Mark your calendar for May 18 and 19 when the USASF Cheerleading Worlds will air on ESPN2. This is an awesome competition and well worth watching. The schedule is as follows (check your local listings for changes):
Mickey Crawford, a former die hard cheerleader, who cheered in high school, college and for 7 years with the Atlanta Falcons has launched a new cheerleading social networking Web site. The site is a good place to find other cheerleaders you've lost contact with or to meet other cheerleaders. It's an ideal place for former and current cheerleaders and dancers to reunite. Pro Cheerleading Resources NBA Dancers Find an All Star Cheerleading Squad
This new, exciting product will do away with using plastic cups to decorate your chain link fence. Now, you can purchase these small, plastic devices from Put-In-Cups and get your message across again and again.
Six Flags announced that they will be holding a second auditions for the first ever pro theme park cheerleading team called the Thrilleaders. Under the direction of professional choreographer Tony Gonzalez, Cheer/Dance Choreographer for the Bring it On movie series, the Thrilleaders will captivate Six Flags guests with their explosive, high-energy routines and act as "Ambassadors of Thrill" throughout the Six Flags family of parks. In addition to performing at parks, the Thrilleaders will also participate in various community, charitable and corporate events. If you didn't make the first audition, here's your second chance to become a part of this exciting new squad. Learn more. More About Becoming a Pro Cheerleader
Don't forget your "cheer mom" this mother's day. Whether it's your actual mom or your coach, a "cheer mom" is a woman in your life that supports you in your cheerleading. Use this Mother's Day as a time to give her the recognition she deserves and let her know how much she means to you. Gifts for Your Cheer Mom
Cheerleading tryouts can be stressful, disappointing, and heartbreaking. How do you handle it when you don't make the cheerleading squad? Read this article for advice and remember to keep trying.
Updated: 4/30/08 - New coaching jobs have been posted to the About.com Cheerleading site. If you're looking for a job in coaching cheerleading, you'll want to look here. More Resources for Coaches