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Do you consider cheerleading a sport and do you think it really meets the criteria to be one? Why do you think so many people say it's not a sport? Read this article, take our poll and be sure to leave a comment below.

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Concussions are often misdiagnosed or untreated and can be very serious injuries. Learn more in this article and how you can take CDC's Heads Up free online concussion training. Also, CDC has created free tools for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, athletes, and health care professionals that provide important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

There's a saying that goes, "Practice makes perfect" and it means that a perfect practice is the first step to a perfect performance. From planning your practices to safety measures, your practice sessions are the basis for how you're perform on the field or court. Perfect practices are as easy as 1, 2, 3...

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With the economy still putting pressure on families financially, the cost of cheerleading is a concern for most people and programs. And it would not be surprising that your cheerleading squad or family is struggling in these stressful times. So, here is an article that will give you tips on ways to cut the costs of cheerleading. Also, be sure to read these comments about the high cost of cheerleading from other cheerleaders and add your own.

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With all the tumbling, stunting and dancing that present-day cheerleaders do, there has been some speculation that the sport has become too dangerous. And although safety has always been a top priority for most coaches, is there still more that needs to be done to ensure that cheerleaders stay safe? Read More...

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Updated - 1/11/12 - Lots of new cheer and dance competitions - check your area for upcoming events. This week's additions include: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IL, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, Canada, and Britain.

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Basketball is a fast paced game and it's important that the cheerleaders pay attention to what's it going on and when to cheer and when not to cheer. Here you'll find some tips on the correct way to cheer at a basketball game.

Cheers for Basketball

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The focus seems to always be on the behavior of cheerleaders, but what about coaches? Is there a code of ethics for them? How should a coach behave? And more importantly, what should you do if you encounter an abusive, bad coach? Read this article, "A Coach's Behavior," to learn more.

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As the saying goes "Practice makes perfect" so it stands to reason that a perfect practice is the first step to a perfect performance. From planning your practices to safety measures, your practice sessions are the basis for how you're perform on the field or court. Perfect practices are as easy as 1, 2, 3...

More Articles on Health for Cheerleaders
| Eating for Energy |
| Dying for Perfection |
| Shout it Out, But Save Your Voice |

Many people are under the impression that a cheerleading squad picks the members, but ideally the members also choose the squad. So, if your son or daughter has voiced an interest in cheerleading, you shouldn't just sign them up. Like any program or person you'd entrust with your children, you need to research and gather as much information as possible before your child trys out.
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