"In my role as the National School Sport Champion I have been surprised but excited to see pupils given the chance to have a go at cheerleading. The surprise was not only that schools are giving such a wide range of
activities but also how physical it was.
I have given it a go and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good luck to everyone involved.Best wishes" Dame Kelly Holmes, Double Olympic Champion |
CHEERLEADING IN SCHOOLS
|
To be a cheerleader is not just a place on an athletic team, it is a position of responsibility, wearing school colours with pride.
Start a squad at your school and you will not only be involving students in a fun and exciting fitness activity, you will be generating spirit and pride in the school. Opportunities to promote the high standards of athletic and academic excellence of the school in the community abound. Parades, carnivals, charity and community events all have local media potential. To have press photo features about your school’s work in the community sends very positive messages.
Cheerleading does not have to be expensive. "Uniform" means everyone wearing the same and being neatly presented, school sweatshirts with PE shorts or netball skirts are fine. Poms can be made from 2 cm strips of crepe paper, 50 cm long, bound at the centre then 'fluffed up' into a ball. If you keep to dance you will not need safety mats. Helpful books and DVD's are available.
If you have recently started a squad, or are thinking of starting one, this is an excellent place to start. By joining the BCA community you will have access to the latest information and assistance, courses, clinics and qualifications.
FORMING A NEW SQUAD
Basic Requirements For Starting A Squad
|
SAFETY, RULES & STANDARDS
|
Cheerleading in Schools DVD - BCA in Schools CD Rom, Lots of useful information to help get you started within your school or college. Included on the CD all the forms needed along with handbook. routines and motions on Video and a lot more.
Available through the BCA Shop |
|
Cheerleading in Schools - Caroline Sephton has produced this excellent 20 page BCA booklet
for those interested in starting a squad at their school. The booklet details how to go about it,
how to present your case to Staff and encourage their support, and what it takes to create a successful
programme. Enquiries from schools are becoming more frequent, and this helpful resource will
enable you to show the benefits that Cheerleading can bring to your school. Avaiable FREE to Schools from the BCA. You can also download a PDF copy of it. 
Caroline Sephton's cheerleading programme has achieved remarkable succeses for her school in Lancashire, including gaining the school Performing Arts status. She was nominated for Teacher Of The Year in 2004, and reached the NW semi-finals. |
For further information see Starting A Squad
|
TOP Activity - Cheerleading
|
|
NOTE: In order to view or print PDF documents you will need to have the FREE Acrobat Reader installed. Click button to download your free version -> |
|
Five page photo feature in P.E. & Sport Today magazine, goes out to schools and education authorities.BCA was invited to submit the 2,500 word feature 'Sportlight Sport - Cheerleading'.
