If you’re sucked into Netflix’s heart-pounding docu-series about the demanding life of college cheerleaders, and want to see flips, jumps and chants in person, New York City has a few programs that can help. Cheer New York, Gotham and other groups offer a range of classes for girls and boys ages 6 and up. Participants strengthen their muscles and improve their flexibility, coordination and balance, while learning to work together as a team. Registration fees cover uniforms, pom-poms and transportation.
If your aspiring cheerleader is serious about competing, she can participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division 1 competitions. There are more than 150 schools that sponsor a competitive cheer program, and they are divided into two categories: Division 1 and the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). UCA programs tend to be less All-Star and more like traditional cheerleading.
In addition to collegiate cheerleading, there are also Division 3 and junior college programs that host competitions. These teams are generally smaller and more academically focused than Division 1. They compete in UCA or NCA, and most have coed or all-girls options.
If your daughter wants to go further, she can join Champion Force Athletics, which hosts competitions at the regional, state and national levels. Athletes are placed on teams based on their experience and skill level, and they compete against other CFA teams in the same age range. Participants receive a medal or trophy based on their performance at each event.
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