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Cheerleading is an activity in which the participants (called cheerleaders) cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition.
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The US National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) was established as a way to bring cheerleaders together to learn new skills.Since 1951, [1] the NCA has held summer camps, and is credited with the invention of the herkie jump, the pom-pom, the spirit stick [2] and being the first uniform manufacturer.
Cheerleading stunts can have different levels of complexity. (Cornell University) In the competitive athletic sport of cheerleading, stunts are defined as building performances that display a team's skill or dexterity. Stunts range from basic two-legged stunts, one-legged extended stunts, and high-flying basket tosses.
Every five years, there is a cheerleading reunion for anyone that has cheered on the University of Kentucky cheerleading team. [1] Dale Baldwin, a cheerleading historian, has looked through yearbooks and roosters to locate and bring alumni together for these reunions. 350 former cheerleaders were at the last reunion. [1]
Cheerleading uniforms have changed over the years, both in form and style. (Baldwin Wallace University) A cheerleading uniform is a standardized outfit worn by cheerleaders during games and other events. These uniforms typically include the official colors and mascots of the school or team and are designed to make the wearer appear physically ...
They are often performed within cheerleading routines to add visual interest, meet a given competition's requirements, and/or score well. [1] Cheerleading jumps range in difficulty. Basic jumps teach the fundamentals of jumping techniques, proper arm positioning, timing, and safe landings; examples include the "Spread Eagle" and "Tuck Jump".
Paid bids are only offered to cheerleading teams for the Cheerleading Worlds portion of the event. For cheerleading teams, a paid bid is designed to cover all competition expenses, including lodging, transportation and registration fees to compete, up to a maximum of $650 per athlete, and for up to two coaches. [12]