How I Got My Back Handspring
The ‘Back Handspring’ may be one of the most coveted skills that any cheerleader tries to acquire. It always seems that although the back handspring may take a while to…
The Importance of Safe Environments for Our Athletes
As horrific as it may seem, we have seen scenarios in recent years that make parents of athletes universally cringe with every detail that is released. The USA gymnastics abuse…
How Can I Make My Cheer Jumps Better?
One of the most sought after skills that athletes are seemingly working constantly on improving for their routines would be perfecting their jumps. While every athlete has portions of the…
New Series on YouTube
We are SUPER excited about a NEW series on YouTube focused on Cheer UP Athletics!! The professionalism of the production company producing the series could not be more commendable. They…
Our New Home
For months we have been planning, constructing, and renovating, and now the time has arrived to transition into our new home. Our new address is: Cheer UP Athletics 310 Bourne…
Does Sunlight Really Give You Vitamin D???
One of the obvious concerns any parent would logically have of their athlete, regardless of age, is the amount of time spent outdoors in the sun. Whether sunbathing to intentionally…
Proper Preparation for Your First Practice at an All Star Cheer Gym
One of the more frequently asked questions that we receive when someone is coming to practice at the gym for the first time, is what they should do leading up…
Workouts for Bases & Backspots
When watching any given competitive cheer routine being performed, it is not unusual for the focus to be on the flyers in the stunts and pyramid as they are being…
What are Flexed Feet?
When working to ensure that your routine is as sharp as it possibly can be, there comes a point where the smallest of details are focused on. With the mindset…
What are Placements?
Each year, as one Full-Year All Star Cheerleading season begins to lead into the next, Placements are held to determine which team athletes will originally be assigned to for the…