There’s something coming up next week that will get both parents and kids cheering.

Moffat County Thunder Cheer will host a clinic free to girls and boys of all ages from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Monday and running throughout the week at the team’s gym at Suite 119 of Centennial Mall.

Coaches will be “reviewing the basic fundamentals of cheer” for those who might not be well-established in the sport and want to get involved, said coaching staff member Amber Snow.

“We’ll be going over jumps, tumbling, stunts and dance,” Snow said.

Parents must sign a waiver of liability for kids to participate and all who join in the activities will receive a certificate.

Participants will learn a routine that they will perform during Craig’s Fourth of July parade. And, for those who decide they want to get further involved with Thunder Cheer, the same routine will be used as part of MCT tryouts July 9 to 11.

Snow said this is the first time a tryout has been part of Thunder Cheer. Because the overall group keeps expanding in numbers, coaches will be evaluating cheerleaders to make sure they’re all on “skill-appropriate” teams.

“Everybody makes a team,” Snow said.

MCT hosted its year-end awards night last week and competed in May at the Best in the West Nationals in Las Vegas, with Minis and Seniors each placing fifth in their age groups and the Youth team ranked as a finalist.

For more information, call 970-846-9054 or 970-756-0588.