What to Pack for a [Away] Cheer Competition

That season is coming up fast and besides all of the hard and long practices to come you should start thinking of what to pack when your team is ready to start traveling to and from every competition!

 

The thing to remember is to pack light but not to forget anything you'll need. You have to prepare your suitcase for any situation from hairspray before hitting the mat or going night swimming with your teammates. 

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What to Carry?
The best way to carry around your stuff is by getting a handy duffel bag (which teams usually get with their uniforms) and a heavy duty suitcase (which can be bought at any department store). Make you it rolls and have a easy to access hand to steer. When dealing with your uniform some cheerleaders like to carry garment bags in order to keep their uniform together and tidy but to be honest this just increases your chances of loosing your uniform! You could set it down and forget to pick it up in the airport or on the bus. If you have less it's not a chore. Fold your uniform neatly in your suitcase and you should be fine!

What Not to Bring?
This should be obvious. Don't bring any weapons or drugs or alcohol. You can have a good time without them trust me! It's not worth getting in trouble or worse getting kicked off your squad. Also you might not need: a book because I doubt you'll have time to read; a magazine is fine but it could be hard to finish a good book with everything around you. You might not need paper, pens, etc.

What to Bring?
- Uniform
- Cheer Socks
- Spankies
- Sports Bra
- Cheer Sneakers
- Hair Bow
- Warm Up Pants & Jacket
-Cheer Hoodie
- Cheer Makeup Kit – Glitter, Adhesive, Mascara, Lipstick, Blush, Foundation, Face Powder
- Hair Curls if required
 -Pins/Clips
- Hairspray
- Hair Gel – Strong Hold
- Hair Ponies
- Curling Iron and/or Straightener
- Pajamas
- Sweat Shirt and Pants for lounging
- Jeans and Tee’s
- Undergarments
- Street Shoes
- Swimsuit if your hotel has a pool
- Jacket and outdoor wear, if necessary
-Normal Sweats
-Yoga Pants
- Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Floss
- Razor and Shaving Cream
- Comb and/or hairbrush
- Shampoo, bar soap & container
- Face and Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Nail File, Clippers and Nail Polish Remover
- Cotton Balls and Qtips
- Pain Reliever
- Female Products
- Lotion
 
Don't Forget!!
-Passport (op)
-I.D
-Cash ($50-$200)
-Phone
-Camera
-Charger
-Headphones

Have a blast at every competition and don't let anything hold back your spirit. Pack smart and perform wonderfully!

Love,
A Cheerleader