CHEER BASICS
Give an example of standing tumbling.
Cartwheel, handstand, front walkover, back walkover, standing tuck, standing back tuck
The person who gets lifted in the air.
Flyer
A toe touch and a pike are both examples of what?
Jumps
Fall season
During competitions or even stunting, it’s important that we’re all on the correct__ so that we’re all in unicen.
Counts
The object that is shaken to get attention from audience during chants or cheers.
Pom poms
The person who stands behind a stunt and helps catch.
Backspot
A cartwheel but where you land on both feet at the same time. (usually done while running)
Round off
Where do cheerleaders face when chanting or cheering?
Towards the crowd
How long are routines typically?
2 min 30 sec
The two main types of cheer are called this.
Sideline & competitive
The people who lift the flyer.
Bases
A cartwheel with no hands
Aerial
What is a the most common hairstyle for game day cheer?
Half up half down
RANDOM: what position am I in stunting?
Main base
What are the two types of bases called?
Main base & secondary base
The people who stand around a stunt to make sure the flyer doesn’t fall.
Spotters
A stunt where it’s only one person holding up a flyer is called this.
One man stunt
What is the most common hairstyle for competitive cheer?
High pony tails
What is something you can get a deduction for during a comp routine?
Falling during a stunt, stepping off the mat, falling after tumbling, not catching your flyer high enough, having jewelry on, swearing
The 4 things we get evaluated on when trying out for cheer.
Stunting, tumbling, jumps and dance/cheer
The person who leads cheers and calls them out.
Captain(s)
A flip where you go backward using your hands. (not a back flip)
Back handspring
Who are the people that typically wear different styled/colored bows during games?
Captains
This category is worth the most points in competition based on complexity and difficulty.
Stunting