What does it take to be an All Star Cheerleader?
Being an All Star Cheerleader is a time commitment, but is extremely rewarding! As a member of the team, you and your teammates will work hard, train hard, and compete hard toward the ultimate goal of high placement at local and regional competitions. Success in competitions earns the athlete, team, and gym a variety of rewards that may include: medals, trophies, banners, signage, jackets, rings…and most importantly Being a part of a FAMILY!
Athletes should be prepared to practice 2-3 times per week between 2 and 3 hours per practice. In addition, they should be continually working to improve their skill level with tumbling, stunting, and conditioning classes offered by ODT.
It’s crucial to remember All Star Cheer is a TEAM SPORT!
Every All Star cheerleader should be aware that this is a team sport. Decisions are made based on what is best for the team and the performance. There may be times when a parent or athlete may question a coach’s decision. Before discussing these issues with any gym staff, you should always ask yourself whether this decision was better for the team even though your child may not be in the position they had hoped. There will always be ups and downs in an All Star cheerleader’s career, but rarely are these decisions made with any bias.