So i'm in 8th grade and going to be a freshman next year and i was thinking about trying for the cheer team.
I'm in a tumbling class once a week.
And I used to cheer so I do have some experiance.
I was just wondering what judgues usally look for in high school cheer tryouts and some basic stunts you need to know.
PLLEEAASSE HELP!
thanks :)
2007-03-07 11:02:38 · 7 answers · asked by C. 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
As a current high school 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. Girls must maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average or risk being dropped from the squad for a season. If the grade point average is not raised, she is dropped for the year.
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. I have seen many good candidates dropped due to the inability to start a cheer at any point in the routine. We teach one cheer, one chant and a pretty complex 1 minute dance routine. The girls are given 3 days to learn this with tryouts on day 4.
Tumbling/Gymnastics to include cartwheel, roundoff, and back hand spring. 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. Extra points are given for girls who can do arabesques or scorpions.
Judges always look for personality and smiles as well as how well the contender keeps their movements sharp and in proper form! No sloppy arms, wrists etc. You can lose lots of points in this area.
The girls must do 3 jumps: herkie, toe touch, 1 other. You can work on these first on the floor....stretching yourself just a little bit more everyday until you have proper form. Then work on taking it to the air. When you have your prep and jump perfected, put 1 pound weights on each ankle and jump with them on from that point on. When it comes time for tryouts, take the weights off...you'll jump higher than ever because you have become used to jumping with more weight!
Most of all, the judges are looking for girls who have the ability to work as a team and engage the crowd to cheer on their school! make the judges feel like cheering with you by engaging them every time you get a chance.
If I were you, I would go to the cheer coach and ask what the requirements for your school are. She may be able to answer lots of your questions, and possibly introduce you to other girls that are in your same position. You could practice together....regardless of what others may tell you....this is a good thing!
For pics, help and cheers that you can learn, go to
cheerleading.about.com
best wishes to you!
2007-03-08 04:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by coachls 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tips For Cheer Tryouts
2016-12-28 15:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheer Tryout Tips
2016-10-06 23:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by porcelli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, well i've been on varsity for two years.
judges look for facials [[ smiles/ surprised looks/ etc]] -try practicing in the mirror-
you at least want a roundoph backhandspring. tucks are better though.
remember not to freak. eat a good breakfast and get there early. so you have plenty of time to streack and warm-up.
practice! practice! practice! your tryout routine. forgetting it is embarrasing.
also look cute. streach your legs [[splits]] so your jumps are high.
and last but not least. stay calm. if you oon;t make it this year, tryout next year. GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-07 11:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by shannon_suicide_:) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya need to know basic gymnastics:cartwheels that sort of thing. Also, if u do get on the team, don't wear 2 much makeup, no matter how much the older cheerleaders bug you to, if they are really like that, otherwise like with mascara, you look like you are crying black tears.
Hope you get on the team!
Good Luck! =D I've got faith in you. You are probably gonna get in anyway.
2007-03-07 11:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. Thang 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting discussion!
2016-08-23 20:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by concetta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep smiling. And dont wear nail polish. :)
2007-03-07 11:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by lil miss kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