Cheerleading : The Passion For A Cheerleading Team

A sport is an organized association that provides regulated activities to individuals. In most cases these individuals are composed into teams with an identity, mission statement, and goal. Competitive cheerleading is association, and just like the definition of a sport, competitive cheerleading is organized and acknowledge under specific associations, (ISHAA,NCCA,etc.). Those associations regulates the activities of each participant. Every participant is classified by their team name and mascot. With pride each participant and team identify themselves and motivate themselves through their mission statement and goal. Considering, these relative factors, it is evident that competitive cheerleading is a sport. Competitive cheerleading is being

Every since a little girl, cheerleading has been one of the biggest aspects in my life. It has caused me to make hard decisions but it has also taught me to be myself. I have made some of the most reliable friends due to this sport. In cheerleading, we learn how to depend upon each other, support one another, and always be there in a time of need. Although I have only been in the PHS cheerleading program for one year, I am very proud to say I was part of such a strong one that stands out from all other programs that surround our district.

When I was a child, I believed that my most important goal for my young life was to one day become a varsity cheerleader for my local high school. Nine years later, the day I became a varsity cheerleader, I made a promise to myself that I would never do anything to jeopardize my personal image or the image of my team because I knew that young cheerleaders were always looking to be just like the varsity cheerleaders, and also like myself. This aspiration of mine encouraged my volunteer involvement with the the local recreation department in my county that coordinates youth cheerleaders during each fall football season.

From a young age, I held a passion for being a part of my future high school’s football team. As a fourth grade girl, I figured the only way to participate in such a way was to become a cheerleader. Attending the mini cheerleading camps filled me with excitement and anticipation of my future as a Reicher Catholic High School cheerleader. However, I later realized my lack of dedication to the sport decreased my likeness towards cheerleading. In sixth grade I spoke up about that realization to my family, who told me about the sports medicine program at Reicher. “The football trainers are considered a part of the team,” said my brother. I quickly set my mind towards becoming a Reicher football trainer of sports medicine instead, becoming absorbed

If one were to walk into a national cheerleading competition they would immediately be overwhelmed by the smell of hairspray, and the sight of: glitter everywhere, bright lipstick, girls chanting amongst their teams, and huge hair bows. When it comes time to perform, all of the cheerleaders hit the mat with huge smiles and crazy facial expressions to make the crowd excited. Cheerleaders, exhibiting confidence and grace, are allover the United States, and they dedicate their lives to the sport. Sometimes though, competition cheerleaders are not seen as extreme athletes, but stereotyped as “sideline cheerleaders”. To summarize the Webster definition of a sport, it is an activity involving physical effort and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment purposes. Although the NCAA, does not recognize cheerleading as a sport; the aspects of competition cheerleading’s “All-Star Cheerleader” truly

Many have seen her. Many know her. But who is the American cheerleader? Is she a blond haired, blue eyed sex symbol? Is she a drug-addicted girl with no brains and even fewer moral values? Maybe she is just your average, pretty, girl-next-door with a loud voice and lots of spirit. What is clearly true is that cheerleading and cheerleaders have evolved greatly over a century-long history. What started as one bold college student has turned into an activity with over 3 million participants (Brady 1); one that is backed by a $150 million industry (Williams 2). Modern cheerleading has come a long way from its historic roots, but large differences still exist between the iconic cheerleader, the stereotypical cheerleader, and the truth.

Varsity Cheerleading (March 2013 through March 2016). Pushing myself psychically and mentally through practices and performances has been a major accomplishment for me. I have effectively developed my endurance & stamina through not giving up when it got difficult. Also, being around 15-18 girls, 5 days a week, provided an excellent opportunity to practice & develop admirable communication skills.

