Local competition cheerleaders Kennedy Thompson, a seventh-grader at College View Middle School (CVMS), and Reagan Aldrich, a fourth-grader at East View Elementary School, devote hours of their time ...

It's a shout many sports fans easily would associate with cheerleaders. But they might not think of the hours of practice, risk of injury, lack of recognition and potential mental health impacts that ...

Music is a crucial element in the world of cheerleading competitions, setting the atmosphere and infusing energy into routines. With the evolving landscape of cheerleading, the approach to music ...

Premade cheer music is an essential component of cheerleading that has transformed the way teams prepare for performances. These music mixes are professionally designed tracks, created to enhance ...

Cheerleading has developed into a very disciplined and competitive sport. It incorporates much of the athletic demands of gymnastics but without mats. There has been a significant rise in injuries ...

High school cheer teams nationwide are reporting fewer lower-body injuries after adopting performance-supportive footwear. Athletic training records and budgets now show a trend toward cheer-specific ...