You are here:

Cheerleading/Starting an All Star Cheer Program

Advertisement

Expert: Kimmi - 3/31/2009


Question
I am starting a competitive cheerleading team.  We are
already in the process of getting the liability insurance
we need.  We will NOT be having our own gym just renting a
few hours a week of a local facility.  Do we need to get a
business license or anything to do with business taxes?

Answer
Hi April,

   I don't know if you HAVE to, but it is a good idea. I vaguely remember having to go and apply for a tax id number so that I could open a business checking account. I had to choose between LLC and Non-Profit, but the non-profit required another form of some sort. Your best bet is to consult a business attorney on this. It may not be what you want to do, but in the end, it will be the safest bet!

Happy Cheering,
Kimmi

Cheerleading

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Kimmi

Expertise

I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.