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Cheerleading

While known for their presence on the sidelines of football and basketball games, cheerleaders are athletes, capable of complex stunts and tumbling. Ask questions about this sport here.

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When was the sport of cheerleading invented?

In the late 1890's Thomas Peebles of Princeton University recorded the first cheer. Cheerleading was officially founded in 1898 when Thomas Peebles brought cheelreading to the University of Minnesota and Johnny Campbell. At the U of M Johnny Campbell got the credit with 5 other students for being the first cheerleading squad in America.

What to wear to a tumbling class?

Alright, so your best choice is to wear Soffe shorts. You can find them at Kohls or Macys. And you should wear a white shirt with no writing or pictures on it. Don't roll up your Soffes and tuck in your white shirt with a big ribbon in your hair. Don't go too heavy on the make-up.

Who is the head cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys?

Some Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders from the 2008-2009 Season include:

Trisha Trevino

Ryan Ray

Tobie Percival

Kristen Gauthier

Makenzi Swicegood

Cassie Trammell

Brittany Evans

Julie Jacobs

Nicole Hamilton

Deryn Derbigny

Michelle Keys

Ally Traylor

Tia Williams

Dara McFarlane

Can you go to college for cheer?

Yes, many colleges do offer scholarships and more and more colleges are starting to! Most of the bigger scholarships are from schools in the south were cheering is very popular. However, schools in every part of the country offer them, as well. Sometimes the scholarships are partial, or they may just offer one that pays for your books, for example. Either way, it is worth looking into. There is a list of schools that offer scholarships at: http://danceandcheercompetitions.com/. Just click on " cheer and dance competition news. "

What age should you join cheerleading?

There's no single specific number of hours, but I would recommend as much as possible. When you consider that cheerleading is made up of dance, tumbling, flexibility, jumps, and stunting skills, it's obvious that it takes a while to practice all of those. I'd recommend at least 2 or 3 hours of practice a week with your team, plus you should stretch, exercise, and practice on your own as much as possible.

Describe words that mean cheerleading?

a sport that lots of girls love to do and a very energetic sport AND IS NOT ONLY FOR GIRLY GIRLS!!!!! it is for every one and is fun

How cheerleading got started?

Princeton graduate Thomas Peebles introduced the idea of organized crowds cheering at football games to the University of Minnesota. However, it was not until 1898 that University of Minnesota student Johnny Campbell directed a crowd in cheering "Rah, Rah, Rah! Sku-u-mar, Hoo-Rah! Hoo-Rah! Varsity! Varsity! Varsity, Minn-e-So-Tah!”, making Campbell the very first cheerleader

What is a megaphone?

A megaphone is something cheerleaders speak into to be louder!

How long is a school cheerleading routine?

It depends on the level:

Prep Op Silver- 30 sec. - 1 min.

Prep Op Gold and Platinum- 1 min. & 10 sec.

Level 7 and up- 1 min. & 30 sec.

How do you make a cheer leading squad in middle school?

Gymnastics and dance seem to be part of the cheerleading skill set. If you can find a cheerleader willing to help tutor you to get ready for the tryouts, that would help. However, getting ready may take months rather than weeks since there is a lot to learn.

What weight do you have to be to be a cheerleader?

To become a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys, there is no specific requirement for either height or weight, but a person has to be well-proportioned and lean. Cheerleader must be at least 18 years old.

