CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading is an American institution. But its role in sports actually goes back centuries. Cheerleading essentially has two different meanings. One is a competitive sport where students demonstrate their cheers and tumbling skills. The other is a team spirit activity where students support their school in a non-competitive way. Learn more about the importance and significance of cheerleading and its history here.

What Skills Do You Need to Be a College Cheerleader: A Comprehensive Guide

What Skills Do You Need to Be a College Cheerleader: A Comprehensive Guide

College cheerleading is a highly competitive sport that requires a combination of athleticism, showmanship, and teamwork. To become a college cheerleader, you need to have a wide range of skills, including tumbling, stunting, and dancing. In addition to physical abilities, cheerleaders must also have strong communication skills, as they are responsible for leading the crowd…

Uniform Costs: Do College Cheerleaders Pay For Their Outfits?

Uniform Costs: Do College Cheerleaders Pay For Their Outfits?

College cheerleaders’ outfits are pretty involved and look pretty expensive. So do college cheerleaders pay for uniforms?  As a sports enthusiast and college cheer aficionado, I’ve seen countless members of cheer teams look shocked when they see the total bills for their outfits. While it may be a burden, at least cheerleaders get to keep…

8 Steps To Get A College Cheerleader Rectruiter’s Attention

8 Steps To Get A College Cheerleader Rectruiter’s Attention

As a parent of a cheerleader, you want to help your child choose the best college option. But do college cheerleaders get recruited as athletes do? There is no question that having the chance to stand in front of thousands of screaming fans as a cheerleader every weekend is an experience few people can imagine,…

Fashion On The Field: Do College Cheerleaders Wear Tights?

Fashion On The Field: Do College Cheerleaders Wear Tights?

College cheerleaders outfits can be quite involved with all the different pieces available. But do college cheerleaders wear tights? As a fan and supporter of college cheerleading, I’ve seen many different cheerleader outfits and how they are put together.  Lots of cheerleaders like to be unique while also wanting to stay looking like a member…

Soaring High: The Average Height Of College Cheerleaders

Soaring High: The Average Height Of College Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders get thrown up pretty high in the air so they must be pretty light. But how tall are college cheerleaders? As a cheerleader aficionado, I’m able to tell you the difference between good cheerleaders and bad cheerleaders, since I have spent so much time studying the sport.  I’ve seen well over 1,000 cheerleaders audition…

Do College Cheerleaders Get Paid? The Surprising Answer!

Do College Cheerleaders Get Paid? The Surprising Answer!

With recent changes to the name, image, and likeness rules in college sports, many people wonder if college cheerleaders get paid.  Based on NCAA rulings and the policies enforced for Title IX sports, we created an informative guide about college cheerleading scholarships and whether they get paid. Keep reading to learn more.  Cheerleading is underrated,…

how often do college cheerleaders practice

how often do college cheerleaders practice

The transition from high school to college cheer is very different than cheerleading back in high school. There is often more pressure, demands, and expectations of college cheerleaders. Cheerleaders practice around 3-4 times a week. College cheerleaders often live a busy schedule, requiring most to be productive throughout the day depending on the type of…

Can college cheerleaders have tattoos?

Can college cheerleaders have tattoos?

So you are a college student now and you got your first tattoo at 18 with your friends, but to cheer, you are unsure if a tattoo will prevent you from joining the team. What do you do? College cheerleaders cannot have visible tattoos. Some teams apply this to every game, while others want tattoos…

Do college cheerleaders get scholarships? (Explained!)

Do college cheerleaders get scholarships? (Explained!)

You’ve been researching colleges and want to know if you can receive a scholarship as a cheerleader. Do college cheerleaders get scholarships? Most colleges offer limited cheerleading scholarships to candidates, but receiving a cheerleading full-ride scholarship is rare. Cheer scholarships tend to favor men over women, meaning participants must supplement their tuition costs with money…

do college cheerleaders get to keep their uniforms

do college cheerleaders get to keep their uniforms

College is a wonderful time for many people, as most make friends and memories that last a lifetime. Cheerleaders at the college level also make tons of memories and meet many friends through their sport. This can leave some wondering if they get to keep tokens of their time cheerleading after they graduate. Cheerleaders are…

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