Why do cheerleaders shrug their shoulders before stunts? Discover the purpose behind this gesture and its role in timing, ...

Now, the vast majority of the 3.5 million U.S. youth in cheerleading ... athletes in the air. USA Cheer, a sports governing body, describes “stunt” cheerleading as “one of the fastest ...

The Rosedale Jets Cheerleaders’ Diamond Division took home a third place trophy for cheer and dance at the American Youth Cheer National Competition in Kissimmee, Fla., last Wednesday. The RJC ...

Pompoms in hand, Ilagene Doehring was ready to cheer again – eight decades ... Then came the moment no one expected. One of the cheerleaders performed an aerial stunt, and Doehring wanted ...

Cheerleaders also face concerns about ... to seek notoriety and admission to college in both traditional and STUNT cheer. Like with other youth sports, the expectations, as well as injury risks ...

It’s hard to cheer at the youth, high school or collegiate level without putting money in the company’s pocket. Varsity operates summer camps where children learn to do stunts and perform ...

It's a shout many sports fans easily would associate with cheerleaders ... Star Cheer.” Additionally, a newer discipline exists, separate from the crowd-leading elements, called “Stunt ...

According to one estimate, 35,000 cheer athletes are injured each year. Tips for cheerleaders to avoid concussions, handle sport's unique challenges.