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Look the part!
Dress in Century colors, if possible, and make sure your hair is neat. Keep big distractions out of your video. You can even make your own bow! See our video on our instagram!
Speak loudly and clearly!
Even though you're on video, we can still tell a lot about your confidence! If you're sitting, sit up tall, and avoid fidgeting. Nothing to be nervous about!
Work on your jump technique!
Snap your legs up quickly, and down even faster. Lead with your chest and make sure your toes are pointed and you arms are in the right place! See our jump technique video on our instagram!
Stay fit!
Cheerleading involves so many different aspects of sport - you must have power, control, flexibility, and endurance. Keep up on your tumbling and technique the best you can, and condition in the mean time so you're ready to rock when we finally meet! See our conditioning video on our instagram for our favorite exercises.
Use your resources!
There is no stupid question! Feel free to reach out to coach via e-mail, or any past Century cheerleader! There are wonderful resources on social media (we'll link our favorites below!). Watch YouTube for tutorials and tip videos, and don't be afraid to just go for it!
Work on solid tumbling technique!
While we don't require a certain level of tumbling to be on the team, we do look for candidates who can perform ANY skill CLEAN. Keep legs together and tight on handstands, forward rolls, and back handsprings. Make sure your hip placement is correct in your cartwheels and round offs. Keep your arms tight and strong!
Show your personality!
When you perform your cheer and dance for us, make sure you are performing (even if you're just in your living room!) We want to see your personality shine through. Give us a variety of faces and show us that you're confident!
CHECK OUT our friend and ISU Cheerleader Curtis demonstrating jumps and giving some great technique tips!
Resources
Resources
INSTAGRAM:
@cheer_iq
@acrobaticarts
@tumbledoctor
@varsityspirit
@centuryhs_cheer
YOUTUBE:
How to do a Herkie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlKVIc4GdEk
Basic Cheerleading Motions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA7TWwyjeZs
How to do a Toe Touch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDlF26-Uu2I
How to do a Hurdler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oumtdUHc9fI
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