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Types of Cheer Programs
ALL STAR
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Tryouts required
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All ages
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Regional travel
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Competes on spring floor
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High time commitment
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Competitive teams only
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High cost
HIGH SCHOOL
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Tryouts required (usually has JV and Varsity teams)
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9th grade through 12th grade
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High time commitment (varies based on school)
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Sideline and Competitive teams (varies based on school)
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Low cost
- Local competitions with some regional travel (varies based on school)
Get Started at NVOT!
PLAN TO CHEER
IN COLLEGE?
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Highly recommend going to college cheer clinics​ (participants can start as early as 9th grade)
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Create a social media account to post your skills
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Follow prospective schools
Check out my Instagram as an example prospective athlete account!
Check out the NJ Cheer and Dance Coaches Association for Recognition & Scholarship Opportunities!
COLLEGE
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Club and Varsity teams
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High time commitment (varies based on school)
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Sideline and Competitive teams (varies based on school)
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Another option for college is acrobatics and tumbling -- check it out if you are interested!
Learn more about acrobatics & tumbling!
INTERESTED IN ACROBATICS AND TUMBLING?
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Acrobatics & tumbling is an emerging women's collegiate sport
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New collegiate teams are being added every year to become a fully sanctioned NCAA championship sport
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Combines skills from gymnastics and cheerleading in a one-to-one meet format
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