What do I need to know how to do to qualify for competitive cheerleading?

Question

I'm 13, I'm a girl, and I want to start competitive cheerleading, probably in February 2012. I will do whatever it takes to perfect everything I need to know by then. Like what skills, jumps, tumbles etc. and how flexible I need to be. Also names of moves and stuff like that. I'm not going to say what I already know how to do, I just want to get people's answers. Thanks :)

Answer 1

my best friend does competitive cheer. you need to be able to do a full split. know all the stances like daggers and T ect. you need to know how to be lifted how to lift other people and how to spot other people. you should do hurkeys and toe touches also

Answer 2

Competitive cheer teams are divided into five different levels. When you try out, the coaches will evaluate your skills and place you in the level that matches your ability. Your jumps, motions and dance ability will play a part in what level you make, but the biggest determining factor will be your tumbling skills. In general, you will need the following skills for each level:



Level 1: Roundoffs and back walkovers

Level 2: Back Handspring

Level 3: Back Tuck

Level 4: Layout

Level 5: Full



If you're a flyer, your flying skills might also determine which level team you will make.



The best way to prepare yourself is to sign up for some tumbling classes. The more often you go, the faster you'll progress, so take more than one class a week if you can. If there's a gym nearby that offers jump classes, that would be a big help, too, so you can learn the proper form and technique for your jumps. No matter what level you compete at, you'll need a good toe touch, hurdler and pike jump. Taking a dance class can also help with your flexibility, dance and performance skills.



Good luck!

Answer 3

I want to be a cheerleader as well and taking dance, gymnastics or tumbling classes will help.

Tumbling

Flexible

Strong

Jumps

Stunts

Motions

are things you need to know and be as a cheerleader



Tumbling- Tumbling is what I suck at. You need to be strong and flexible to do the tumbles. The first thing you need to be able to do is a handstand then a forward roll then a backward roll then a cartwheel. If you can do all these things your in luck. Then we go to the walkovers. The front walkover is quite easy and the back is easy once you can do it. There are other tumbles but these are the easiest and you have to be able to do them first.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Cheerleading-Tumbling&id=750922



Flexible and Strong- To be more flexible stretch. To be stronger go to the gym and lift weights.

http://cheerleading.about.com/od/flexibility/Cheerleading_Flexibility_and_Stretching.htm

http://ezinearticles.com/?Cheerleading-Fitness-and-Strength-Training&id=4828913



Jumps- For jumps you have to have strong leg muscles so you can jump really high. Jumps also require flexibility like for a common jump the toe touch.

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/13596-cheerleader-strength-exercises



Stunts- Depends if your a flyer, base or spotter. If your a flyer you do the tricks. If your a base you hold them. If your a spotter you help the flyer up to do the tricks. To be a flyer you usally have to be small and light. To be a base you have to be stong and to be a spotter you also have to be strong.

http://www.cheercoachonline.com/cheerleading-stunts.html



Motions- Motions are just simple moves you have during the performance. There really easy.

http://nca.varsity.com/pdfs/Motions.pdf



Good luck with your tryouts next year

Answer 4

I am in cheerleading right now and have been for 3 years now, when i first started i didnt know anything about being a cheerleader, you wont need to know much you will learn everything there but i suggest stretching alot so you can do the spilts and be very fleible, it will help alot, as for tumbling back hand springs are a good thing to have and front tucks (front flips), but if you arent that far yet i suggest start with front and back walk overs :) and the most common jumps you'll use are toe touches, pike jump, double nine, and hudelers.



Hope that helps!!



if you have any other questions you can email me at [e-mail] ill be happy to help!!

Answer 5

Well you dont start competition cheer in feburary because thats when most comps are Jan-April. Most teams have tryouts in May, my allstar team has tryouts next week. and know matter what skills you have you will make a team, because there are different levels. but im assuming you are doing allstars cheer. also it matters how well develped your cheer gym is.