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Cheerleading?
Asked by W.C. from San Antonio
on March 8, 2009
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So, DD just turned 4 years old. She has always expressed interest in cheerleading. I'm curious what all it takes, now and as she gets older to be a cheerleader. I was ...
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- Cheerleading can be costly and she will be expected to eventually compete. Try her out in noncompetetive YMCA cheering or tumbling then go into competetive cheerleadi...
- I used to be a dance instructor and now my daughter is a competitive cheerleader. As long as YOU let her progress at her own level, then there is no issue. It's the ...
- I'm a former cheerleader and my daughter is a cheerleader. She started at around age 6 or 7 in first grade. If you are homeschooling look to co-ops in and around you. ...
Cheerleading or Gymnastics
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on June 12, 2007
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My 4 yr old want to do gymnastics or cheerleading. Does anyone know of somwhere that has small classes (she gets easily distracted). I am at a loss of where to start. ...
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- Flips for Fun in Keller (very near North Fort Worth) is excellent for younger children. Ms. Amy owns the gym and teaches most of the classes and she is a pro at getti...
- Hello there C.. I went to yellopages.com and typed in the key word "gymnastics" along with the zip code I live in. My 3 1/2 year old starts at Sokol Gymnastics today...
- Hi! I am the cheerleading coach for the Lions peewee football. They start cheerleading at 4. Most of the games are held at central Jr. High inHurst. I don't kn ow if t...
OPINION POLL: CHEERLEADING - Would You Let Your Child Train for Cheerleading?
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on June 27, 2008
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hello moms,
Some background - my daughter's preK friend is cheerleading with PRIDE and loves it. I thought it was just another sport - kind of advanced gymnastics...
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- An idea.... My daughter did cheerleading last summer through our church in the Upward program. It was so much fun for her! It is Chritian based and while they learn c...
- I guess my perspective as a parent is quite different from most...if my child has interest in something, I believe in letting them explore their interest with my super...
- Four is a little young. I'd wait till at least 10 or 12.
Hs Cheerleading Expenses
Asked by T.M. from Philadelphia
on August 24, 2010
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My daughter was very fortunate to make jv cheerleading as a freshman. (public highschool) We have a freshman team, they let her advance right to junior varsity. I am...
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- Yes, those are unfortunately normal H.S. expenses and they can certainly be over-whelming if you are like most of us and can't afford an extra $100.00 or so for your k...
- Around here, the public school district was sued for requiring students to "pay to play." The end result was that families that can't afford to pay, don't have to pay....
- Can your daughter do a little bit of work to earn money? I know she is quite busy with her school work and practice, but you have to work for the extras in life you r...
Cheerleading Camp Gift Idea
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on June 11, 2008
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My daughter is in cheerleading and the squad is having camp in two weeks. I was thinking of giving the squad a gift after they complete camp. Kind of a "welcome to our...
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- Hi B., I don't have anything specific for a gift, but I am curious about cheerleading for my 4.5 year-old daughter in the Flower Mound/Lewisvile area. What organizati...
- i made hair ribbons for the girls on my daughter's soccer team with their team name on one side and their name on the other - it was pretty cheap and easy
- My neighbor has a business, she monograms virtually anything. I was over there getting teacher's gifts, and saw darling water bottle koozies monogrammed with their ini...
High School Cheerleading
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on July 28, 2011
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My daughter decided to try out for the HS cheer team and made it. At the beginning, we were given a list of what was expected....along with the costs. They told us a...
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- I don't have a daughter old enough for HS yet but that sounds like a lot of money to me for a school activity. Even the $685 seems high. I'm sure there are many fami...
- I think $685 is actually on the low end of what it generally costs for a high school cheerleader so consider yourself lucky (for now). My daughter was a cheerleader a...
- Well we are in Tx and this is my daughters first year of cheer, she is in 7th grade. Right now it is costing us about $900 for start up cost and thats middle school. W...
What Would You Do? Better Finances or Cheerleading?
Asked by B.K. from Austin
on October 8, 2010
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My 13-year-old is a competitive cheerleader. The expense is enormous, in my mind. 300.00 for cheer uniform, 150 for shoes, 20 for a bow, make-up. We pay the coaches...
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- As a family you stick together. I believe if the family goal is to reduce debt to improve quality of life for everyone, then that goal is a group goal with sacrifices...
- do everything you can to keep her in all these activities...it saved me as young girl....i was involved in everything..my parents made HUGE sacrifices to do so....do ...
- Wow. Who knew? My kids are both involved in sports at age 11 and 14. This cheerleading sounds like travel soccer or any other travel sport that involves termendou...
Cheerleading Ideas for Girls 3Rd to 6Th Grade
Asked by K.O. from Detroit
on February 5, 2009
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Hi! I am currently coaching 9 girls for cheerleading for basketball teams on Saturdays. Our third game is this Sat. I am not an experienced cheerleading coach. I notic...
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- yeah K. i think that is a good idea, i would also think that if they cheer really well, you can have a pizza party, or if you want to buy one of the girls a present, w...
- Gift cards are always good. To movies, claires, bookstore, manicure etc. Or a basket filled with girlie goodies. Have Fun!
- When I cheered, we were expected to go a jump of some kind everytime a basket was scored, if we did not, we had to do 5 jumps at practice for each one we missed. We c...
Unappreciated Cheer Coach
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on December 29, 2011
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I'm a cheer coach for a park district squad. I'm not volunteer, I do get paid, but it's not much.
During that year I put in ALL KINDS of "volunteer" hours. I don't ...
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- you know, I read both of the other responses....& they are right: you are complaining & looking for appreciation. Yes, a simple "thank you" would be nice....& it...
- I was a competitive cheerleader for many years, both in school and through competitive cheer squads. If you aren't being paid to choreograph routines or mix music, ...
- It sounds like you feel taken advantage and sadly they can not take advantage of you without your permission. By continuing to do all of the extras without pay you ar...
Two Part Question; Interaction with Teens Coach and Christmas Gifts for Coaches?
Asked by K.L. from Lafayette
on November 28, 2011
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My kids are both in martial arts, which is of course a business and we pay tuition. However, the instructors are wonderful and we feel so blessed that they are part o...
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- I would say to have informal discussion with the instructors. Just introduce yourself and let them know that you appreciate the wonderful job they are doing w/ you ch...
- Handwritten thank you card, and a tin of handmade cookies. Of course, not a generic "gee thanks" kind of thank you card, but how much you really appreciate everything...
- I agree that maybe a little informal meeting would be good. I remember when my daughter was in gymnastics many years ago, semi-private lessons, the coach came to ME a...
