CHEERLEADING MANUAL

The Cheerleading Manual British Cheerleading Association A two year project, now almost completed. The definitive resource manual on every aspect of British cheerleading. Everything from how to get started to technical resources. Illustrated with many examples. First edition 140 pages, A4 ring binder format for ease of updates.

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CONTENTS Introduction Welcome to cheerleading Contents The role of the BCA Services provided by BCA History of cheerleading Milestones of British Cheerleading Coaching Requirements Getting started Being organised Qualifications Code of ethics Responsibilities of a coach Squad Organisation Managing a squad Planning for success The role of captain Coping with conflicts Sample squad constitution Cheerleading in Schools Tryouts Tryouts need not be trying Health form Tryout form Putting it into Practice Exercise can be fun Warm ups Fit to cheer - conditioning Plyometrics Jumps Arm motions Voice training 8 steps to creative choreography Game Cheering Etiquette rules Sportsmanship Rules of sportsmanship Cheering for American Football Cheering for Basketball Mascots Crowd response Timeout planner Competitions Competitive Cheerleading Competition tips Creating a routine Competition rules Sample score sheets

Financial Matters Planning a budget Creative improvisation Fund raising ideas Legal Issues Knowing your responsibilities Prevention through due care P.R. and the Media Public Relations Dealing with the media Winning a press feature Example press release Making use of the internet Cheers and Chants Illustrated examples Dance Illustrated examples Stunt Basics Illustrated examples Uniform & Equipment Appropriate apparel Uniform overview Uniform budget options Flash cards Megaphone Poms Shoes Hints and tips Safety Guidelines History of standards Safety rules Stunt safety code Cheerleading is safe Eating disorders Appendecies Glossary of terms Where can I get ? Books and videos Duke of Edinburgh's Award Motivational quotes Did you know? Cheerleading facts Facts about cheerleading in Britain Spirit Stuff Origins of leading cheers Flags of cheer nations