If I could summarize a cheer competition in one sentence, I’d say that it’s emotionally charged, controlled chaos with hairspray as the official fragrance. And there’s a lot of walking. And deafening music. And moody little girls with Venti coffees that have more than twice my daily calorie limit and cost more than my first car. Okay, maybe I can’t actually sum up a cheer competition in one sentence. In the middle of this “controlled” chaos of cheer competitions is a tradition that keeps growing bigger and more creative: Pinning. Yep, those tiny little wooden things that they use to dry Grandpa’s underwear have ... view the post
18 THEMED CHEER PRACTICE IDEAS
Here's a hard truth about cheer: the season really does not end. Cheer athletes practice, compete, or prepare for the next season, twelve months out of the year. Sometimes, the work is grueling, and the sport doesn't feel fun at all. The excitement of a new team or new choreography wears off, or it’s the middle of travel season, or the huge competition events aren't here yet. It can be stressful and even discouraging at times. A great way to boost your athletes’ spirits is to have a themed cheer practice. This is a day (or even a whole week!) where you can break up the day-to-day monotony of that slow or ... view the post
A Parent’s Guide to National Cheer Competitions
Regional cheer competitions down the road from where you live are one thing, but when you travel to a national competition it changes the game. There’s so much to remember, a lot is happening, and don’t even get me started on the ultimate cheer hangover once it’s all over. Every cheer competition is different, but there are some hard and fast, universal rules when it comes to traveling for cheer. We're breaking down everything you need to know and prepare for cheer competition travel, including: What to expect leading up to the eventWhat to packGetting to the cheer competitionFun traditions you can createThe ... view the post
What to Wear to a Cheer Competition
It's cheer competition day. The excitement, the nerves, the culmination of all the hard work and hours put into practice ....not to mention the hair pulling, the yelling, and the enormous amount of Starbucks needed to get through the day. The athletes have their uniforms, but what exactly are cheer moms supposed to wear to competitions? Here are my staple items: For your convenience, I have included links to products in this post that may either be sponsored or give me a small commission. Should you decide to make a purchase through my links, there is absolutely no cost to you. I only recommend products I use ... view the post
