How to Become a Cheerleader

Cheerleaders are individuals with energy, poise and grace. Like every sport, cheerleading requires group training and workout sessions several times a week to synchronize the moves and techniques. Follow these steps to increase your chances of becoming a cheerleader.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Talk to the coach of a cheerleading squad to learn about the requirements to join the team. Inquire about any unfilled positions. Fill out the required application paperwork.
2. Eat healthy and get yourself in shape. Exercise regularly. Enroll in a dance class or a cheerleading training camp to learn new movements. Join your local gym to take an aerobic class.
3. Watch the cheerleading team's training sessions or attend competitions to see the moves, jumps and stunts. Practice the basic moves daily to improve your techniques and build your stamina for the rigorous training sessions.
4. Learn some cheers for your tryout session. Practice being moderately loud and clear when reciting the words so that the judges can understand the cheer.
5. Buy the proper clothing to look the part of a cheerleader. Pay attention to how you present yourself at the tryout.
6. Take part in cheerleading tryouts to qualify for the squad. Follow the tryout session's rules and give it your best. Show confidence and enthusiasm in your techniques and try to win over the judges with a positive attitude.

Tips & Warnings

• Stretch your body before starting every routine.
• Do not wear any jewelry or loose clothing that can cause a safety hazard.
• Be on time for the tryout and practice sessions.
• Avoid difficult cheerleading moves if you are a beginner.