The Name Says So Much

Wildcat Allstars, the name says so much..

A team, A dream, that you..

Can't Touch!

So far this competition season, the allstar team that I cheer on, the Wildcat Allstars, have placing very good at the couple competitions we have attended. We have only been to 5 competitions so far this season but so far my Senior level 2 team has gone undefeated. Nothing but first place trophies have been handed to us. For my level 4 team, we have recieved first and second places which is still very impressive. We work so hard every week at practice and want nothing more than to just do our best. Hopefully by the time Nationals comes around my level 2 team will still be undefeated and we will be coming home from Nationals being crowned National Champions.



Wish Me Luck!

Ever hear of Big 33? Alot of people haven't, but I'm one of the people who have only been dreaming about it since I was 6 years old. It's a huge football game located in Hershey, Pa where the best football players from different highschools in Pennsylvania and Ohio play each other in one game. Hmmm.. why would I be interested in this? Maybe because not only do they pick football players, they also pick the best cheerleaders too. It may not sound like a big deal but in reality, its a HUGE honor. And why am i writing about this you ask? Oh that's right, because I was lucky enough to get nominated for this! Now, this doesn't mean that I'm on the squad, it only means that I tryout to see if I do make the squad. I already tried out at Lower Dauphin High School and I will soon know if I made the squad or not. It isn't only me on this journey however, there is also 3 other girls that are along for the ride with me from Mifflin County High School. We are all bestfriends and I hope to see that we all make the squad. I would feel so proud and honored to be one of the first Mifflin County Huskies to make it to the Big 33.

Shoe Review

 For the 2011-2012 cheerleading season, new shoes have been released and they are now better than ever. Cheerleaders and coaches have managed to narrow down the wide selection to the top 3 best competition sneakers for cheerleaders.

The top pick for cheerleading sneakers is the Nfinity Evolution. I personally wear this sneaker myself for cheerleading. Out of all the cheerleading sneakers I have ever worn, this shoe is definitely the most comfortable. It weighs approximately 6.5 ounces and supports your foot no matter what you're doing. This shoe definitely has my vote!

The first runner-up sneaker is the Kaepa Stellarlyte. This shoe weighs about 6 ounces and has a form fitting bottem so that bases can grip the shoe extra firm. The shoe is very flexible and it feels like you're not evening wearing shoes when you are tumbling. Girls that I cheer with wear these sneakers and they love them. I also base girls that wear these sneakers and the form fitting technology really does help the bases.

The shoe that came in last was the Asics Ultralyte. This shoe is definitely the cheapest compared to all of the other shoes mentioned. It weighs about 5.9 ounces and it features a mesh material which allows breathing for your feet. The grips on the bottom of the shoe also helps the bases grip the foot.

Powerhouse!

Wow.. this squad clearly shows their strength in this picture! This is an all girl squad from Fairmont State University. This squad truly is impressive with the skill that is shown here. This all girl squad is made up of 5 stunt groups without front spots; that alone is impressive considering there is no guys on the team. Usually, when no guys are on the team a front spot is given to each stunt group to help make the stunt more solid by bracing the base's wrists. That shows that these bases are very strong as well as the flyers. The flyers are in a full and it seems that they are doing a heel stretch but surprisingly they aren't holding their foot. This requires strong leg muscles as they hold their leg in the heel stretch position. Flyers must be very tight in the air and the bases on the ground must be very solid. With these combinations, this stunt is successful and is very crowd appealing.

Tips for Tryouts

Tryouts can stressful, but here are a couple tips to make sure you knock out the competition at tryouts..

- The judges and coaches are looking for potential at tryouts. They are not only looking at how well your skills are but also how well you are able to learn new skills.

- Attitude is everything! Coaches want cheerleaders that have a happy, determined, and energetic personality that isn't afraid to show their smile.

- Dedication and commitment are also key elements. By showing up early to practices and clinics will show that you truly want to be there.

- Coaches want cheerleaders that also work well with their teammates. Teamwork is very important in cheerleading and you have to get along with all of your teammates.

- Technique! You know when you see a good cheerleader just by their technique. At tryouts, don't be lazy and not use the proper technique you know you should, that is the time when it matters most.

- Versatility impresses judges and coaches by a long shot. If you can do it all, coaches admire that. You will be looked at as a big asset to the team.

- CONFIDENCE! I believe that confidence is the most important key of them all. If you walk into tryouts knowing what your doing and show you can handle any situation, you will be sure to stand out. The most important part of being a cheerleader is confidence. The more you have, the more you will stand out and the better you will perform.  

- Keep that energy up! No matter what you're doing at tryouts, always put 100% into everything. Always keep your energy and spirit up to show that you're the cheerleader they want.

- Coachability and leadership qualities are also important. You want to respect your coach and also be seen as a true leader. Try helping out other girls with skills if they don't quite have it and it will help get you noticed by the coach.

- DON'T HOLD BACK. If you truly want to be a cheerleader, let it all out. Let your passion for the sport shine through when performing. If it's in your heart, it shows your spirit<3

Happy Halloween!

It's getting close to Halloween! One of my favorite characters to go as is obviously a cheerleader. There are such a big variety of cheerleader costumes out there ranging from couples, to Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, to old school cheerleaders. The costumes are so much fun and they just make you feel so energetic even if you aren't really a cheerleader. My personal favorite costume is the old school cheerleader. I never got to cheer in the days of long skirts and sweaters but this costume gives me an idea of what it was like back then.

Better Watch Your Back..

Open back cheerleading uniforms? Love it! I absolutely love this trend. Open backs were very popular around 2006 and slowly started to drift away but they came back! Earlier in 2006 the uniforms were simpler and didn't have quite the detail that today's uniforms have. I think the open backs benefit the cheerleaders so much. For one, it gets very hot and sweaty when on the floor and the open backs give you a chance to cool off and give you some air. They also show off muscle definition in the cheerleaders back and you get to see it when they are performing. This trend is increasingly becoming more popular and will hopefully become more and more detailed. One of the main components of cheerleading is looking good on the floor and these uniforms definitely do the trick.