When you hear the word cheerleader, what do you visualize? A ditzy girl on the sideline of a football game shaking pom-poms seems to be the most common image. Although this is how cheerleading originally began, the sport has been revolutionized: it is incomparable to its’ original purpose. Cheerleading is now a year-round activity which involves stunting, tumbling, and dancing. There are many different types of cheerleading; these are all governed by different rules which are set up within the league. These rules are not required by the government, because cheerleading is only recognized as a sport in a handful of states, which has caused nationwide debate. Many cheerleading coaches are inadequately trained, and athletes are often pushed to attempt skills that are beyond their skill level. The dangerous nature of cheerleading has led to serious injuries among teenagers, often occurring during stunting. Cheerleading should be ruled a sport due to the extreme dangers that cheerleaders are subjected to because of insufficient coaching and the lack of guidelines surrounding the activity.

Twelve years ago my mother enrolled me into cheerleading. Cheerleading has truly impacted my life, every day for 3 hours we have practice leading up to major competitions. We are given extra responsibilities, go through training to stay fit, meeting academic grade requirements to participate, show up for games and practices and take the sport seriously. I uphold a enormous amount of credit to my coaches over the past years, they never give up on their team no matter what the cost is. You have to have true compassion and respect for you and your team to be a cheerleader, its a team there is no i in team. I continue to work hard at all i do to keep a good reputation, keep my high morals, and standards at all times, be prideful in my work ethic,

The countless hours of sweat I had spent on seemingly the hottest days of the summer and once again during the reopening of school, the occasional bruises I would receive when a flyer wasn’t able to hit her spot on time and came tumbling down into my arms, and of course the persistent itch I would feel along my neck from my body suit all served as reminders of one of the biggest aspects of my high school life till date — cheerleading. Ever since I had sat in the bleachers as an 8th grader during the first fall pep rally, I had been mesmerized by the way the uniformed bodies seemed to move in sync. The way they seemed to hit every step with precision, the way their glimmering bows sat atop their head, and the way that confidence radiated off

The most memorable achievement from my athletic career at Dakota High School is an unusual one. It is not an incredible play I made, or an exciting game that we barely won. Rather, it is the impact I made on the young girls watching me from the stands. Throughout my time as a cheerleader at Dakota, I have had the privilege of being a Mini Cheer Camp leader 5 times. During my time as a leader, I was able to not only help the young girls learn more about the sport I love so much, but also teach them to be confident young women. As a young girl, I attended the Mini Cheer Camps put on by the varsity cheerleaders. I remember looking up to these girls and wanting to grow up to be just like them. I admired their intelligence, their charisma, and,

Those who participated in only high school cheerleading were seen as “lesser” and “weaker” and those who participated in competitive were in better shape and had more skills that pertained to the sport. When I interviewed some of my old cheerleaders I asked them what the difference – in their opinion-between

Since 1898, chants have been heard at football games, and girls jumping and flying through the air have been seen by the speculators in the bleachers. Over the past years, cheerleading has not been defined as a sport, but in all reality, cheerleading is more than a sport.

Competitive cheerleading is very demanding both physically but also mentally. Men and women have to pretty much put their life the hands of their team. When flyers on the team are being tossed into the air they have to trust their team to catch them and not drop them on their face. If hitting the ground wrong it could end your season in the sport or get security hurt. So people might say you could get hurt too bad you just have to get back up, brush it off, and start again. However like any fall it could be fatal it you hit the ground just right. Thank makes you think how many people do you know that you would be will to put your life in their hands. When competing at that level of cheerleading how could not call it a real sport. In Kettle

The new coach seemed peculiar, and It wasn’t just because of that third eye. We were having cheerleading practice and our coach Mrs.Smith moved and our new coach Mrs.Miller has a third eye. We were on our way to practice and it was Friday, two days before the competition. Our new coach was sitting down very weirdly on the floor and making a screeching noise that hurt my ears. What kind of world are living in I thought? As I examined her I saw that she had damp and bushy hair. Well maybe she is just trying to, hmm I’ll forget It probably does not matter.