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Year 2009
- Vol. 15 Nbr. 4, August 2009
- Vol. 15 Nbr. 3, June 2009
- Vol. 15 Nbr. 2, April 2009
- Vol. 15 Nbr. 1, February 2009
Year 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 6, December 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 5, October 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 4, August 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 3, June 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 2, April 2008
- Vol. 14 Nbr. 1, February 2008
Year 2007
What should I do?' -Emily YOUR ADVICE Offer incentives, like a gift certificate to their favorite store, a day off tram practice every now and then, and maybe even let them earn a uniform decoration that represents their hard world -Courtney I became captain this year, and the squad got tazy and mad at me. Scott You should talk to the coaches and organize a time before or after practice for the team to talk about their effort and attitude.
[...] imagine how thrilled I was when we got to showcase the brand new 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in Heaven Blue at American Cheerleader's "Spirit Lounge" at the entrance of the 2009 Cheerleading Worlds in April.
College cheerleader and captain Alicia Chouinard offers some great first-hand advice for leading your squad in "The Captain Files" on page 65. If you hear nasty gossip, see disparaging posts online or catch wind of major rumors, help nip them in the bud!
Diary of a Champion: By Heather Records
AC'S April 2009 Cheerleader of the Month, Heather Records, dishes on what it was like to cheer on Team USA at the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championship. [...] I waited (for what seemed like forever) for an invitation to try out! GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT The suspense was killing me, but about a month after I sent my tape I got the e-mail inviting me to Louisville to try out.
The AC editors were blown away by the level of talent and sportsmanship that we saw at the 2009 Cheerleading Worids. World Cup Shooting Stars SILVER:
Personal Trainer: Walking Game From Nintendo
From Cheerleading to Cheereading
'Make It or Break It' On Abc Family
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
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Sporting a yellow "Dream Team" uniform, Christina hit all her motions with the precision of a cheerleader who has logged years of training at a gym instead of an actress who has merely spent months preparing to play one for a movie. [...] whenever the first one comes on TV, I have to watch it, even though I own the DVD. [...] I think one of the best inspirational lines in the movie is when he says to Lena: I like you.
Young girls in the authence whispered as the film's stars arrived, and athletes who were extras in the movie joked around with famed choreographer Tony "Tony G" Gonzalez and director Bute Vfoodruff.
CLIQUE TALES In the summer of 2008, cliques almost destroyed Heat Elite All Stars in New Lenox, IL, when a minor squabble at a competition in Florida ultimately led to a full-on blowout between two senior team members, with everyone from parents, coaches and teammates getting caught in the crossfire. "Cliques develop during adolescence when group and social factors gain an importance," says Dr. Judy L. Van Raalte, PhD, psychology professor at Springfield College and vice president of the Int...
After the sister pairs are revealed via a fun scavenger hunt, the Camdenton squads support each other by coming to one another's games and competitions and cheering on their "bigs" and "littles" from the crowd. (Everything is under $15 - there's no need to break the bank!) The varsity and JV squads also give each other fun presents like flowers, balloons and cupcakes for special occasions like birthdays and competitions.
Throughout the season, my squad sends out e-mails highlighting those individuals who deserve to be recognized for a job well done. Before nationals this year, 1 also created a motivational video for my team using words, videos and photos of the squad. 4. Later in the season, we get together for pizza in the dorms, paint T-shirts and watch old competition DVDs together.
[...] if you were to stumble upon a photo of her pre-cheer, you'd be looking at a very different girl - one whose insecurities over her height and grades led her to feel like she didn't fit in anywhere. .[...] she found cheer. [...] I thought it sounded like fun.
[...] place in BCA, FCA and ICC competitions, a position as vice-captain, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Futur· Goals: Four-year Varsity Cheer Award, twotime All Conference Cheer Champs, 2009 captain, UCA All-Star, National Honor Society, Homecoming Queen Future Goats:
With what they've shown over the years, their recent success comes as no surprise. Since its inception in 2001 , the CA All Star gym has been proving it's a major force within the competitive allstar world, bringing in 29 competition wins, including four nations titles in its first year alone.
STEP 1A Start on your knees with your feet together, knees apart and hands on the backs of your legs.
By throwing in a little something extra to your stunt sequences, Lite this bock half twist from a cradle, you'll be sure to catch the judges' eyes.
[...] with that first day of school on the horizon, it's time to get organized and prepare yourself for a jam-packed schedule of homework, cheer practice and extracurriculars, not to mention a happening social life. AChas the lowdown on a fitness routine designed to help you overcome the stress of being a student-athlete and become a better cheerleader at the same time: yoga.
Everyday life can get boring when you're not a cheerleader, so why not help your community shake things up while making your squad some extra money? ALL it takes is some pink plastic lawn flamingos to tap into the mischievous sides of unsuspecting homeowners, not to mention their wallets. First you'll need to buy the flamingos from a garden supply store or on the internet. [...] line up drivers who wilt make the initial drops and move the flocks from lawn to lawn.
Accepting the end of what once was will help you bounce back to your usual bubbly self. [...] stay close to home. Peak performance days: 7/12, 8/7 Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) You have to choose between what you want to do and what you want to happen for someone you care about deeply- and they're definitely not the same You're fortunate to have a good pal's pep talks to keep you on the right path - and you actually find you have a lot of fun watching all those goodies unroH Peak performance days: ...
