Photography courtesy of S. Barton

Which competition? Which division? How does a scoresheet work?

How do I put a routine together? WHERE DO I START?

Competition 101 will give you a basic overview of the different aspects of cheerleading competitions and how to get started. After a few, it will all become second nature to you!

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