What do you need to be on a high school cheerleading squad?

Question

I took tumbling from ages 3-6 and then I was on Level 4 gymnastics for 1 year. Since I liked floor, I switched to Intermediate (levels 4-6) Running Tumble. I moved up to Advanced Running Tumble(levels 7-10) after 1 year. Then after 1 year I quit. I moved across the state and enrolled in some classes at 12. At 14 now, are they good enough?

- Advanced Tumbling
- Intermediate Acrobatics
- Advanced Jazz/Hip-hop
- Eagles Cheer Squad

Answer 1

Are the Eagles advanced? Then you have a great shot at becoming a cheerleader. So it kinda depends how advanced everything is. Cheers!

Answer 2

Usually the minimum tumbling requirement is a standing back handspring. You might also need a roundoff back handspring. If you have more than that, however, definitely display it. It will earn you more points, therefore increasing the chances of you making the team. Aside from tumbling, you will probably need to demonstrate your stunting skills (if you don't know how to stunt, they will most likely teach you), jumps (toe touch, pike) and a dance that they will teach you. If you have a strong tumbling background you should be fine. Good luck with everything!