Cheer & Tumbling Classes

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PRE-REQUISITE

There is no formal evaluation needed to register for this class

Ages 6 and up welcome

FOCUS AREAS

Becoming a better jumper using Flexibility Training; Proper Technique and Strength/Conditioning.

Focus on a more strenuous amount of proper stretching: Flexibility is the first step toward becoming a better jumper. Use this portion of class, after a light warm-up, to stretch the athletes so they are limber enough to execute the jumps desired.

Jump technique section: This portion of the class will give students the opportunity to focus on the techniques of jumping: the approach into the jump, the proper lift needed to execute the jump, and landings. Athletes will also learn/train several drills geared toward perfecting their technique: arms, leg height, pointed toes, landings, etc. This will be the section of class where athletes will be working the actual jumps. They will individually work on jumps in-front of the mirrors while the staff rotates amongst them (Toe Touch, Right & Left Hurdler, Right & Left Herkie, and Pike Jumps).

Lastly will be a conditioning/strengthening section: This final portion of the class will be geared towards making athletes physically stronger. Athletes will condition the above jump techniques and drills, as well as do leg and arm training to become stronger jumpers.

If time permits, athletes will do a cool down regimen: This will be geared towards minimizing soreness by stretching. This not only will help with soreness, but is another opportunity to gain flexibility.

PRICING:

$75 per month (4 classes total)

*Classes are only available December - April*

This 1-hour cheer class will focus on the fundamentals of trying out for SCHOOL cheerleading. During this class your athlete will learn jumps, motion technique, spiriting, entrance and exit strategy, dance, voice projection and how to be confident when performing for an audience. Our instructors are experts in the school tryout score sheet and are eager to help your athlete develop their skills before tryouts!

PRE-REQUISITE

Middle School to High School aged athletes wishing to tryout for their respective school cheerleading squads within one calendar year

There is no formal evaluation needed to register for this class

FOCUS AREAS

Flexibility Training

Proper Jump Technique and Strength/Conditioning (Toe Touch, Right & Left Hurdler, Right & Left Herkie, and Pike Jumps).

Proper Motion, Cheer & Dance Technique

Proper entrance and exits (Using School Spirit)

Proper “Filler,” (Using School Spirit) after skills/chants/cheers

Proper Technique of tumbling as it pertains to the Tryout

Process (Acceptable skills ABLE to be executed safely in the school tryout setting)

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Athletes will strengthen their confidence in the tryout process through motion/jump/flexibility training, and conditioning, while perfecting proper dance/cheer/chant/tumbling technique.

First 10-15 minutes – Stretch/over stretching

Begin with a cardio based warm up/Follow with a stretching regiment.

Finish with over stretching techniques designed to facilitate flexibility growth for better tumbling and jumps.

Second 10-15 minutes – Set up jump stations created to improve strength, flexibility, and technique.

Kicks

Hip flexor strengthening exercises

V-ups/Straddle ups

Trampoline conditioning regiments

Quick twitch muscle training (mountain climbers, cross cross outs)

Jumping on to mats to increase overall height

Start to incorporate spirit chants before and after jumps as a intro in to the next portion of class.

Third 10- 15 minutes – Teach at least one cheer, chant, or a 2-3 eight count dance per class.

Teach cheer/chant/dance, incorporate jumps, personalize spirit

Create a cheer with simplistic motions to strengthen sharpness, and vocal control.

Personalizing their spirit is VERY IMPORTANT! Spirit needs to be simple, yet effective. Stay away from the overly used… take it to the top or fire it up. Try sticking to the classics: school colors, mascot, letters, and name. Getting specific in spirit is also a great idea. Go big D! Score 6 more! Beat those dogs!

Fourth 10- 15 minutes – Clean tumbling (try to stay away from spotting new skills). Have the athlete perfect the skills they currently can perform safely on their own.

Review tryout layout.

Go over the spirit entrance/exit, running/standing tumbling, cheer/chant/dance, and jump with the athletes.

Host a mock tryout.

Always follow up with parents after class, detailing their progress and suggesting a home regimen for further progress.

PRICING:

$75 per month (4 classes total)