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You've worked, you've practiced, you've made it!  Now .... you're wanting that Captain's spot.  Are you ready?  Responsibilities, your role, life skills, the drama.  Find out what it takes to be the Captain of your team.

Cheerleading - it's just a part of you.  Thanks to those who have asked about Open Teams.  We are currently compiling a list for you to investigate.  We hope with this resource you will find a team this fall.

In Leadership positions, the Captain and Co-Captains are a key element in determining the success of a cheerleading program. You have been chosen for this position based on your reliability, responsibility and loyalty. You now take on a very serious role with duties. Being a captain is an honor and a duty. You must learn the qualitities of a good leader. You may be representing your school to the public. You may be corresponding with administration. You will be setting a tone for the team and acting as the "right hand man" for the coach. You must maintain a posititive attitude as a role model in this position. You will grow and learn life lessons that will help you in the business world, your family and future endeavors.

Practice is practice right? No - there is such a thing as good practice and bad practice. If you've ever walked away from practice and wondered why you even went, or what did you get out of that, then you've been through a bad practice. Are your practices effective? Do you feel accomplished at the end of practice? Are you learning and improving? Has your team as a whole set achievable goals? Do you celebrate your milestones? Are you trying new skills? Keep your practices efficient and productive. Make the most out of your precious time. The OACC can help.

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You've been practicing since mid-summer and your first time out on the floor wasn't what it should have been? Why can't your team pull it together?

Participants'Responsibilities

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You aren't allowed to tumble, You aren't allowed to stunt.  What are you supposed to do - look pretty? Well, yes that too... but... If you are really serious about allowing your squad to tumble or to mount you need to address this with your coach.  Have a planned meeting. Discuss your thoughts from a prepared outline. You must be able to address the pros and cons. The OACC can give you assistance with research, statistics and information from other neighboring schools or leagues.  OACC Membership and Help.

At a recent roundtable discussion, college coaches from around Ohio told us what they are looking for.

"Tips to improve your jumps"  from our friends at CheerWiz  

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Cheerleaders and Dancers - Competition, Giveaways, Material workshops and more! Every August in Columbus. Watch for news!

All Cheerleaders on sideline spirit squads must train for and possess the minimum following skills and traits:

Advanced cheerleading incorporates ALL of the above PLUS:

               Game Faces for your Team Dynamics   

Tumbling Spotter and Stunting Spotter. During Pre-season, each member of your team and your coach should be trained in spotting techniques. Spotting levels vary as do the skill levels. Spotting a beginner tumbler involves the spotter actually helping to manipulate the cheerleaders body parts to learn the skill. Advanced spotters aid in motion and are safety spotters. Stunting spotters are actually cheerleaders partaking in the stunt. Pyramid spotters are safety assurance spotters. OACC has an abundant list of spotting teachers.

12 Skills to use to Resolve Conflicts

Spirit and Team Ideas

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Team Bonding, Team Building, Motions, Jumps, Skill improvement, Stunts, Spotting,

Many Miss America entrants choose character education as their platform.  A number of them have even helped spread the word about CC!. One such beauty queen is Roberta Camp, who championed CC! during her reign as Miss Sciotto Valley. She recently won the title of Miss Ohio.  It is always a delight when a local pageant contestant pays a visit, often wearing her crown, and are truly enthralled to hear such an elegant young lady talk to them about the importance of character.     A visiting princess is a great way to help your team develop a better understanding of good character.      Miss Ohio will meet again with Character Counts! at the CC! National Conference in Anahiem, CA.

Music Mixes, Cheer Apparel, Cheer Hair, CDs, Books, DVDs, Hair Bows, Gifts, Jewelry, Make-Up,Uniforms, Crafts, Fight Songs, Spirit Ideas

Improve Your Jumps 

First time at cheer camp?      

What to expect from your school providing camp:                              

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Takedown, Reversal...
Or go for the Pin!
Stay off the bottom...
In Order to Win!
You Gotta Ride 'Em, Roll 'Em, Get that Pin!
Come on Mike (Guy's name), Let's Win!  

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The National Center for Sports Safety has been added to the developing curriculum for student leaders.

Competitions for You!!!

It takes work to get better!

Do you suspect an eating disorder with a team mate?  It can be a challenge for you to tell the difference between normal self-image concerns, and warning signs that an eating disorder is developing.

You're 17 or over - your school doesn't provide cheering - you just can't give up the thrill ...  OPEN TEAMS

Make a video (30 seconds to 2 minutes long)  promoting the importance of one or more of the

But .. You can look the part.   Let Cheer Factor design for you.

We can always use new cheers!

American Traditions

Your team name in Rhinestones  Rhinestone Ruby from Starlet Crush

Your dance, the half-time routine - no good without good music and good choreography. 

A coach contacted us about the worries she had because one of her cheerleaders was a cutter.  No not someone skipping school. Someone who deliberately inflicts injury to their own body without a suicidal intent.

Winners: $500 toward Sprit wear, accessories, uniforms or warm ups!

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Consider this:

Posters should be in the Lobby, the bathrooms, the hallways, in the gym, the lunchroom ....

Whether camp is at home or you're preparing to go away for camp - make your statement:

If you've been cutting and you want to stop, here are some approaches that might help you.  From Teen's Health

1. Exercises should be performed in a standing position: most of your trunk exercises should be performed standing up, since this is the position of most athletic movements. While you're standing the exercises involve all the trunk-and hip-stabiliser muscles and not just the abdominals or low back in isolation.

2. Training should target endurance, strength and power: The trunk muscles are important for maintaining good posture and spinal alignment. This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week task - in other words, the trunk muscles have to perform this function all day every day and thus must have good endurance. The trunk muscles are also integral in power movements, e.g., throwing, jumping and hitting, and so strength and power must be developed. Thus, a trunk programme should contain a mix of low intensity/high repetition exercises with high-intensity and plyometric-type movements.

3. Exercises must be multi-directional: The trunk can (1) flex forward and extend back, (2) flex to the left and right side, (3) rotate about its centre, and (4) perform any combination of the above movements in three planes. Exercises that integrate these three planes will provide the biggest challenge and benefits to an athlete looking to develop functional core strength.

4. Trunk exercise programmes must be progressive: you’ll learn how to start with simple movements and progress to multi-plane movements when the basics are secure. You’ll start with low-intensity exercises and add resistance to the movements once the technique is mastered and strength is improved. Then you’ll progress your positions: from lying to sitting, to kneeling to standing, to standing on one leg, to standing on one leg on an unstable base. From slow and static exercises, you’ll progress to power exercises.

Mt. Vernon Ohio - Dan Emmette Festival Cheer Competition  Every August.  Youth, PeeWee and Schools, Non-mount, Non-tumble.  A great way to get a jump start on performing and perfecting your fall routine.  A great show performance opportunity.  Danemmettefestival.org  for more details or call Sara @ 740-392-6102

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Who's Cheering For Who?   

The part of Leader in Cheer Leader, does not make you an instant leader, the day you make the team. Being a leader is a job in itself. Read this article for an intro to Real Leadership. 

Great Job Cheerleaders!

We are currenltly collecting your Homecoming traditions, spirit ideas, Pep rallies and activities.  If you'd like to tell us about your school email . HomeComing Traditions and activities

The homecoming pages give you a lot of ideas for raising school spirit, pumping up your team and solutions that work with other school organizations to make your pep rally a huge success!

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