Cheerleading Info Center

Cheerleading Formations

Have you incorporated lots of formation changes in your routines?  Do you need some tips?  Well, here are some things to consider when choosing your formations:

 

1. How many team members do you have?

2. How many formations do you want in 1 chant / cheer or dance?

3. Order your formations so that the change or transition between formations will be as invisible as possible.

4. Remember, formations are seen from all sides.

5. Think about the placement of each cheerleader.  For example, keep stunt groups together, stronger dancers in the front, etc.

6. To make your formation even more exciting, add level changes.  For example, in a Bowling Pin formation, have the cheerleaders in the first few rows on their knees.

For more details including photos and video tips, click CHEERLEADING FORMATIONS.

Stretching for Cheerleaders

Stretching is a very important part of your conditioning.  It can improve your jumps, help to prevent injuries, as well as improve your flexibility.  Here are some tips to remember when stretching:

 

 

Stretching Tips:

• Always warm up first.
• Stretch BEFORE your full practice.  A good warm up will make all the difference in your performance.
• Stretching AFTER your practice is extremely important too.  Hold your stretches LONGER during your cool down as this is the time you gain flexibility in your muscles.
• Stretch to the point of mild discomfort, not pain.
• Hold each stretch for 15 to 20 seconds.
• Repeat each stretch 2 to 5 times, trying to stretch a little further each time.
• Do not bounce while you are stretching.

For more stretching photos and a how to video, click STRETCHING FOR CHEERLEADERS.

How to fill out a College Application

Do you have questions about how to fill out your college application?  Do you know all of the terms?  Well, here is a great video to help you get started:

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Coach Carlotta Pulfer's Cheerleaders

Coach Carlotta Pulfer from Lima, sent this wonderful photo of her cheer team including:  Olivia, Hannah, Jacqueline, Jennessa, Kasey, Kelsey, Abby, Ambyr, Kyra, and Briana.

Thank you for the photo ladies and have a wonderful season!
  

Cheer Up Broward Leadership Team - We Want You!

CIC is looking for Varsity Cheerleaders in Broward County Florida to represent their school on a very special cheerleading team - Cheer UP Broward.  

If you are looking for an amazing leadership experience and want to make a difference in your community, Cheer UP Broward is for you.  If you:

· Need Service Hours

· Don’t mind being on a “reality type TV show”

· Want amazing Leadership Training and to meet powerful women in Broward County

· Want to make new friends

· Want to make a difference in the lives of people and animals in our community

· And SO MUCH MORE

Please fill out the application today. 

Application Deadline is:

Friday, November 6, 2009

CLICK HERE for details!

 

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WOW - it is truly amazing what a young girl can do!  What do you think about what she said?

Things You Should Know - US Supreme Court

There are 9 people on our Supreme Court - the highest court in the land.

Cheerleading Flyer Positions

Do you know all of the Flyer positions? Click Here for  info on the cupie, scorpian, heel stretch and more!

FREE Cheerleading Classifieds!

Do you have something you want to sell?  Do you want a coaching job or do you have one to offer?  CLICK HERE to post your cheerleading item in our classifieds for FREE!

Football Chants for Cheerleaders

Do need some new chants for football season?  Well CLICK HERE for a list of chants for offense, defense, and chants you can do any time.