The Back Bend
The back bend is one of the most important skills an athlete can learn when beginning the journey into tumbling for All Star cheer. It may look simple compared with…
The Importance of Flexibility in Cheer- Regardless of Your Position!
When people think about flexibility in cheerleading, they often picture a flyer stretching into a beautiful heel stretch or scorpion. While flyers certainly need flexibility, it is a mistake to…
The Importance of Proper Hydration
Proper hydration is one of the most important parts of staying healthy and performing well in sports. For All Star cheerleaders, drinking enough water is especially important because of the…
I Want My Tuck!
When interacting with cheer athletes on a regular basis, a phrase you may hear from athletes beginning to take tumble classes at your facility for the first time is: “I…
Stretching Myths
Stretching is one of the most important parts of cheerleading, but there are many myths about how it should be done. Believing these myths can lead to poor performance, injuries,…
What Is The Purpose Of Taping Before Competing?
When preparing to compete, taping before competing can play a very important role in keeping athletes safe, supported, and ready to perform at their best. Cheerleading is a high-energy sport…
The Forward Roll
A Forward Roll is one of the most basic yet important tumbling skills that athletes learn early in their tumble training. While it may seem simple, the Forward Roll teaches…
How Does Renting Mat Space Work?
If you belong to a Town or School Cheer team that is constantly fighting the elements or your organization to have a safe place for your athletes to practice and…
How Often Should Flyers Stretch?
In All Star Cheer the flexibility of ALL athletes, but particularly flyers, is crucial. Flyers are the athletes lifted and held in the air, where they perform stunts and poses…
Why Do Cheerleaders Wear Makeup At Competition?
All Star cheerleaders wear makeup during competitions for several important reasons. While it might seem like just a tradition or a way to dress up, the use of makeup in…