Quest for the Best: Conquering Cheerleading Tryouts and Competitions

by Rebecca Rissman

Overview

Tempted to try out for cheerleading? Gearing up for your first competition? Find out what to expect during cheerleading tryouts and competitions. What experience do you need? How should you practice and prepare? Impress coaches and judges with your skill and confidence. Learn practical information such as how to calm your nerves, get in shape, and do your best on the big day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496656049
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Cheer Spirit
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	39 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Have no fear! It's time to cheer! — So you want to be a cheerleader? — Put those cheers to the test! — Keep your cool.

Interviews

• Basic information about what cheerleading is and what a cheerleader’s job is • Instructions, with visuals included, for to safely and correctly perform basic cheerleading moves and stunts • Advice on how to prepare for tryouts, games, and competitions • Catchy chants and cheers and inspiration on creating your own • Information on eating right and staying fit

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–7—Teens and tweens interested in cheerleading will find plenty of helpful suggestions in these upbeat, well-written books. Although Show Your Spirit notes that cheerleaders "have the special task of putting on an athletic show while looking great," the series emphasizes the importance of health and fitness. Along with a section on uniforms and pom-poms, this title offers a sample game day menu for a student athlete. Jump, Tuck, Flip covers basic formations, positions, and moves with concise step-by-step instructions and color photos; it also includes warm-up stretches and recipes for a healthy smoothie and trail mix. Make Some Noise offers suggested cheers and ideas for coming up with new ones. Quest for the Best covers tryouts and competitions, with helpful packing lists, a detailed schedule of a typical competition day, and daily exercises and stretches. VERDICT Solid additions for those interested in the sport.

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