Program Expectations

General 

Excellence in academics

Respect for coaches and teammates 

A commitment to become the best cheerleader you can be

 

Sub-Varsity (Freshmen) Expectations

Motions and Game Presence 

    Sharp motions with proper placement

    Relaxed in front of a crowd

Jumps

Proper approach- sharp with proper placement

Adequate height

Proper landing – feet together 

Tumbling

You must execute skills with proper technique and consistency.  You should be able to perform these skills on a cheer mat, track, and grass.  

Standing Back Handspring

Round off back handspring 

Stunts 

Must execute each with proper technique and consistency

-Extension    -Liberty    -360 (full) to retake   -Clean cradle dismount 

You will be trying out for a stunt position, Main, Side, Back or Flyer

You should be flexible.  You may be asked to tryout out for a different position than you are accustomed to doing.

 

Sub-Varsity  (Sophomore) Expectations

Motions and Game Presence  

    Effective crowd involvement 

    Look comfortable in front of a crowd

    Know WHS Cheer material 

Jumps

Level Toe Touch

Level Pike

Proper technique in front hurdler 

Tumbling

You must execute skills with proper technique and consistency.  You should be able to perform these skills on a cheer mat, track, and grass.  

Toe Touch Back Handspring

Round off back handspring series  

Stunts

Must execute each with proper technique and consistency

-Stretch  -Arabesque  -Full down from one leg stunts  -360(full) to prep 

You will be trying out for a stunt position, Main, Side, Back or Flyer

You should be flexible.  You may be asked to tryout out for a different position than you are accustomed to doing.

 

To be a Varsity Cheerleader-

Being a varsity athlete means that you are the best of the best in a program.  Achieving a position on the WHS varsity cheerleading team will be a challenge and an honor.  

 

Varsity Squad Expectations

Motions and Game Presence

        Natural confidence, collegiate presence, and high energy

        Knowledge and interest in games/events

        Clean, sharp motions with proper placement

        Proper voice inflection when yelling

        Engages crowd with skills

Jumps

Proper approach- sharp with proper placement

Height- Level/hyperextended 

Correct body position in the air ( legs, arms, pointed toes)

Landing- feet together

Tumbling

Must execute skills with proper technique and consistency.  You should be able to perform these skills on a cheer mat, track, and grass.  

Standing Back Handspring series

Round off back tuck 

Standing back (You should be working towards this skill)

 

Stunts    

Must execute each with proper technique and consistency

     -Stretch -Scale -Full down from all stunts -Switch up to lib -Full up to an extension

You will be trying out for a stunt position, Main, Side, Back or Flyer

You should be flexible.  You may be asked to tryout out for a different position than you are accustomed to doing.