Next year I'll be going to a new school and I want to try out for cheerleading. But there are a few obstacles.

Question

I really think it would be fun and I would love to get some exercise (I'm not fat, but I'm no toothpick, either). But here's the catch: when I think about it, there might be some bad parts. For one thing, I'm not EXTREMELY flexible, so I probably won't make the squad. Secondly, I have a twisted spine, and I might have to do surgery sometime during the year, and I will have to give up cheerleading and all, and thirdly, I might not be able to attend practice. I don't know what days or times they are, but I have dance lessons that start at 5:00 PM (though practice should end no later than 4:15, I expect). My mom and dad work full-time jobs, and my babysitter is really the only one who can take me. Oh, and what about my other interests? I like drama and singing, and I might not be able to do them if I cheer...I still don't know the schedule, so I'm not positive. I want to make my decision soon, so that if I decide to try out, I can start practicing my jumps and all that. Please, help?!?!?!

Answer 1

i would say go for! i had some friends that did it and had a blast! it does take a LOT of time though!!! i had a friend that was in dance and had to quite dance in order to do extra stuff such as cheerleading at school.

Answer 2

I'm a cheerleader for my school....i think u can do it...u dint have to be a toothpick...not at all! u dint have to be that flexible either....just practice doing splits while watching t.v....when ever u have time...u will get better at jumps.....u dint have to be able to do a full back flip...so theres no worries there....i really cant help u whit the spine thing....sry...about the practice thing...talk to the coach about it [if u do make it] and telll that things r going on...she willl try to help u...u can also get together with friends that r on the squad to help u with things u missed.....car pulll is a great way not to get into your parents schedule...just ask friends to help out....just try your best...do the thing that u love and would love to keep on doing...remember that the coaches r there to help...so dont be scared to ask.....

hope that helped u some how....GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 3

Sounds to me that you can't give 100% if you will be missing practices and maybe even leaving the team at sometime. Cheerleading is a team sport and the other squad members will be affected too when you miss (or leave). I have a rule at my house, "Give 100% to one thing, not 50% to two". This is only my answer though. The real answer will have to come from you. Good luck to you in your new school.

Answer 4

Talk to the coach. That is the only person who can say for sure if it will work out. :^)