Gymnastics, Cheer, and Dance Mission Statement ❤️
“To inspire confident, respectful athletes through safe and fun gymnastics, cheer, and dance programs — fostering fitness, teamwork, and a love of movement, while giving parents peace of mind.”
About Us 🎀
Sparklers cheerleading is a competitive cheer team. Our annual tryouts are held end of August/early September and our practices begin in early October. For our upcoming season, tryouts are currently scheduled for Sunday, August 30th with minis here from 10-12pm and juniors and seniors here from 12:30-4:30pm. Teams are as follows:
- Minis: Grades K-2
- Juniors: Grades 3-5
- Seniors: Grades 6-12
*We place athletes based on their grade level, but those with standout skills might just find themselves on a higher-level team so make sure to check all teams. No worries—everyone will be on the right team for their talents, and no one will be placed down.*
Competitions generally begin at the end of February/beginning of March and are mostly done on Sunday mornings, except for cheer state which is occasionally hosted on a Saturday in April/May. *We are currently in season until 5/1/2026.
Cheer Staff 📣
Recreation Supervisor: Jen Mikos
Program Coordinator: Destiny Skelnik
Mini Team Coaches: Coach Destiny, Coach Ali, & Coach Cadence
Junior Team Coaches: Coach Jordan & Coach Adrianna
Senior Team Coach: Coach Destiny & Coach Jordan
More Information ❓
Inquiries for future seasons or tumbling classes, please contact Destiny at 708-752-8120 or email dskelnik@oakforestparks.org for more details. Let’s cheer our way to an unforgettable season! ✨🥇
























