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All Star Team |
A Cheerleading squad that does not cheer for a sports team
at some point.
Normally not associated with an academic school or recreation
association.
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Briefs |
Matching undies that are part of your Cheerleading uniform, worn
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Captain |
The squad member who is the elected or appointed leader of a squad or
team.
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Chant |
A short, simple yell, usually with movements and repeated 3 times.
Usually done on the sidelines.
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Cheer |
A longer yell, which always involves motions and sometimes pom-poms,
stunts, jumps, or tumbling.
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Choreography |
The set arrangement of steps and movements.
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Coach |
A person that instructs or teaches a performer, player, or team.
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Competitions |
An event where squads come to test their skills against others and compete
for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place finishes.
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Execution |
To perform a stunt or routine; the way in which a stunt or routine is
performed. The form, style, and technique of a stunt or routine make up its
execution.
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Facials |
Cheerleaders can't compete with frowns on their faces! Facials help
get the crowd excited and impress the judges big time! The goal is: make it
look like your having the time of your life...even if you are so nervous or
scared you want to leave...facial tricks that score big with judges are:
winks, cheesy smiles, occasional sticking out the tongue, and bobbin your
head up and down...hey it sounds stupid, but it helps so much in a
competition or game!
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Judge |
The person or persons delegated to score you at tryouts or
your squad at competitions.
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JV |
An abbreviation for Junior Varsity, usually contains
Underclassmen.
Can also be the prep or younger of 2 teams from the same
organization.
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Mascot |
An animal, object or person adopted by a group to bring them good
luck or be symbolic of their association, organization, group or school.
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Megaphone |
A funnel shaped device used to amplify and direct your voice.
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| Motion |
A set position of a Cheerleader's arms. Motions Include T motion, L motion,
K motion, hands on hips, diagonals, touchdown, daggers, High V, Low V, and
variations of them.
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Peel Off/Ripple |
When a squad is divided into two or more groups to do the
same motion, skill or step at different times. Usually used to give a good
visual effect.
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Pom-Poms |
A hand held ball of plastic strips connected by a handle. Also called Pom
Pon. |
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Routine |
A continuous show of talent in the squad by use of cheers, chants and dance
steps. Can last from 2 min. 30 sec. up to 4 min. depending on the time
limits of the competition or showcase.
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“Sell It” |
A term used when facials or attitude is exaggerated to make
the cheer, motion or dance step have more appeal.
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Spankies |
Another word for briefs or undies.
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Squad |
A small group of people organized for a specific purpose; an athletic
team.
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Try-Out |
The way to narrow down potential cheerleaders for a squad. Usually conducted
by the coach and/or trained or accredited judges. Special skills are named
by the coach to perform and be judged on individual performance.
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Varsity |
The main squad the represents a school, college or university.
Upperclassmen.
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