Cheers and Chants

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, that's the Cardinal's battle cry
(la-de-da-those cardinals are the best--the best of all the rest,
those cardinals are the best,
the best of all the rest-la-de-da-la-de-da-la-de-da-)
HEY! Repeat 2x.

We're the Lions (name of your team)
And we don't take no mess
We're gonna put those (name of your opponent)
To the test
So just shake(clap 3 times)
We're gonna rock you, 'cause we shake the best! (repeat)

We are the(Hawks)
(Audience) Rock your boat
We're feeling fine
(Audience) Rock your boat
You mess with us
(Audience) Rock your boat
We'll blow your mind
(Audience) Rock your boat
Bang Bang choo-choo train, you let us up we'll do our thang. We know karate, we know kung-fu you mess with us we'll mess with YOU!

*FIGHT*
Hey Mustang fans
Yell it while we spell it
F...F.I...F.I.G.H.T....(repeat f.i.g.h.t. 3 times)

Hey Clovers! (Clap,Clap,Clap)
What do ya say? (Clap,Clap,Clap)
Are ya ready to kick some Chiefs butt today?
We have the license to rock this joint,
We'll rock it all day til they get the point.
Break it down now!
GO,GO,GO,GO,GO...
GO CLOVERS!

All right!
Lion fans in the stands yell Blue and Gold,(Clap)
Yell Blue and Gold (Clap).
Come on fans get up off your feet and listen to the Lions beat go
(Bump) (Bump) (Bump) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap).
(Bump) (Bump) (Bump).
(Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap) (Clap).
We say Blue, You say Gold.
Blue (Gold) Blue (Gold),

We Say Lions, you say Fight. Lions (Fight) Lions (Fight)

Lions Fight, Lions Growl ,our mighty Lions are on the prowl.

Ready ok
We're fired up, we're sizzlin.
We're turning up the heat.
When it comes to football our team can't be beat!

*means clap
Cheer:
Lemonade crunchie ice.
Beat um once** beat um twice**.
Beat um bottom, beat um top.
Beat um middle, watch um drop.
Chant:
First and ten**
Yell it GO, FIGHT, WIN!.

Hey crowd get pumpin' (pause)
Our team is jumpin' (pause)
Rebels think they're somethin' (pause)
but were gonna (small pause) CRUSH EM!(repeat cheer)
Note: On the first 3 lines, you step to the side w/ your right foot, clap while left foot comes beside right, then left goes back to original place, clap, right foot goes in front of left and angled to side, clap. On last line: circle to right on "but were gonna" and on "crush em" put right foot slightly in front of left, bend it and make a muscle arm and bend left leg.

We've got a team that's backed by pride.
There must be some (Lions) on our side.
Stand up and yell, for our victory tonight.
Come On (Lions) fight fight fight.

You traveled,
You walked,
You took too many steps.
The next time you travel take the B-U-S!

Cheerleading Skills and Techniques

Skills, Abilities and Tips on Basing

• Trust - This can't be stressed enough. You must trust your squad members and them you.
• Confidence - Know you can do it. Be confident and have a good attitude.
• Use Your Legs and Arms - Lift with your legs, that is where the majority of your strength should come from. It should progress from your legs to your shoulders and then your arms.
• Keep Your Back Straight - Bending your back or leaning will cause you to use your back to lift and may cause injuries to it.
• Timing - Bases must be in time with each other, they have to know when to dip, when to step and when to lock. Practice this without a flyer actually going up to avoid injuries. Synchronize your moves and make sure everyone knows what to do and when to do it.
• Foot Placement - Keep your feet shoulder-width apart to stabilize yourself and the stunt.
• Placement of Bases - Bases should stand no further than the flyer's shoulder width apart from each other.
• Don't talk during a stunt. Only the coach or person calling the stunt should talk.
• Know how to catch your flyer. Although this is technically the spotters job, a good base should be capable of catching the flyer and assisting. The flyer should never fall and hit the ground.
• Be prepared and alert at all times. Maintain good eye contact on the stunt and don't become distracted. Stay focused regardless of what is going on around you.
• Practice good safety guidelines. Safety should be your top priority.
• Smile and have fun.

