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Valerie's Cheerleading Blog January 2006 Archive

By Valerie Ninemire, About.com Guide to Cheerleading since 2000

Practice Perfectly

Monday January 30, 2006
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 ... Read More

Featured Stunt - Basket Toss with a Toe Touch Flair

Saturday January 28, 2006
This week's featured cheerleading stunt photo is of a Basket Toss with a Toe Touch Flair done by the Paw Paw High School varsity cheer team. | More Featured Stunt ... Read More

New Cheer and Dance Competitions

Thursday January 26, 2006
Updated - 1/25/06 - Lots of new cheer and dance competitions - check your area for upcoming events. This week's additions include: CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, ... Read More

New Cheer 101 Quiz

Tuesday January 24, 2006
Test your knowledge of cheerleading - take our newest cheer 101 quiz that covers some of the basics of cheerleading. Other Fun Cheerleading Quizzes| Newest Stunt Quiz || Stunt Quiz Version ... Read More

Can Your Squad Make the Cut? - Be on TV

Sunday January 22, 2006
Baby Jake Media is looking for a cheerleading squad to feature in a pilot TV show. Here are some of the requirements: they are looking for an East coast (CT. ... Read More

Cheer Quotes of the Week

Saturday January 21, 2006
Submitted by: Cheylan"A squad is only as strong as its weakest cheerleader!" Submitted by: Caitlin"I cheer only on the days that end in a - y!"Submitted by: kriiDd"Smile on your ... Read More

Featured Stunt - 2-2-1

Thursday January 19, 2006
This week's featured cheerleading stunt photo is of a 2-2-1 done by the Cheer LTD Summer Staff 2005. | More Featured Stunt Photos | | Featured Jump Photos || Submit ... Read More

University of Kentucky Wins UCA National Championship, Again

Tuesday January 17, 2006
For the 15th time and for the third time in a row, the University of Kentucky cheerleaders showed they dominate the Universal Cheer Association National Championships by taking home the ... Read More

Paula Abdul's Cardio Cheer

Sunday January 15, 2006
With the help of some great professional cheerleaders and fitness experts, Paula Abdul has put together a complete set of DVDs that cover all the basics of cheerleading and will ... Read More

Forum Post - Why is Tumbling in Cheerleading?

Friday January 13, 2006
Cheerdiva06 writes, "I've always wondered why there is so much of an emphasis on tumbling in cheerleading? To be honest with you I think it's point-less. Reason being is that ... Read More

Featured Stunt - Cupies

Wednesday January 11, 2006
This week's featured cheerleading stunt photo is of a cupies done by the University of New Mexico Co-Ed Cheer Squad. | More Featured Stunt Photos | | Featured Jump Photos ... Read More

Coaching Jobs

Monday January 9, 2006
Updated list of coaching positions submitted to the About Cheerleading site. If you're interested in applying for a position, please do not email me. I've listed everything I ... Read More

New Cheer and Dance Competitions

Saturday January 7, 2006
Updated - 1/7/06 - Lots of new cheer and dance competitions - check your area for upcoming events. This week's additions include: CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ... Read More

Is Cheerleading Too Dangerous?

Thursday January 5, 2006
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 ... Read More

Try Out Chat This Evening at 7PM (CST)

Thursday January 5, 2006
Come join us in a cheerleading chat this evening. It'll be at 7 PM (Central), that's 8 PM (Eastern) and 5 PM (Pacific). We'll be discussing try outs and will ... Read More

So You Want to Be a Cheerleader - Here's Help

Wednesday January 4, 2006
These resources will help you with try outs or improve your cheerleading. Get started today. Practice hard, stay motivated and stick with it! Cheerleading Try Out Course - It's ... Read More

Improving Your Jumps

Monday January 2, 2006
There's always room for improvement when it comes to your jumps and for that reason you should never stop working on them. Whether it's the height, your flexibility ... Read More

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