What to Expect When Starting Tumbling Classes

Now that football season is coming to a close, cheer teams usually have more time to learn how to tumble and take squad tumbling classes at local gyms. Here's a few things to expect when starting your first tumbling class cheerleader or not.

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#1 Attire

Coming to tumbling you should wear comfortable clothes you can well, flip around in.

• Athletic Shorts
• Sports Bra
• Tank top or loose shirt
• Athletic shoes or Cheer shoes
• hair in high pony and clipped out of your face

#2 Listen to Instruction

When the coach is talking make to sure to pay attention so you can learn on the right speed. Don't assume just because you watch a couple youtube tutorials you know what's best. You paid to learn so you might as well with a safe coach and nice floors.

#3 Don't Get Flustered

You're not gonna know everything the minute you get there and you most likely won't be able to throw you bhs after one class. Be patient and tryyour best. Don't get all flustered if you're not at the same level as the other girls or your teammates.

Love,
A Cheerleader
 

#Cured: Last Cheer 4 A Cure Game

With the last "Go Pink" football game coming up you and your cheer squad probably want to go out with a bang! Here's a few ways to incorporate "pink" or "the cure," into your next game!

#1 One Last Use

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If you're like my squad then you probably used pink pom poms throughout the month of October! It's time for that one last use. This is a nice touch to keep. (Oh how we'll miss the pink poms)

 

#2 Run-Throughs

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You can have themed run throughs. If you haven't tried this idea throughout October it's always nice to add it! You can have slogans like "(School's Name) Goes Pink", "Kick for the Cure", "Ta Ta (Opposing School's Name)", etc. etc. etc.

 

#3 Survivor

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Since it's the last "Go Pink" game you could have the announcer tell the names of alumni, or family members of the cheerleaders or football players that have or had cancer effect their family. If the person who had breast cancer is in the audience the cheerleaders could provide them with a nice gift basket of some sort. Make sure you get the person's permission before you do this because it is an extremely personal matter that they might not want everyone to know.

 

I hope you had a great October full of lots of football, fun, and pink!

 

Love,

A Cheerleader

Homecoming Game Hairstyles

Homecoming is happening all around and those memorable games are always super fun. Here's a few hair styles to pair with your head wreaths in all of those pictures you'll be taking!

 

#1 Curled Hair

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The best way to get spiral and thick curls is to use a Wand. Star by clicking the top half of your hair up (depending on the thickness of your hair) and then spray heat protector on the bottom half. Curl hair on to wand by twirling hair onto the wand inward and hold for as long as you desire. Pull up on the wand to get the hair off the wand and hold up the curled hair for a second or two. When you're done with the bottom half do this to the top until of the hair is curled and ready!


#2 Beach Waves

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Take a shower and then braid your damp hair. In the morning scrunch up hair and then use a regular curling iron to curl your hair in large portions. The curls should fall out throughout the day but still keep that edgy wavy look.

#Straight Hair



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This one is easy to master. Add heat spray and a good straightener and you got your perfect straightener look!

Hope you like these hairstyles!

Love,
A Cheerleader
 



Diary of A Cheerleader: Cause...Why Not?

Dear Diary,
I decided to add an extra entry this week because...why not? I wasn't really sure what to add to my blog so I decided another diary page would be perfect!

So basically at practice today we began starting our Homecoming routine. I'm super excited for it but also nervous considering my stunt group has never done a full blown sequence before. I know we can do it but I always get nervous because there's that possibility of getting hurt and being out for the assembly but I guess there's danger with everything I do. I could walk down the stairs and twist my ankle! [knock on wood]

I have also found my newest food obsession which are soft cookies! So if anyone wants to send me some my address is....Just kidding! Remember diary, I'm anon. So any ways, I have a lot of homework and I should probably go to bed soon!

-A Cheerleader

Team Bonding Ideas 4 October!

I believe that squads should bond with each other at least once a month and as every month goes by so does a new season. So as for October it's all about Halloween and all of it's blood, gore, and of course....pumpkins! Here's some great team bonding ideas your squad can take part in during October!

#1 Watching Scary Movies

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It might seem lame but trust me, all of you guys in one room wrapped in blankets scared out of your mind can be good for some laughs and some good memories. Most of the time squads don't even end up watching the whole movie because they end up talking, joking, and laughing. It's just a  good excuse to get together and hang out!

#2 Pumpkin Patch



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Your squad can get together and have a great time at a local pumpkin patch. My own squad is planning a team bonding for all of us to get together and pick out pumpkins for the girls on the other squads (like jv or freshman), so that we can decorate them and leave them on their steps as presents. It's also really fun to go on some of the attractions and take lots of pictures.

