Tips for Tryouts
One of the most important things in a cheerleader's life
The Tips:
1. Smile! They really look for that just have fun because that is what it's all about.
2.Good motions. Make sure that your motions are very tight. It's an easy way to score points with the judges.
3.Practice, Practice, practice. This is how I have made the team. I needed work in a few areas but I just kept practicing as much as possible. I know it seems like a drag but it is really worth the effort.
4.Eat right. You do not want to go in there and be all out of shape and huffing and puffing. Don't eat sweats or foods that are bad for you before tryouts. That DOES NOT mean starve yourself either. Eat till you are full. Try eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and drinking a lot of water.
5.Here's another common mistake I have too add in: When you are doing a jump for instance, a toetouch, do not bring your arms to your legs, bring your legs to your arms, no matter how low your jump is, keep your arms straight out.
6.Wear your school colors if possible. Wear your hair up!!! No jewelry, loud nailpolish, or tons of makeup!!
7.Pay close attention to your examples and make sure to ask questions. Don't be shy!
8.No matter how nervous you are don't show it. I know this is a lot to ask but just, put a smile on and speak in a loud clear voice.
9. BE LOUD!!!! This is very important because I can almost garuntee that you won't make the team if no one can understand what you are saying. Remember, you are cheering. Have a little spirit!!!!
10.Pick a good stunting partner!! They judge you guys as a team!
11.Be peppy! Yell things like GO LINCOLN! and BEAT THOSE TIGERS! No WOOS! You will most often get deducted points for that. Yell postive stuff. NO Negative stuff. Bounce around and yell a lot. Just HAVE SPIRIT!
12.Eye Contact! REmember, you are preforming for the judges not the wall or the ceiling or the floor!
13. If you mess up, don't sweat it and continue. They might not even notice. Don't go "OH NO!! OH MY GOD!! I CANT BELEIVE I MESSED UP SO BAD!" They will definetly deduct points for that. Try to just keep going, and when you walk away, don't mutter things like "I screwed up big time" Yell LETS GO LINCOLN! Or something like that.
14. One big thing I left out. Always stretch befor you do anything. YOu could really hurt yourself if you don't.
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