CONTENTS Love to Cheer 4 Preparing for the Tryout 6 Commitment and Responsibility 12 Practice Week 14 Tryout Day 16 Go for It 20 Glossary 22 To Learn More 23 Index 24
4 Do you enjoy watching cheerleaders rally crowds and perform exciting routines Do you know a lot of chants and cheers by heart Do you have a positive attitude If so you might make a great cheerleader Every cheerleader must go through a tryout to make a squad At a tryout you perform cheerleading skills in front of coaches and squad captains They invite cheerleaders with the best skills to join the squad It’s not easy to earn a spot on a cheerleading squad A lot of people try out for a limited number of spots The key to a great tryout is to be prepared As soon as you decide to try out it’s time to start mastering basic cheerleading skills Your hard work and commitment will pay off at your tryout You will be able to show your spirit with confidence LOVE TO CHEER
