Competitions
Competitions ARE cheerleading. That's the whole point of even joining cheer. Competitions can be in many states, such as Florida, Indiana, Texas, California, South and North Carolina, and many more. Some of the most famous and well-known ones are called the Cheerleading Worlds and The Summit in Florida. Most times, if your gym or team is attending a competition in a different state, sometimes you will have to fly to the location and stay in a hotel. Competitions, for me, are the most fun things in cheer. I love waking up early and putting on my uniform, doing my makeup and hair. But, even to this very day, I get extremely nervous when performing. The pressure is on you and your team to "hit" your routine, which basically means to do it with perfection. I have been competing for 8 years! Although competitions are fun, they are quite pricey. Entrance for a competition ranges between $25-$60, depending on the type of event. The food is almost always expensive, and there are usually vendors with cheerleading apparel. But, it's all worth it in the end!