Cheerleading
About Ankeny Cheerleading
Ankeny Cheerleading is a vibrant embodiment of enthusiasm, athleticism, and leadership, dedicated to serving as a beacon of spirit and support within our community. Our cheerleaders perform high-energy routines that showcase a range of stunts and tumbling skills, reflecting their commitment to both personal growth and team unity. Beyond refining their own athletic abilities, Ankeny Cheerleaders focus on uplifting and collaborating with their teammates to foster collective success. This spirit of encouragement extends not only to their squad but also to the other sports teams they support and the broader community. If you’re ready to contribute to this dynamic environment and make a positive impact, we invite you to try out for the upcoming season of Ankeny Cheerleading!
Time Commitment
Ankeny Cheerleaders time commitment varies by squad. Typically, each team will practice twice a week, varying from 1-2 hours, with one game during the fall season, and two games a week during the winter season. Game times can be found on the CIML Website.
The Ankeny Competition Cheer team is eligible for a cheerleader on any fall squad to try out. In addition to their sideline practices, competitive cheerleaders will have additional practices and 3-4 competitions on the weekends during the fall season.
Please see our program book for more details.
Competitive Competition State Records
4A Stunt Group Division:
- State Champions: 2023
- 3rd place: 2022
4A Game Time Division:
- 4th Place: 2023
Cheerleading Kids Clinic!
If you would like your child ages 3-12 to cheer with the Ankeny Cheerleaders, please see the registration link.
Ankeny Cheerleading Sponsorship Form
Meet the Coaches
Kylie Suda (Head Coach)
Coach Kylie was a gymnast and cheerleader throughout her childhood both in club and high school. She then cheered for 4 years at Iowa State on the Coed Squad. After graduation, she began coaching at AHS in 2023!
Caleb (Asst. Varsity Coach)
Coach Caleb began his cheer career at Iowa Central. He cheered there for three years. After graduating from Iowa Central, Caleb volunteered to coach AHS with their Stunt group routine in 2022 and 2023 before joining the coaching staff at AHS in 2024!
Paige (JV Cheer Coach)
Coach Paige cheered throughout high school. After graduating from UNI, Coach Paige began teaching at AHS in 2022 as well as coaching on the cheer squad in 2023!
Jen (Freshman Cheer Coach)
Coach Jen coached the Ottumwa Wrestling cheer squad for many years before moving to Ankeny and joining the AHS Cheer staff in 2024!
Josie (JV Cheer Coach: Basketball)
If cheerleading applicants have any questions regarding tryouts or the upcoming season they may email the head coach, Kylie Suda.