cheer squads.

All-Star cheerleaders generally come from many different schools and some cheer for a school or recreational league also. No experience is required, but cheer, gymnastics, or dance experience are definitely helpful.

While skills and routines can be taught, commitment and dedication is essential. Starting August 1, 2009, there will be a strict attendance policy that limits cheerleaders to no more than 2 absences per semester, with additional penalties for tardiness and leaving early. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the team (as would missing a competition). There will also be a Code of Conduct that all of the girls will sign next season so that we reinforce positive attitudes, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Mascot: Marlins

Colors: Navy, red, white and silver

Facility: Charleston Gymnastics Training Center (located at the James Island Recreation Center at 1088 Quail Drive, Charleston, SC 29412)

*The age of the competitor as of August 31, 2010 will be the age used for competition purposes throughout the 2010-2011 season for all divisions.