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Sure to look amazing on your team or for tryouts ..

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This is the Outfit in our store for Only $75.00

You can see this is a great outfit for any dance team or individual for tryouts.  At this cost you can choose what color you want the top to be and what color you choose there will be the color of the band on the shorts and the shorts can also be the color you choose as well.. Looking forward to hearing from you!! Check out my other designs as well!!

On Novembe4r 12th 2009 …

A total of 297 cheerleaders/dancers cheered and danced there way into the Guinness World Record ™,for the largest cheerleading dance. 

The Mid-South successfully cheered and danced their way into the history books by breaking the Guinness World Record ™, The record-breaking routine was performed at the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s Mid-South Regional cheerleading event held November 7th at the University of Memphis.  Guinness World Record ™ Records Day celebrated on November 12th worldwide, nuimerous attempts to break the records are held on this date.. the Group of cheerleaders gave their dance a shot in hopes to be one of the many recorded in the latest Guinness World Record ™ Books, and they were trully successful!!! 

Can you imagine the adrenaline in one room… I am sure it was a total rush…

Cheerleaders and dancers began their routine and cheered for five and half minutes.  Cheerleaders were prepared to perform a sideline cheer they leaned at camp along with the “Cupid Shuffle”.  To break the record, all the participants had to be properly uiformed, registared to participate and versed in the dance routine.  Representatives of  Guinness World Records™ were present to certify the cheerleaders’ performance.

*** pictures from Varsity website***

Previously on August 1st 2009 in Westwood Calif.  and was hosted by Mario Lopez and Universal Cheerleaders Association  which  was presented by Baskins-Robbins in a kick off of there Ice Cream and Cake Dance Video Contest.  At this event 227 cheerleaders came together to perform a choreographed dance to the “Ice Cream and Cake” song by the Buckwheat Boyz. 

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We CAN work with your budget to create costumes, team uniforms, practice wear, corporate wear, and so much more for your team or coporation.  For  FREE… YES I SAID “FREE”  ….. Quote and design consultation just call us at 810-512-4463 or email me at kandddesigns@gmail.com… 

 We will ask you questionsfor dance or cheer teams like: how many team members do  you have, your budget, costume sizes, costume restrictions, and what music you have chosen for your routines. We can then put together a quote and design for you based on your needs.

 Spirit Wear, Team Apparel, Corporate Wear, Promotional items we will ask questions like:  do you have a logo, if not do you want help designing the logo?, how many pieces, colors, sizes, do you want embroidery, silk screen, heat press, and names and so on.. just call us we are there for all your needs!!

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Tips and Advice on Preventing Illness at Cheer Camp

By Valerie Ninemire

Recently four cheerleaders were diagnosed with swine flu (H1N1 virus) while attending cheerleading camp in Boulder, Colorado. The cheerleaders were from Kansas and the Kansas medical officials along with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed and verified the four swine flu cases.

With cheerleading camp season ramping up, it’s important to know that there are some things you can do to avoid or minimize your chances of getting ill at camp. Here are some recommendations from the CDC for not only preventing the swine flu, but also most communicable viruses:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water (at least 15 to 20 seconds), especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

Symptoms and Signs of the Swine Flu from the CDC

• The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu.
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Body aches
• Headache
• Chills
• Fatigue
• A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
• Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

information collected from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders Website.

They were there when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first took the field on July 31, 1976, and they were there on January 26, 2003 when the franchise finally took home the Lombardi Trophy.

They are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders, and they’ve been entertaining fans of the Buccaneers for over 27 years. Just as the Bucs have evolved from a struggling expansion team to World Champions, the Buccaneer Cheerleaders have developed into one of the National Football League’s elite sideline squads. With their winning personalities, attractive uniforms and intricate dance routines, the beautiful women of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders have become an important part of the game day experience for many Bay area fans.

