Q: Can you do the splits, and do you have to be able to do the splits to be a cheerleader?
A: Yes! I worked very hard to get my splits, and the work pays off! Splits as a requirement depends on the coach. I strongly recommend stretching your splits and just seeing how far you can go down before you try out. My coach doesn't require them, but strongly encourages them.
Q: What is your stunting position?
A: Mainly backspot and occasionally flyer.
Q: Do you have to have good grades to cheer?
A: Yes. At my school, all athletes have to pass a grade check. If anyone has two D's or an F in any class, they are put on academic probation. The consequences get worse if you continue to have grade issues. My coach always reminds us that academics come first, and cheer second.
Q: Do you have to be able to do a cartwheel?
A: No, but it's a good thing to be able to do one. Get your cartwheel, and then nail your round-off! You can have other girls teach you how or you can watch a video! On YouTube, there are channels dedicated just to cheer, created by other cheerleaders!
Q: What are the benefits of being a cheerleader?
A: There are so many!
- Maintaining or enhancing your current physical condition
- Making new friends and bonding with your teammates (my team is like family)
- Being the "face of the school"
- Being able to attend different sporting events and learn the basics of how they work
- Performing in front of a crowd at games, pep assemblies, etc.
- At my school, the administration occasionally has cheerleaders help out at functions such as Open House at the beginning of the year. You can earn service hours for organizations such as Honors Society or fulfill requirements for a class
- Meeting athletes who play the sports that you cheer for
- Having something to do after school multiple days a week
The list goes on and on!
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