What skills do you need to tryout for cheer?

Cheerleading Qualities

physically strong and energetic (it takes a lot of hard physical work to become a cheerleader)
confident (cheerleaders are out in front of crowds all the time, and need to project positive confidence in themselves and their team)
good team players (cheerleading is all about working together)

What do they look for in cheerleading tryouts?

A standard tryout will include learning and performing a few cheers and possibly doing a short dance, basic jumps, stunting, or tumbling. When and where tryouts are held: Tryouts often take place either after school or in the evening, depending on when the coaches are available.

Can you be a cheerleader without being flexible?

Yes, but if you are still in school, you might not be allowed to join the cheerleading squad until you reach a certain grade level. Regardless of your age, you must still do the stretches as shown. I’m 14 years old. I want to be a cheerleader but I’m not flexible.

How can I get my cheer jumps in one day?

5 Drills to Achieve Higher Jumps for Cheer

Straddle Stretch. One of the basic ways to execute a high jump is by improving your flexibility.
Straddle Lifts. Straddle lifts strengthen your hip flexors which are important for stronger stunts and higher jumps.
Seated Toe Touches.
Squat Jumps.
Jump Conditioning Drills.

Do you have to be flexible to do cheer?

Cheerleaders need to be flexible and ideally should have the suppleness close to that of a gymnast. Make sure you work on your flexibility by stretching daily. You could even do this when watching TV, so it need not take up too much of your time or interfere with your daily routine.

What can you not do at cheer tryouts?

Here are 10 things not to do at tryouts!

Do NOT overdo it on makeup. Everyone in the cheer world knows: eyes, lips, and cheeks are a must.
Do NOT wing it.
Do NOT stay up late the night before.
Do NOT skip breakfast.
Do NOT over stress.
Do NOT be unprepared.
Do NOT frown.
Do NOT wear unnecessary accessories.

How much should Flyers weigh?

7.8pt to 8.8pt are the most popular weight choices for high quality flyers. 5.8pt or 7.6pt nevertear flyers are ideal for a durable flyer that cannot be torn.