#3 Haunted Attractions



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It's always fun to be a little scared every once and a while and there's tons of places around the globe where this is a possibility. You can research around to see if there's any haunted houses and haunted hospitals around (that are legal to go into, haha). There's also amusement parks to go to like Universal Studios and Knott's Scary Farm.

#4 Costume Exploring

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With Halloween soon there is probably some parties going on, your squad can get together and help each pick out or even made costumes for each. It's always fun to shop so why not make it a team bonding!

I hope all of these ideas seem to fit your team's needs when it comes to bonding! Thanks for reading!

Love,
A Cheerleader

Diary of A Cheerleader: Ooooofffffff Course....

Dear Diary,

Of course! Of course, I forget to log on and update the newest D.O.A.D! I seriously have no brain lately and it's starting to scare me. I'm so forgetful about things!

So basically it's breast cancer awareness month and this is the kickoff of everything pink! Pinks bows, pink socks, pink poms. Pink. Pink. Pink. I really love the idea of spreading awareness but all of this pink is a little crazy to me.

I have a football game in T minus three hours so Im just sitting at home suppose to be doing homework but of course I'm here. Yes, of course I'll practice what I preach and do my homework as soon as I post this!

Lately I have been getting writer's block some more and can't really think of what to post. I'm gonna finish my little expo of Best Cheer Makeup Products (that I use) and I should probably do more breast cancer awareness posts so that's that.

I guess I should update you about me. I have homecoming in two weeks and we're working on our performance on Monday! Aaahhh! Scary! It doesn't seem like enough time but hopefully we will pull through!

This is random but my latest store obsessions are Victoria Secret Pink and Sephora. I could literally spend all day in there....if I had money! 

Well that's pretty much me, a cheerleader on the daily. Hopefully something comes along that gets interesting!

-A Cheerleader

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Decor!

Check back for a new Diary of A Cheerleader tomorrow!
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It's October and it's time to spread awareness of breast cancer. So let's spread the love, the motivations, and of course the pink! Here's a few things you can give a little pink in order to add a little décor to your sidelines.

#1 Pink Poms

 

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These are so cute and even when the colors seem off with your uniform, they always look really cute. There are tons of places to get a pair of these very pink pom poms! Click here to look around!


#2 Pink Bows

 



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Although there's only 4 games in the month of October it's always fun to have a bunch of different bright, light, sparkly pink bows for the games. Here's a place to choose a few. Click here.

#3 Socks
 
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These can be super cute with your dress out clothes during the week in order to show some awareness even out of your uniform. Check out this store for me options! Click here.

There you have it. A few simple ideas on spreading breast cancer awareness. Also make sure to check out events going on around your school like fundraisers or assemblies. You can also look up things around your community like the Susan G. Komen walks that usually happy around this time. Check involved and spread the word!

Love,
A Cheerleader

Getting Your Letterman Jacket

Stay tuned for the return of "Diary of A Cheerleader" on Wednesday and a new YouTube tutorial coming up soon!
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Yes, those lovely leather jackets with that marvelous letter symbolizing you being a part of your school's Varsity team. There's a few things to consider before you purchase yours!

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#1 The Price
Letterman jackets are very expensive and can range from $350-$400+ Yeah, I know it's a lot. You have to be prepared to pay in full when you physically receive your jacket unlike your cheer uniform.

#2 Sizing
Maybe sure you size it right. Take a few things into consideration like your growth. Do you believe that you're going to grow another inch or two. If you're like me then you have a small structure but long and lanky arms. I myself purchased a small with added inches which is always the way to good when in doubt instead of buying a baggy jacket that fits the sleeves.

#3 Patches
Some people believe that you don't need a jacket until you have patches. This is true but a letter is a patch in it's own right and you don't need 100+ patches on your jacket. They're nice to have but if you don't receive any just remember that your varsity patch is what's important.

These are just a few very simple things to consider when getting your letterman. Letterman jackets are great and are very memorable and nice to have as you get older but remember just because it's your first year on Varsity doesn't mean you have to get one. You can always save it for your senior year and it'll be just as special.

Love,
A Cheerleader

 

Failing Classes but Loving Cheer?

The beginning of the year is always so easy. Those first two weeks where you're just reviewing and getting comfortable with the class but once you hit the end of September you get a big reality check with you begin to take quizzes, tests, and large packets that need to be turned in. Here's a few tips on how to get those grades back up!

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#1 Extra Credit

Der da der der. This is what everyone falls back on and it really helps if your teacher is open to it. Make sure to get all the info and do as much as you can. It won't boost your D- to a C but it's a start and can make even the smallest difference that could help.

