Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight – Asics Gel-Inspire II

CheerZone’s Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight is on the Asics Gel-Inspire II. Check out the video and see why this cheer shoe inspires us!





Click here to see the Asics Gel-Inspire II cheerleading shoe at cheerzone.com!

CheerZoneTeam Spotlight - Mayville Wildcats

Let's hear it for the Mayville Wildcat Cheerleaders! We've chosen our very own Mayville cheerleaders to kick off the CZ Team Spotlight where we feature a team who deserves a moment in the spotlight for their recent achievements. The JV & Varsity teams along with Coach Chloe Valentine have proven that with hard work and determination anything can be possible.



Team Spotlight: Mayville High School Cheerleaders
Location: Mayville, MI
Mascot: Wildcats
School Colors: Maroon & White
Motto: With hard work & determination anything is possible!
Favorite Cheer Trend: "We recently switched to "show" pom's and love them!
And, we ordered them from Cheer Zone!" -Coach Valentine


Recent Achievement: A combination of 15 members of the JV & Varsity cheer teams were 1 out of 12 high schools chosen across the US to perform in this years Gator Bowl halftime show in Jacksonville, Florida on January 1st, 2010. The girls had to raise $20,000 in order to go, talk about fundraising! The ladies were put to the test performing in front of 87,000 college football fans! Great job girls! See their performance here!


Looking Forward to in 2010: We recently helped with a community wide Easter Egg Hunt. It was a lot of fun! Our community was so kind and supportive of our fundraising efforts for our trip, we want to say THANK YOU by doing a few community projects as a way to give back. We are looking forward to cheering for our favorite teams again and simply representing our community and school in a positive way. We are PROUD to be Mayville Wildcats!!! -Coach Valentine




Other Mayville Wildcats Resources/News:
ABC Local New Video
Connect Mid Michigan
Mayville Cheer Website
Mayville Cheer You Tube Page

Cheerleading Coaches – Choosing Your Team at Tryouts

It is time for cheerleading tryouts and you will soon be choosing the new cheerleaders for your team. You want only the best since you want your team to shine. You have great plans for your cheer team this year and you need to find the cheerleaders that will be able to work together to achieve those goals. You know that you are looking for girls that will fit in with the style of your team. But what exactly is it that you should be watching for at cheerleading tryouts?

Appearance
The cheerleaders that you choose will portray an image that reflects greatly on your team.
Watch for cheerleaders who have a neat and clean appearance with minimal makeup and properly fitting clothing. Look for cheerleaders who are in shape. Does the cheerleader portray the image you want to put forth?

Voice
One of the most important tools that a cheerleader possesses is her voice. Listen for cheerleaders who know how to yell in a loud, solid voice without screeching or singing. Does the cheerleader enunciate well?

Enthusiasm
Does the cheerleader have a lot of enthusiasm? A cheerleader’s voice should reflect the spirit of the team.
Does she smile? A cheerleader should smile regardless of how nervous, or frustrated she is.
The cheerleader should look like she is having fun out there.

Attitude & Personality
Attitude is probably the most important thing to watch for. A cheerleader with a poor attitude will never be a committed team player and will not reflect the spirit of your team. Look for a cheerleader that is outgoing, confident and friendly. Someone who does not give up easily and continues on with her head held high, even after making mistakes, will be a major asset to your team.

Willing to Try New Things
All the cheerleaders on your team will have to be open to trying new things, whether it is new dance moves or more advanced stunts. Watch for cheerleaders who are not afraid and will be willing to put forth the effort into trying something that they have never seen or done before, even if they may not succeed at it right away. A cheerleader that can do only a few stunts but tries hard to learn the new ones is more valuable than the cheerleader who can do many stunts but is unwilling to improve them or learn more.

Leadership
Watch for cheerleaders who are not afraid to take control of a situation and are willing to initiate things, not just be a follower.

Team Work
Team work is extremely important as you need your team to work well together. Watch how the cheerleader interacts with others. Does she help another cheerleader out who was having trouble or does she stand aside and mock the teammate? Does the cheerleader speak of “I” or “we”? Does she interact with the other teammates or wish the other girls good luck?

Versatility
A cheerleader who is versatile and can perform many functions within the team is quite valuable. Can the cheerleader be a base or a flier, or is she capable of doing either?

Tumbling & Stunts
If your team will be tumbling and/or stunting, have a minimum level in mind that each cheerleader must meet. Should they know how to do a back handspring? If the cheerleader has not mastered this, how willing is she to try to do so. What you are looking for and what each cheerleader needs to know is up to you and the needs of your team.

Commitment
Look for cheerleaders who are knowledgeable. If you cheer for a school or sports team, look for cheerleaders who have a basic knowledge of the game and also perform well academically as grades may be a factor in the cheerleader being allowed to cheer. Also, look for cheerleaders who are going to be committed. Be up front about all commitments of not only practices and games but any competitions, camps, and community or school activities. It is also important to make the cheerleader aware of any financial commitments that may be necessary. Be sure that the cheerleader is able, and willing, to fulfill these commitments.

Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate each person trying out for the cheerleading squad can really determine the success of your team. Try not to rush your tryouts. Hold tryouts over a span of several days for the best results.