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Basic Cheerleading Moves

Apr 23, 2015

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Now that you have decided to become a cheerleader, you'll need to know some of the basic moves that will get you on the cheerleading squad. As you practice, keep in mind that you want your moves to be sharp, your positions strong, and always wear a smile!

Some of the basic cheer moves include:

The High V. Your arms will end up at 45 degree angles from your head, with your hands balled into fists. Create a V with your two arms.
The Low V. With your thumbs facing out and pinkies back, extend your arms down at a 45 degree angle from your body.
The Touchdown. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Lift your arms up above your head in two straight lines. Let your arms touch your ears and keep your arms straight.
Daggers. With your elbows bent, bring your arms in close to your body. Keep your elbows pointed to the floor and fists

DIY Skin Masks

Team Xplore

Apr 22, 2015

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Being a cheerleader is not only a sport or extracurricular activity, but it's an entire lifestyle! Part of this includes taking care of your body and your health. When you take care of yourself, you're able to perform better for your cheerleading squad. Look your best both on and off the mat by taking care of your skin. All of the makeup from competition and sweating you do at practice can have a negative effect on your skin, so it's important to nurture your skin in your off-time. One way to take care of your skin at home is by making your own do it yourself skin mask! Making your own skincare products is not only a great way to save some serious money, but it's also a lot of fun to whip together ingredients and come up with an all-natural DIY beauty product during a girls night in! Unlike the expensive masks and scrubs you'll find in stores, making these at home not only lets you control what ingredients go into the mix, but you can also customize it to suit your exact skin care needs. Plus, this can be a super fun activity if you have some of your fellow varsity cheerleaders

Ask Allie: How do I handle mean girls at competitions?

Team Xplore

Apr 20, 2015

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Dear Allie, Lately at competitions, I've been noticing girls from other squads giving me and my team dirty looks. How do I handle mean girls at competitions? Sincerely, Cheerleader Dear Cheerleader, I’m so sorry you have had to encounter mean girls. Cheerleading competition is a lot like life. Whenever there are a lot a strong personalities under one roof to compete against one another, there are bound to be some unfriendly ones every now and then. Learning how to deal with that mean varsity cheerleader at competition is a skill you will take with you as you work on group projects in class, grow up and go to college and throughout your professional career. First, take comfort in knowing that your value as a human being is independent from the opinions and judgments of others. Who they perceive you to be doesn’t change who you actually are. Stay confident in yourself and your skills as a cheerleader, and never let another person cause you to question who you are. Secondly, never forget that you have no

Successful Fundraising

Team Xplore

Apr 17, 2015

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If you are looking to raise money for your cheerleading squad, you have a plethora of fundraising options to choose from. While cheerleading might not seem like an expensive sport at first glance, there are all sorts of expenses from competitions, travel, camps, uniforms and various fees. If you raise enough funds at the start of the season, these expenses won't overwhelm your team. Let's take a look at some of the best cheerleading fundraising ideas. Before you start brainstorming, consider what other cheerleading squads are doing in terms of fundraising. Take care to not duplicate their efforts. Your fundraising method should be unique to your town. Be original and creative! Coupon Books: Head on out to local businesses and ask them to donate coupons to your team. The businesses will benefit from the coupons because they'll receive valuable exposure. If you find enough interested business owners, you can create full coupon books. Try to span the entire range of entertainment and dining options in your area. Approach fast food businesses, fine dining