Can you still be a cheerleader if your not flexible?

Can you still be a cheerleader if your not flexible?

You can't do a scorpion, back tuck, splits, or herkie without being flexible! If you're not flexible, start slow. The worst thing you can do is push yourself too hard. You can't tryout for cheer if you pull a muscle!

Can I start cheer at 14?

So yes, 14 is a perfect age to start cheer and get the full experience before it's too late!

Do u have to be flexible to be a cheerleader?

Cheerleaders need to be flexible and ideally should have the suppleness close to that of a gymnast. Make sure you work on your flexibility by stretching daily. You could even do this when watching TV, so it need not take up too much of your time or interfere with your daily routine.

What is a good age to start cheerleading?

"I would say seven to eight years old is a good time to start. Around that age, they truly know what they want. Tumbling prior to that would be a plus, but competitive cheerleading should start around that age so they aren't too shy and have that 'edge.

How much do cheer uniforms cost?

(The average price of an All-Star uniform is between $200 and $300.)

How do you start cheerleading for beginners?

Cheerleaders need good coordination and basic dance skills, especially kicks and jumps. They also have to show they can memorize choreography. Some JV teams require their members show off jazz dance skills like toe-touches, high kicks and pike jumps.

What are cheer tryouts?

A standard tryout will include learning and performing a few cheers and possibly doing a short dance, basic jumps, stunting, or tumbling. When and where tryouts are held: Tryouts often take place either after school or in the evening, depending on when the coaches are available.

Do you have to tumble to be a college cheerleader?

Many competitive and school cheerleading squads use standing tumbling in routines, cheers and chants. Standing tumbling can even be part of a stunt sequence. Most collegiate squads and many competitive squads require a standing back handspring as the minimum requirement from squad members during tryouts.