The Cheerleaders’ impact is not limited to game day, however. Each year, members of the squad are in high demand for local community appearances, and they are a welcome part of every offseason team function, from FanFest to the Super Bowl Ring Ceremony. In addition, select members of the group serve as ambassadors for the NFL across the country and overseas. Just in the last few years, Buccaneer Cheerleaders have visited Asia, Germany, Egypt, Canada, California, Hawaii and Texas, often bringing encouragement to U.S. servicemen and women abroad.

HISTORY

Until 1999, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders were known as the SwashBuclers. The name was changed to forge a stronger association with the football team which, since its purchase by Malcolm Glazer in 1995, the introduction of new colors and logos in 1997 and the opening of Raymond James Stadium in 1998, had become one of the NFL’s strongest and most recognized franchises.

The name change accompanied an overhaul of the squad’s image. In the seasons since, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders have made an unprecedented number of community appearances, both local and across the globe.

In the early years, the SwashBuclers danced on the sidelines to the music produced by a Buccaneers band. The original uniforms matched the franchise’s old color scheme: orange, white and red, with white boots and feathered hats.

The uniform of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader has evolved steadily over the past 27 years, and it continues to change on an annual basis as the team seeks to present the fans with new and exciting looks.

The biggest change, of course, occurred in 1997, when the franchise adopted new team colors and logos, and the cheerleading squad followed suit. Though the uniform has changed every year since, and varying pieces and accessories allow the cheerleaders to present different looks at different games, many of the elements are constant. Red tops, short pants and skirts and long, black boots are generally included in the outfit, and puffy sleeves are common as an homage to the romanticized pirate appearance.

Key changes in recent years include jagged edges to short skirts, again emulating the pirate look, and heeled boots, as the team focused solely on dance performances rather than stunting. This season, the team has unveiled such alternate outfits as football jerseys and shorts and a halter top with an armband.

TODAY’S TEAM

The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders squad is comprised of 30 talented and dedicated women, including athletes, educators, professionals, businesswomen, mothers and full-time students. While not working at their jobs, rehearsing or performing at a Buccaneers home game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders stay busy volunteering a considerable amount of time to various community organizations. The squad makes approximately 300 community appearances every year for both non-profit organizations and corporate events.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders take pride in projecting a modern,cutting-edge image. The choreography is fresh and demanding, and the team practices constantly to produce dynamic dance routines, pre-game and halftime shows and kick lines.

The team made its first international debut in the summer of 1999 when a member was selected to be one of six NFL cheerleaders to spend 10 days in Japan with “The NFL on Tour.” While in Japan, she taught cheer and dance clinics to cheerleaders participating in Japan’s summer professional football league.

THE AUDITION

Hundreds of women audition every March for a chance to become one of the next Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders. Current squad members must also re-audition each year.

For some women, the audition process begins with pre-audition classes. Pre-audition classes are held the week prior to auditions and are optional, informational choreography classes meant to give candidates as much insight into the program as possible before they try out.

Many women do not realize the time commitment, hard work, dedication, and regulations involved in being a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader. The pre-audition classes allow Charboneau to explain exactly what women are getting into before they proceed to try out for the squad. Charboneau also uses the classes to teach basic dance choreography so candidates can get a feel for the dance style and pace at which routines will be taught the day of auditions. The actual audition routine is not taught during pre-audition classes; however, class members do receive a CD of the audition music.

Days after pre-audition classes, preliminary auditions begin. The first day includes two elimination rounds during which candidates are judged on such criteria as showmanship, appearance, dancing ability, high kicks and splits. Up to 100 candidates are chosen to advance to semifinal auditions the following day.

Fifty finalists are selected from the 100 semifinalists to advance to interviews and training camp. Each finalist must attend a 30-minute personal interview. Interviews are weighed with as much importance as dance ability, and top candidates display friendly, ambitious, outgoing and giving personalities. The squad seeks genuine women with real lives, realistic goals and a dedication to be the best.

In addition to the interviews, candidates attend a four-night training camp. At the conclusion of the strenuous camp, up to 36 squad members are chosen to be the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders.

As in any sport, diet and nutrition are important to Cheerleaders. A proper diet can help build strong muscles, keep your mind alert, give you energy and enhance your performance. Simply said, “Food fuels your body and mind”.

