The Family YMCA at Tarrytown, under the direction of Cindy Guzman, started its YMCA Elite All-Stars Cheer program a few months before the pandemic. Now, for the fourth year, our team won a spot in the most prestigious invitational in the sport of Cheer: an opportunity to compete at the Nationals, which will be held May 7-10, 2026 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Disney, in Orlando, FL. Participation at Nationals -- called the Summit for All-Star Cheer Programs -- is by invitation only, and it is a testament to how hard our YMCA athletes and their coach have worked.
This competition is a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these girls, aged 8 to 16. They will compete against the best squads in the country. They will have the opportunity to make lasting connections with girls from across the country and be exposed to college scouts and potential scholarships. But the high cost of participation in this competition could cause our Cheer squad to miss those opportunities. Over 50% of the Cheer squad families are eligible for financial assistance and will be challenged to cover the total travel and lodging expenses needed to make this incredible opportunity a reality for their young athletes.
We sent our Y Angels All-Star Team to Nationals last May, AND NOW it is the junior team's turn - our Y Diamonds. We've raised $7,000 so far, but need your help to raise $18,000 more!
That is why we are asking YOU -- our friends, colleagues and supporters of the Y -- to consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Tarrytown YMCA Elite All-Stars Diamond Cheer squad! Your contribution could make all the difference for these girls and their families.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR Y FAMILY!
PLEASE HELP US SEND Y CHEER TO NATIONALS!
Every dollar makes a difference! Last year, our Y Angels made it and went to Nationals, a thrilling experience for our girls. Our YMCA Elite All-Star -Diamonds have won a bid for Nationals 2026! We have raised $7000 thus far, but need your help to send the team to nationals!