Competitions

Competitions are the best part of cheerleading. A competition is the main reason most cheerleaders cheer. They can be really big or really small. Either way, they’re fun. Allstar cheerleaders look forward to traveling and spending time with their teams. There is no better way to bond with your team then to hit a perfect routine with your team.

A typical competition day starts off stressful. You have to do your hair and makeup perfectly. You should be tan to look good on the stage. Then you have to make sure you have eaten and had enough water. After leaving, you have to meet with your team where you discuss the competition, watch other teams from your gym, and stretch before warm ups. Then, you go to warm ups. Warm ups are always the most stressful part. A team can either have an amazing warm up or it can be terrible. Usually, if one person isn’t having a good day, the rest of the team isn’t either. After warm ups, you wait to go on. The wait time can be up to 15 minutes, making nerves at an all-time high.  A team will pray, have a pep talk, and/or dance around to get rid of the nerves. Then you’re up next! The announcer calls your team and you take the floor. If the routine hits, your team breaks out in tackling hugs before exiting the stage. After your routine, you go behind the stage, talk to your coaches, watch your competition, and then wait for awards.

While this is a stressful day, it’s one of the most fun days we have. When you’re not competing, it’s an amazing way to bond with your team. Then hitting a routine is so exhilarating.