My First Cheerleading Research Paper

The next seven minutes could determine what my 7th grade year will look like. 11 other girls, competing for seven spots on the JAJH Cheer Team. My hands were shaking, and I was so nervous inside. What if I don’t make it? What if I make myself look like a complete fool? Falling on my face, tripping, doing the wrong cheer, all of these factors were racing through my mind. But I had to plaster that smile on my face, black shorts, white shirt, bow, tennis shoes, I was ready. Routines rushing through my head, one after the other, over and over. Five, six, seven, eight, one… Three days of practicing and learning the material for those next seven minutes.

Before I got on the floor I was so nervous I was almost crying. Im not good with being nervous, I get flustered, sweaty, and shaky. I was shaking so bad I felt like I was going to throw up or pass out. I had doubts about my routine, I didn’t have it finished so I was going to have to make up some of it on the spot. As the person before me had ended fear began to set

Cheerleading taught me how much dedication is a key to life. Everything we do causes frustration. There are many times I just want to give up and not return to something. Cheerleading showed me you just can’t do that. When the times get tough you just have to push yourself

We spoke on Friday regarding the issue that surrounds the Dexter Cheerleading Squad in which they are not being allowed to go participate in the state cheer competition. The reason that they are not being allowed to participate seems vague in my opinion as I explained to you during our Friday conversation. The superintendent of our school district claimed during a parent meeting on 1/25/18 in which at least 5 parents made appearance, that since the job posting for coaches stipulated that it was a sideline cheer only, the cheer squad would not be allowed to go. When the question was asked, if any school regulations or policies existed that specified and backed up her decision, she claimed that none existed. Hence, that her athletic

The way the cheerleaders act towards each other as sisters. Everyone seems to get along and have good relationships with each other. If anyone needed help with a stunt or a jump, one of the cheerleaders who was advance with the technique would go and help the cheerleader. Even in the basketball game if a cheerleader forgot one of the lyrics to the chant there would be another cheerleader who would help them by giving them the lyrics. Although it seems like they treat each other like sister, they only did that because that is one of the rules of being a part of the cheerleading team. Noticing this at the basketball game there was some girls who would not talk to each other only because the coach was not there. When the coach is not there they

When most people hear the word cheerleading,they think of girlls in shorts skirts. But in fact, the sport was started by men, for men. In 1903, the University of Minnesota created a " Yell Squad" composed of six men, which in turn led to a male cheer fraternity call Gamma Sigma. Texas A&M joined the band wagon in 1905 when they created " The Cheerleading state," a group of males who led the crowd at football and basketball games. The sport remained dominated by men until the 1920's some famous figures like Dwight Eisenhower and Franklin Roosevelt were member of cheer squads in their

Cheerleader and a million other cheerleaders would agree with this topic. Cheer is sport for a sport to be considered a sport the players are athletes when you are called an athlete or have hell week you are considered a contact sport

The Cheerleaders at Marble Falls Middle School have had a phenomenol season this year. The 30 athletes are divided into a 7th and 8th grade squads plus Marble the Mustang Mascot. Traditionally, the cheerleaders only cheer at home football games but this season they travelled to two away games. They perform amazing stunts, cheers, and dances. You may have seen them in the Marble Falls Walkway of Lights Parade or in the Alamodome performing at halftime for UTSA.

Considering cheerleading was a big part of my life, cheer bows were a must. However, ordering them online is kind of expensive, so I learned to make my own. Eventually, after I got pretty good at it, people asked me where I got my bow, and immediately they wanted one. So now I have my own hobby/business called Em’s Unique Bowtique. I have made bows for individuals, babies, as well as teams such as color guard, marching band, and high school and middle school cheer teams.

Fans do not often watch the cheerleaders when they attend a football game, and that's okay because they are there to see the football players anyways. There aren’t many fans of competition cheer either, unless you are a younger cheerleader of course. In general there isn’t much love for the sport that is cheerleading, I say sport because that is what it is. While it would be a stretch to call sideline cheer a sport, competition cheer most definitely is, and here is why.

To make a dance perfect, it takes a great amount of memory, timing, and stamina. For example, when learning “homepom,” my squad dedicates a whole week of learning the dance and then about one to two months practicing and perfecting it. One of the most important parts of cheerleading is the cheering itself. Learning and improving cheers requires sharp motions and a loud voice. The key to being a great cheerleader is always having sharp motions and always being tight. Also, having a loud voice that can project to the crowd can increase the spirit in the fans.

My coach finally tells my eighth grade team, “Also, there will be four outside judges judging your try out.” My heart froze. I felt lightheaded, although I had been sitting. My entire team’s eyes grew large; we all looked at each other with suspicion in our eyes. My hand flew in the air. “Who else is going to judge us?” I asked apprehensively. My coach didn’t answer my question at all. I felt the fear settle in my stomach more and more each day. It was the last day of tryout clinics, and I was a wreck. The music we danced to was blaring, but all I heard was just a blurred roar of music. No matter how many times I went over the freshly learned dance; I couldn’t remember it to save my life! The last day of clinic was over in the blink of an eye. My try out was tomorrow. My friend, Sarah, who had been trying out also comforted me. I knew she was just as nervous as I was by the

On Sunday December 6th, the cheerleaders will start attending games! Cheerleaders need to be at the Federico gym in WHS at 11:00am. Games start at 12:00pm and are generally over around 1:00pm. If your child will be late because of CCD or Sunday School please let us know so we can tell their coaches. Please have your daughter(s) wear white sneakers (brand does not matter, they just need to be white). We will be placing an order for briefs that the girls wear under their skirts. Please return the bottom of this paper at the next practice so we can place the order. Note that if your child already has a pair of cheerleading briefs, you do not need to order another pair unless she has outgrown them. Skirts will be distributed

In 2013, my dance team was invited to a national competition in New York City. Everyday I attended workshops surrounded by talent of all ages. I invested my sweat and tears at studios my idols rehearsed at. Coming back from a major injury, I knew I had to work harder than everyone else and persevere. Pain was not going to stop me. Obstacles were not a big deal. However, the day of the competition arrived and we were short of first place by less than half a point.

“F.E.A.R has two meanings- Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. The choice is yours.” Last year, around October, my competitive cheer team and I, had our first competition at Jacob’s High School. Additionally, my whole family came along with me to the competition! We had been practicing since July, in fact, we were all very prepared. Although all of us were pretty nervous, yet at the same time very jumpy .