Skills, Abilities and Tips on Spotting

• Attentive - A spotter has to pay attention to what is going on. They should not be easily distracted or lose their concentration.
• Fast Thinking - A spotter must be able to react quickly to any situation.
• Teaching - A spotter can help in teaching the flyer by building up their confidence and trust. If the flyer knows she will be caught, she can focus more on her flying technique.
• Timing - As with all positions in stunting, the timing of the spotter has to be perfect.
• Saving - Spotters have to know how to save a stunt and not be afraid to do so.
• Fearless - A spotter can not have any fear of catching the flyer or of being hurt by doing so. If anyone is to hit the ground, it should be the spotter.
• Keep Your Eyes on the Flyer - Unless a spotter has to check a grip, their eyes should be on the flyer at all times.
• Maintain Contact with Flyer - Whenever possible the spotter should keep in contact with the flyer. This not only helps balance the stunt, but it will make the flyer feel more confident and secure.
• Know How to Catch - If the flyer should happen to fall, the spotter should know how to catch her head and neck first. By catching the head and neck, the spotter can prevent the most serious of injuries. The spotter (and bases) should also catch the flyer at the highest point possible. This helps slow her descent.

  Skills and Abilities Needed To Fly

• Confidence - Attitude is everything. Know you can do it, because if you don't think you can, you probably won't.
• Trust - You must trust your teammates and them you. If you trust them totally, you know that if were to fall, someone will be there to catch you. With that out of the way, you can concentrate on what needs to be done.
• Stay Tight - Keep your hips and thighs tight (pinch a penny). Don't push out with your legs, this could spread your bases apart.
• Use your arms - You should be able to hold your own weight. Lift yourself with your arms and help your bases.
• Balance - It's much harder to hold someone up when they are wiggling around. Stay as stiff as you can and let your bases help balance you.
• Timing - Everyone in a stunt should know what to do and when to do it. All stunting should be done to a count. The flyer should know when the proper level has been reached to stick, hit, or pull the stunt.
• No fear of heights. A respect for heights is okay, but you can't be afraid of them.
• Keep eye contact with the crowd. When the flyer is up she/he should motivate and involve the crowd.
• Smile. Have fun and let everyone know it.

 How To Increase Your Flexibility

There are two sayings that are you should keep in mind when trying to improve your flexibility. The first one is - "Use It or Lose It" - Your muscles, tendons and ligaments need a constant reminder of their ability to stretch. It is important to stretch all groups from your neck to your toes. And the second saying is - "Over Time, Not Overnight" - Increased flexibility takes time, it does not happen overnight. Work at it every chance you get, while you're watching TV, talking on the phone, reading a magazine, or sitting at your computer. Keep stretching. Here are some tips to keep in mind while stretching:

• Stretch every day, more if possible.
• Warm-up before you stretch. Never stretch a cold muscle.
• Stretch only to the point that you feel a tug. You should not feel pain and should never bounce.
• Hold each stretch 10 -30 seconds then relax and repeat. As you improve, take your stretch a little further, but never to the point of extreme pain.
• Always stretch both sides of your body in the same way and stretch all muscles groups (i.e. calf, hamstrings, arms, shoulders, groin).
• Breathe correctly. Exhale as you begin your stretch and then relax and breath normally. Do not hold your breath while stretching or tense up. Relax and concentrate.

 Voice Misuse and Abuse - Things to Avoid

• Never Cheer when your voice is hoarse.
• Do not cheer if you have a cold, allergies or an infection and stay away from people that have them.
• Do not tighten your neck muscles when cheering.
• Avoid using a fake, tense smile while cheering.
• Never eat chocolate or drink milk before you cheer. They will coat your throat and your voice won't sound as clear.
• Try not to cough or clear your throat. Instead try swallowing or taking a drink of water.
• If you think you're losing your voice, don't whisper, just talk softly.
• Avoid using unusual pitches. Don't go too high or too low with your voice.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Avoid yelling while you're running, during strenuous activity and if you're out of breath.

What You Should Do

• Drink plenty of water.
• Wash your hands frequently to avoid germs.
• Eat properly, exercise and get plenty of rest.
• Warm up your voice and warm it down.
• Cheer while you are exhaling air and not when you're inhaling. Be sure to inhale deeply so that your lungs are filled.
• Pay attention to your voice so you can realize when you might have a problem.

Signs You Might Have a Voice Problem

• Hoarseness.
• Dry scratchy voice.
• Soreness in the throat or neck.
• Tiredness.
• The feeling of a lump in your throat.

Practice Rules

1.      Be kind. There is no room for personal conflicts. Do not bring them to practice.

2.      Warming Up is not optional --- you must participate in order to cheer.

3.      Tennis shoes with socks will be worn at all times.

4.      Never build a stunt without the coach present.

5.      Squad members and potential squad members only at each practice.

6.      No talking between cheers.

7.      Hair must be worn away from the face.

8.      No jewelry (stud style earrings only).

9.      Wear clothing that is non-restrictive (jeans not recommended).

10.  In order to be counted as attending, you must participate in all facets of practice.