There is so much focus on the appearance of Cheerleaders, they sometimes become victims of fad diets, fast weight loss and improper nutrition. Don’t give in and fall into these ruts. Cheerleading is a high energy sport that takes fast thinking, good coordination and strong muscles. It is far better to maintain a healthy and nutritious diet, get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and exercise, to keep your body in peak condition for optimal performance. You are what you eat; eat healthy and be healthy.

Without getting into too much physiology, your body needs carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. Proteins are the basis for your muscles and fats/oils help with your nerves and hormones among other things. A proper diet should include all of these, but the key to maximum performance is the ratio you intake. An athlete should eat a balanced diet that is high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and adequate in protein.

Follow these simple guidelines of what to eat before, during and after you perform, compete, or tryout.

What to Eat and When

• Before
  • Eat high carbohydrate foods like bread, pasta, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Carbohydrates are digested quickly and provide glucose to the muscles. Stay away from dairy products and too much protein like greasy hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, and cheese. Avoid soda pop and candy bars. They can give you a quick burst of energy, but it will drop quickly, leaving you feeling spent.
  • Timing your meal from 1 to 4 hours before strenuous activity will help keep plenty of blood glucose available for your muscles.
  • It is also important to drink plenty of water to keep your muscles hydrated.

          During

• Drink plenty of water. Exertion and perspiration deplete your body of fluids and can lead to dehydration. It is recommended you drink at least a half of cup of water for every twenty minutes of exercise or strenuous activity.
• If your activity is hard and continuous, over 90 minutes, drink a sports beverage or a drink with sugar added.

          After

• This is the time to eat protein to replenish what you lost during your physical activity, but don’t overdo it. Remember protein can not only come from meats but is also present in dairy products and eggs.
• Replace carbohydrates if your activity was long and exerting.
• Replace any potassium or sodium that has been lost during competition or training by eating fruits, vegetables and salty foods.
• Continue to replace fluids.

Knowing what foods your body needs for energy will payoff in your athletic accomplishments. Eat smart and you’ll perform better.

Good Luck!

The position of base in Cheerleading is vital, for without bases the flyer wouldn’t go up. The bases lift or throw the flyer and as the name implies, they are the base or foundation of a Cheerleading stunt or mount.

No one position on a squad should have more importance than another, cheerleading is a team sport after all and it takes everyone (flyers, bases, spots) to complete a stunt to its full effect. But interestingly, in a recent poll in the About Cheerleading forum, basing was voted the most difficult position in Cheerleading, with flying coming in a close second. So, never underestimate the importance of being a base.

Although physical attributes may play a part in what position you fill (bases tend to be taller and stronger) it is your skill and ability that are important. And a well rounded Cheerleader can step in wherever she or he is needed.

Skills, Abilities and Tips on Basing

• Trust – This can’t be stressed enough. You must trust your squad members and them you.
• Confidence – Know you can do it. Be confident and have a good attitude.
• Use Your Legs and Arms – Lift with your legs, that is where the majority of your strength should come from. It should progress from your legs to your shoulders and then your arms.
• Keep Your Back Straight – Bending your back or leaning will cause you to use your back to lift and may cause injuries to it.
• Timing – Bases must be in time with each other, they have to know when to dip, when to step and when to lock. Practice this without a flyer actually going up to avoid injuries. Synchronize your moves and make sure everyone knows what to do and when to do it.
• Foot Placement – Keep your feet shoulder-width apart to stabilize yourself and the stunt.
• Placement of Bases – Bases should stand no further than the flyer’s shoulder width apart from each other.
• Don’t talk during a stunt. Only the coach or person calling the stunt should talk.
• Know how to catch your flyer. Although this is technically the spotters job, a good base should be capable of catching the flyer and assisting. The flyer should never fall and hit the ground.
• Be prepared and alert at all times. Maintain good eye contact on the stunt and don’t become distracted. Stay focused regardless of what is going on around you.
• Practice good safety guidelines. Safety should be your top priority.
• Smile and have fun.