What is the hardest tumbling move in cheerleading?

a scorp. double down. all girl, or double based. but also a needle, a bow&arrow, & scale are all very visual. but the double down is a must :) Or double up heel stretch bow and arrow scale fortune cookie double up scorpion scale switch kick basket

What is a good chant for cheer tryouts?

i have many cute cheers!

start: defense it's party time. (clap)

hold that line (clap )

defense it's party time

defense push em' back

sack that quarterback

s: raiders get down

turn this game around

(team name) get down (clap)

s:stomp on you

we got the power to we got the power to we got the power to stomp on you

we got the power to we got the power to we got the power to stomp on you (last time)

we got the power to we got the power to we got the power to WHOOP YOU (throw your poms) cute huh?

s:we bad we bad

we we the raiders the raiders

we we we bad we bad (3 times)

this last one is a stunt cheer

s:who are we?

who are who are who are we

were the raiders cant you see so hit em high and knock em low come on raiders go go go!

do this cheer once in windows second time move to your pod and pull your flyer up in a half. then on the last time saying the cheer , when you get to hit em high the two bases will POP the flyer.

i am in FIFTH grade and belong to a cheer team and i have to be POPPED!!!!!!!! in like three or four cheers!!!!!!! hope you like the cheers!!!!!!!!!

What are some ideas for senior cheerleader gifts?

Bath & Body works, Homemade things such as Blankets, quilts, textiles of that sort. Or, you could make brownies or cookies. My cheer coach throws a banquet and gives all the seniors gift cards. My dance teacher knew how to knit, so she knitted everyone blankets.

What is the Best sports at Harvard?

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Heavyweight Crew
  • Lightweight Crew
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Sailing
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling

Why would you like to be a cheerleader?

Good dancers want to become cheerleaders in order to earn good amount of money.

What muscles do you use to base a cheerleading stunt?

Arm Muscles, leg muscles, some back muscles

As a cheerleader, basing requires alot of strength and works your entire core.

To lift girls all the muscles in your arms, wrists, shoulders, as well as your calfs, quads, and your back. . . even your abdomen gets worked if your having a difficult time lifting.

Basing is definitely challenging on your body expecially to your arms and shoulders. I should know, I am one. . . it takes soo much strength and precision.

Why don't the Green Bay Packers have cheerleaders?

The Packers were in fact the first profesional sports team to have cheerleaders and continue to have them today. Today they use the cheerleaders from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay to cheer on their games.

Did Justine orf try out for the 2010-2011 dallas cowboys cheerleaders?

No she didn't. She has since married and moved on to a career in the nursing field.

Where could you go to be a cheerleader?

You can go to varsity.com and they have a list of National Cheerleaders Association camps and Universal Cheerleaders Association camps for summer and I think through competition season as well.

Who is the best cheerleading group?

These are the results in each category from The 2011 Cheerleading Worlds:Small Senior All Girl Level 5 - Cheer Athletics Panthers

Small Senior Limited Coed Level 5 - Brandon All Atars Senior Black

Large Senior All Girl Level 5 - Maryland Twisters F5

Large Senior Limited Coed Level 5 - Twist & Shout Senior Obsession

Senior Unlimited Coed Level 5 - California All Stars

International Open All Girl Level 5 - GymTyme All Stars Pink

International Open Coed Level 5 - Top Gun All Atars

Large Senior Semi-Limited Coed Level 5 - ACE of Birmingham Warriors

International Open All Girl Level 6 - Flyerz All Stars

International Open Coed Level 6 - GymTyme All Stars Nfinity

I got the results from: http://www.iasfworlds.org/worlds/results/cheer/

Is baton a sport?

Baton twirling naturally involves twirling a baton, which is a balanced stick usually comprised of metal, but at competitive levels, baton twirling is much more. As with gymnastics, figure skating, and other sports combining agility with grace, competitive baton twirling requires a routine containing mandatory elements for scoring points. In a competition, a baton twirler may be required to twirl vertically, or perpendicular to the floor, and horizontally. Similarly, they are required to make a certain number of catches and releases and vary them throughout their routine. Baton twirling at some levels of competition requires twirlers to use more than one baton.

Baton twirling is an essential element to many marching band performances, where you will see twirlers not only as drum majorettes, but also twirling other objects such as rifles, flags, and even flames. Twirlers are an integral part of a marching band performance as they add visual appeal to the overall musical performance. Many participants in middle and high school marching band drill teams, flag corps, and color guards may also be involved in competitive baton twirling individually.