DJ, Turn that Music Up!

Okay so, I have only gone to about 5 competitions so far this season but I feel like I have heard the same music track played over and over again. Lately, most of the teams that have attended these competitions have used the newest music they could find to make their 2 minute 30 second music mix for their routine. These mixes include..

We Found Love- Rihanna

Cat Daddy- Rej3ctz

Superbass- Nicki Minaj

Something for the Dj's- Pitbull

However, these are just a few of the many songs that have been played over and over. I don't know what these coaches are thinking but I think its time for alittle bit of originality. The good thing about my squad is that our music that our coach picks out has numerous different song choices from many different time periods. We currently have music in our routine that has N*Sync in it. The last time I listened to them I was about 6 years old. I love it though. I think it adds a special touch to the routine that makes our squad unique compared to everyone else.

Ouchhhh

In the cheerleading world, the phrase, "I have a concussion" is often used. Concussions aren't uncommon in the world of cheerleading. No wonder, I mean, look what we do! We throw girls up atleast 15 feet in the air on average. Of course something is going to go wrong once in awhile! I have atleast 1 girl sitting out each week that is on my team due to having a concussion. This also doesn't include injurys such as sprained ankles, hurt backs, and broken bones. Yes, cheerleading is indeed a dangerous sport. Although, even though you might be injured, doesn't mean you have to leave your team completely. If you are injuured, still go to practices even though you might not HAVE to. Motivate your team to do their best even when you can't join them. Also, keep positive and be a team leader from the sideline. Be spirited for your teammates and keep their spirits up.

Bonding as a Team

From personal experience, I know that competitions can be very stressful. Nothing is worse than having teammates not coroporating and not being able to get along in situtions like that. Here are a few tips to make sure your squad is always on the same page and always getting along..

Team Dinners.
Eating dinner as a team will bring you alot closer than what you think. You actually will get to have conversations other than cheerleading and actually get to know other members of your squad.

Movie Nights.
Nothing is more relaxing than sitting down with your girls and watching movies all night especially after a long day of competing. This also gives you a chance to talk among each other and gossip like girls tend to do.

Spirit Games.
Playing games such as Rock the Boat and Little Sally Walker at cheerleading competitions really shows that your squad has a tight bond. It's a chance to shake the nerves before performing and just to have fun.

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.