I really am looking for advice on how I can be a cheerleader. I love the sport and I know it's very very hard. I'm in grade six now but next year I was hoping to tryout for the cheerleading squad. I've searched everywhere: the libery,movies,the internet,even talking to the school's cheerleading coach!! I'm looking for replys that can tell me how to stretch daily, what I should know and learn how to do and how to do it. Also, please don't say anything stupid because I seriously need help with this. If you are an expirenced cheerleader already, that's so awsome but please atleast take the time to help someone inspired of what you do out.:)
Thanks sooo much!
Lori
2007-02-09 09:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by cheersweetieluv12 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
As a current cheer coach, I can tell you what we expect from our girls.
First and foremost we stress academics. Being a good cheerleader requires a great deal of practice, and this can sometimes hurt your grade point average. We always stress that you can't go on in life to make a living at cheerleading....you have to have an education to do that.
As for the actual requirements:
Knowledge of routines, cheers and chants: Know them backwards and forwards....well enough to begin them anywhere in the middle of the cheer.
Tumbling/Gymnastics to include cartwheel, roundoff, and back hand spring at the minimum. Girls who can do a tuck usually get extra points.
Flexibility and Posture: Be able to do splits and heal stretch. In a Liberty or heal stretch position, hold your balance for 20 seconds.
Judges always look for personality and smiles. Be sure to let yours shine through on try out day!
Keep your movements sharp and in proper form! No sloppy arms, wrists etc. You can lose lots of points in this area.
Remember to be personable. Smile, show a little attitude, even wink at the judges during certain movements.
If you are able, demonstrate as many tumbling techniques as you have. Ditto for jumps. This is where you can out-shine the competition.
Wear your hair in a pony tail, off of your face. Not too much make-up and no jewelry. Let them know that you are a serious contender, not there for a beauty contest.
Best of wishes to you!
2007-02-10 11:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by coachls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheerleading nowadays is all about gymnastics... enroll in a tumbling class at a local gym and ideally you should get a backhandspring before next cheerleading season. Generally, if you have good gym skills- you are a shoe-in for the cheerleading squad
2007-02-10 00:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by la428282 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice
2007-02-09 17:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Stuntman Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps
2007-02-09 18:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by I_go_hyphy_I_go_dumb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well go to a local gym they prob. know where you can try out ...AND you NEED to PRACTICE
2007-02-09 17:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kennedy(: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