ne1 a cheerleader @ harwood? whats it like?? im thinking about trying out. wat do u have 2 no how to do?
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yahh i am u basiccly have to no simple gymnastics like back hand spings and stuff like that tip(don't be scared if u get thrown into the air!!)
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As a coach, I love it during tryouts when players do as they are instructed.   So PAY ATTENTION.   I also love it when players hustle to and from water breaks.   If they tell you to call the ball (mine!!!!) make sure you say it loudly - volleyball is all about communication and whispering doesnt' cut it!   Be happy to be there - don't chit chat with friends while waiting in line - be on time.......HAVE FUN!
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Well I haven't been in this situation but I would do one of 3 things:\n\nDo you love cheerleading more than anything you're involved in? If you truely do, you might want to quit the thing you have Sunday. Unless it's something you really can't get out of. I'm not trying to tell you to give up something else you love. But it's an option..\n\nIf your coach sees that you work really really hard in the practice you can go to, maybe you can go to one of the practices and a half-hour or so of the Sunday practice. If possible, ask to set up some private time with your coach outside of practice time so they can show you the things that you missed. They may not have time to do this. But they will respect you for asking and trying your best.\n\nIf that doesn't work out, is there another team you can try out for? Maybe your coach can recommend you to another team. \n\nIf it doesn't work out this year, remember to keep practicing and stay in shape. Show your dedication and come back next year. Try as hard as you can. I hope it works out for you! Have fun and good luck!
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Hey, I'm glad you've chosen to take up cheerleading. It is great you have gymnastics experience, its required for high school.\n\nStunts you need are back handsprings, front handsprings, possibly back tucks, pikes, toe touches, double toe touches, herkies, spread eagles, aerials, front tucks...\n\nTo get prepared, start RUNNING! You may not think you have to run a lot but, boy, you do! Start running just around your block a couple of times, then work your way around the neighborhood. It's good to be able to run at least a mile by try outs, other girls can probably run 3 miles if they are training hard.\n\nStart lifting weights. You need lots of upper body strength. A 2 to 3 pound weight works fine, do 10 to 15 reps every other day, and lots of push-ups.\n\nStrengthen your CORE! That's one of the keys to great dancing and stunting, start doing some crunches and sit ups!\n\nGood luck in making the squad!
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I agree with you. I'm a guy cheerleader and at first i thought it would be easy. I was wrong!! I think it is one of the hardest things i do, and i have an all new respect for it. Well good luck with cheerleading and don't listen to those people who don't know any better.
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name:\nage:\ndob:\ngymnastic experience:   if yes how many years:\ncheer experience:          if yes how many years:\ndance experience:         if yes how many years:\nare you experienced with building?: \ndo you make up your own cheers:\nwhat is your best jump:\nwhat do you think you could bring to the squad:\nwhat time do you have available for practice:\nwill you be available on weekends:\n\nthat way you get an idea of what you are getting from each girl, since all of those aspects are used in cheerleading.
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LIKE, OH MY GOD!!!!! BECKY!!! IM SO NERVOUS I COULD JUST EXPLODE!!!! TRYOUTS ARE, LIKE, IN A COUPLE MINUTES!!! I'LL BE RIGHT BACK, LIKE, OKAY!!!!???? I GOTTA GO THROW UP SO I LOOK MY ABSOLUTE SKINNIEST!!! LUV YA BECKY, U WHORE!!
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I was a cheerleader in high school. I'm not trying to sound self-absorbed or anything, but I don't think I was stuck up at all. I enjoyed the sport, and I got along with everyone, even though a lot of girls didn't like me, but I was okay with that.
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Dont listen to other people if they critisize you. Its a free sport not just for girls. Many guys try out for cheerleading. Guy cheerleaders are very strong. And sometimes when guys are brave enough to stand up for what they want to do then girls fall for them very easily. Just trust me and do it! If my bf tried to be a cheerleader i would not critisize him i would be excited for him. dont be afraid just do what you want to do. and if you friends make fun of you then their not your true friends.
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Well, cheerleaders have to do a LOT of work, so make sure you're in really great shape for tryouts. I think the cheerleaders in my school have to be able to run a mile and lift half of their bodyweight. But I could be wrong. At any rate, you need to be strong and fit, and you need to be flexible. If you could do gymnastics this winter, that would be really helpful. Also, remember to be loud and proud! Make sure that you know the cheers you may have to do, and have a few in mind in case the coach asks you to make one up on the spot. Smile, smile, smile! And, of course, make sure that you follow all of the appearance requirements... they will probably ask you not to paint your nails, to wear your hair in a ponytail with ribbons in your school colours, and to wear white tennis shoes. Also, make sure that you are a cheerleader off the sidelines too... set a good example. If you are a kind person and help people who need some cheering on in the halls and cafeteria, word will get around that you're a person that the coach wants on her squad.
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yeah...i am SO a cheerleader..the coolest around. to get better on your toe touches, start at the ground and them jump up. i will show you later. it's something courtney taught me.
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UCLA has a "Spirit Squad" and a "Dance Team"...\n\nhttp://www.spirit.ucla.edu/CheerHome.htm\n\nhttp://www.spirit.ucla.edu/DanceHome.htm\n\nYou might find some info there...
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Don't cheer unless you want to do well in the sport.  You will be bruised & sore.  Every cheerleader gets kicked in the face at least once... it takes a lot of strength.  It's not a giggle fest like some people think.
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You certainly don't want to hear someone say this but please keep one thing in mind, not every person that tries out for a team get chosen.  Maybe there is a reason that you can't get it.  Maybe you are not cut out to be a cheerleader, maybe you should be on the team that is getting cheered on?
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I think cheerleading is one of the most competitive and hard-working sports ever. I am a cheerleader, and an elite gymnast. I have also done other sports and cheerleading was the hardest. I want cheerleading on the list too. If you want to try to get cheerleading on the list contact me in some way, and I will help you!!
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My cheer team went to Nationals in March, and the best  thing besides being 100% prepared and completely confident in every move, jump, and stunt is to practice in front of an audience.  \n\nFind out how large the floor you'll be performing on is, and measure the outline with tape on the gym floor or wherever you practice.  Go over how you will enter and exit the floor again and again.\n\nInvite everyone you know to watch your squad perform.  We had more experienced cheerleaders and coaches from other teams critique us, and we performed three times.  The bigger the audience, the more you will be prepared for the competition.\n\n\nMake sure to practice your facials, especially in front of an audience! Sometimes when you're nervous, you think that you are smiling but you aren't.\n\nMake sure to be full of spirit, because that's one of the things that the judges will look for!\n\nHave lots of fun, good luck!
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One of my friends is the captain of the varsity bowling team (he recently got high 200s - one spare and all the rest strikes) and my brother is on the team as well. They bowl at the local bowling lanes. Our team is not very good except for the captain. There are girls JV and varsity teams as well. It was very hyped up when my friend got high 200s - announcements urging people to come and support the team. It is very social when you watch games. Not as many people come to watch the bowling team as, for example, our football, basketball, and lacrosse games.