The 2 categories most often used in Ohio Cheerleading today are: All-Star Cheerleading and Competition Cheerleading. Both categories of cheerleaders must have high energy and training to perform precision motions, skilled jumps, be attuned to current dance, utilize proper voice control and portray ultimate spirit of persona.
Our Competition teams may be school or rec league sponsored. They pull double duty. Their main objective is as a leader in spirit to support a team. They may have grade point averages to maintain and the social responsibilities to uphold as a representative of their school. They should be expected to be junior leaders in their school or community.
All-Star cheerleaders are not sponsored by a school and do not cheer at games. You’ll find teams directed by cheer gyms, dance studios, gymnastics facilities, athletic clubs, community parks & recreation, YSO (Youth Sports Organizations), and private entity. Much more travel is required to compete at local, regional, open classics, national and international events. They must obtain advanced athletic skills in dance, gymnastic style tumbling and anti-gravity like performances that integrate stunting, complexity of the routine with seamless transitions.
The transition from the position of a sideline cheerleader to a competitor brings our cheerleaders to an athletic realm that you must be prepared for. Many of the all-stars train for years to perfect their skills. They train mentally and physically as athletes. All-star cheerleaders are some of the most athletic kids you will find.
The cheerleaders desire to compete for a number of reasons: they may have the athletic energy that needs to be applied and exploited. They may be looking for the upscale performance opportunities.
Here’s a quick description of an athlete: A person trained to participate or compete in sports; a person who has above average physical skills including agility, strength and endurance. An athlete follows extensive physical training and exercise and tracks a nutritional dietary regimen. An athlete is aware of his/her body and is concerned with injury prevention and rehabilitation or physical therapies. The mental focus is to be the best they can be as they practice self-motivation techniques.
Even the best of the best cheerleader athlete cannot perform at top level without a good coach or coaching program. Let’s go…