#2 Study Groups

You're already on a team so you already have a solid group of people! Odds are you're not the only one doing bad in a certain subject. You and your fellow teammates can get together in a classroom during lunch, before practice, or after and do homework so when those late night games hit and those weekends happen you're not dumbfounded when you receive a bad grade.

#3 Do the Work & Ask Questions!

It's a no brainer and it's what everyone seems to overlook. Most people begin to fail because they fail to do the work. Everything adds up eventually. If you do all of your homework and get some extra practice in the doing the material it will reflect on your test scores. It's why they assign it! You should also ask questions when you don't understand something but remember instead of thinking you sound stupid when asking just think you're not the only one wondering the same thing.

Love,
A Cheerleader

Best Cheer Makeup Products (that I use)

(This article/entry/post is in no way sponsored. This is my own opinions about these products. I own no pictures, links, or rights to anything on this page. I am just simply sharing interesting products that I don't own. Thank you.)

Here's a quick list of my football makeup, that I usually use at almost every game. I wear light makeup at school but during a game I like to go all out so here's just a peak inside of what helps me get ready!

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This product is also from Sephora but this time it's bareMineral's Eyecolor True Gold. At $14 it's not super, super wow but it's very sparkly and looks great under the stadium lights. I like to pair this with the stila (below). So this would be a thin base while the stila adds more metallic gold coloring. I also like this because it's not super over the top color so I can get away with wearing it to school without an occasion.

 











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I really, really love this product. It's from Sephora and it's called: Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye shadow. It's $32 which may seem pricy for a simple gold eyeshadow but this is nothing simple. This eyeshadow comes off the palette as creamy and very metallic. I've tried many different glitter gold products and this one works by far the best. It comes with a primer too that helps keep the glitter. I would really recommend this!

 





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I was pretty surprised when I picked this up from Icing at my local mall but I have to say this palette is super great and has a lot of bronzy colors that I like. The Expert Barely There Palette is so great for base coats and crease highlights. I like this palette but I'll admit that I only use about one or two of the colors. It's $12.50 so it's not like I blew a fortune on it for the few colors I use.

 

So those were just a few of the eye shadows and products I use. I'll be sure to add a few more to the list with another post soon! Thanks!

 

Love,

A CHEERLEADER

How to Balance School & Cheer

Something I haven't been doing very well lately is time management and I bet you can tell considering I haven't posted in almost 2 weeks! I'm really sorry about that but here we go! Here's a few tips to help manage your school work and cheerleading duties.

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1. Football Games & Homework
There's a lot of schools who share a football field with another school so they have to rotate when it comes to Friday Night Games. If your school is like this (mine is) then that means you probably have some Varsity games on Thursday sometimes and you know as well as I do that it's a struggle to get home at 10-11:30 with still another hour or two of homework left. My advice to you is to take a lunch period and go to your library to get some or even all of your homework done. Yes, you have pep rallies but they usually don't take up the own period, so take your homework and books to a quiet place and get it done so you can get some beauty sleep when you get home. Another alternative is to ask for your Thursday homework on Wednesday. You'll have to double up but it'll be worth not having to get it done late at night after the game.

2. Long Practice Hours
You may be able to get your homework done but you want to make sure you're not tired and sore the next day. Take a shower and use a heating pad to avoid being uncomfortable in those hard chairs tomorrows.

3. Waiting Till the Last Minute? Not So Good!
You have a performance coming up, football games, and practices. Tests, quizzes and homework are the last thing on your mind but really they should be the first. Make sure to study hard and do all of your homework because it will add up. All of those low scores will decrease your actually grade and make it so you really can't participate in cheer events because of your g.p.a.

Hope all of this helped! I'll try to get back on schedule with the posts! XOXO

Love,
A Cheerleader

 

Diary of A Cheerleader: Busy, Busy, Busy

Dear Diary,
I have been so, so busy ,lately! Football season has already kicked off, and now every week I'm heading to a new game.

I'll admit that lately I've been trying to come up with new advice but I have a bit of writers block and can't think of anything. I want to help you guys out but my head just isn't screwed on tight enough!

Besides the blog, in my cheer squad we recently got a new cheer coach (yeah I know mid school year) but then I was surprised that we were getting two new coaches. It's hard enough meeting one now two! But trust me when I say this I love them! They're so cool and really get everything done. They're so professionally and I think really care for us and as we get closer I'm sure our squad is going to progress a lot!

Well that's about it. Leave any comments with ideas for advice! XOXO

-A Cheerleader