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D2 Summit Bid Winners 2019

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D2 Summit Bid Winners 2019
28
Dec

updated April 18, 2019

D2 Summit Bid Winners 2019

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D1 Summit Bid Winners 2019

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D1 Summit Bid Winners 2019 Ippmusic
28
Dec

updated April 18, 2019

D1 Summit Bid Winners 2019

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Best Cheer Music Producers for Competition Mixes

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26
Sep

best cheer music producers for competition mixes

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Published September 26, 2018

Its a question coaches face every season: What are the best cheer music producers for competition mixes?

A lot has changed in the world of cheer in just a few short years. Perhaps no area of cheer has changed as much as the process of purchasing music.  The last 3 years has brought as many new rules as new producers.

There are a few factors to consider when choosing the best cheer music producers for competition mixes.


BUDGET

Determining your budget is a crucial first step.  Teams with larger budgets may want to explore the custom mix option, while those on a tighter budget (gyms with multiple teams, for instance) may find premade mixes to be a better fit.


CUSTOM or PREMADE

Custom mixes are just that; exclusive mixes made from scratch to your request and/or count sheet.

premade mixes are already built, and therefore more affordable.


PERSONALIZATION

Custom Mixes come complete with personal voiceovers and routine-timed fx.  However, premade mixes are also often customizable via voiceover/fx/edit add-ons


LICENSING

This is usually less of an option these days as most competitions require licensing. However, some producers still provide licensing, optionally, for an additional fee.  Alternatively, other sites (like IPP Music), provide licensing free with all purchases, custom or premade


The following is a list of the industry’s best cheer music producers for competition mixes



USA CHEER PREFERRED MUSIC PROVIDERS

USA Cheer provides their own list of approved vendors on their Preferred Music Providers page

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Can I start Cheering in College?

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Can i start Cheering in college
15
Aug

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Published August 15, 2018

Can I start cheering in college?

Yes you can!  I am living proof!!

I played all types of sports growing up such as hockey, baseball and football.  When I stepped on to a college campus for the first time that all changed.  Despite being recruited to play hockey at numerous colleges, i chose to attend a university that didn’t recruit me.  I pressed my luck and tried out as a walk-on.  Even though I made the practice team I was dissatisfied and chose not to continue.  Turns out that this was the best decision of my life.  Why you ask?  Because I was introduced to (college) cheerleading!  And I haven’t looked back.

Let me tell you how it all started.  One day I was walking out of the cafeteria and noticed some people engaging in what I could only describe at the time as a circus act.  These guys and girls were throwing each other around like rag dolls.  I thought this was interesting and continued watching.  As I was about to walk away one of the female athletes approached me and asked if I wanted to give it a try.  I declined at first, but she followed with the line that changed my life forever.  What did she say that completely altered my life and has led me to writing this right now?  She said, “if you try, you’ll get to touch my butt”.  With a twinkle in my eye and excitement surging through my body I said, “yes, yes I would like to touch your butt.  Please show me how”.


CAN I START CHEERING IN COLLEGE?

College cheerleading is one of the few sports that you can really learn and perfect in a couple short years.

Although I was extremely athletic and strong, nothing could have prepared me for the journey on which I was about to embark.  Cheerleading, especially college cheer, if very nuanced, but can be learned with no prior experience.  When you’re surrounded by other high-level athletes, learning almost becomes contagious.  In one year I went from knowing absolutely nothing to being a pretty good coed stunter.  Although there was much to still learn, I was well on my way.

College cheerleading is one of the few sports that you can really learn and perfect in a couple short years.  When you ask around as to how many athletes, guys in particular, started cheering in college the numbers are staggering.  Although guys are becoming involved with  cheer at younger and younger ages with the rise and popularity of allstar cheer, you will find that at least 50% of guys don’t start until they are in college. 

This is less true for female athletes, but there are still a number that I have encountered that hadn’t cheered until the college level.  Most were prior gymnasts wanting to continue using their skills despite their school not offering a gymnastics program.   Therefore, they end up on the cheer team.

CAN I START CHEERING IN COLLEGE?


When it comes to college cheer, it’s never too late. 

It seems that in most cases there is no prior skill needed.  There are some amazing teams that require some prior involvement, but a super majority of college teams are happy to take any guy or girl off the street who are willing to work and put the time into perfect their skills.


So don’t fret.

If you want to give college cheer a try, then do it!  You’ll never know what could happen unless you try.  I couldn’t imagine that one stunt in front of the cafeteria my freshman year would have turned into a career in cheerleading.  If you want it, go do it!


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College Cheerleading Scholarships Are A Thing!

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College Cheerleading Scholarships Are A Thing!
06
Aug

College Cheerleading Scholarships

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Published August 6, 2018

Picture this: It’s your senior year of high school...

You’ve been cheering for most of your life. You’re not ready to hang up your pom poms. You’re thinking, what’s next? Can I cheer college? Well of course you can, but…college, especially your dream school, can be so expensive.  Then it hits you like a fabulous toe touch! College Cheerleading Scholarships!  But wait…


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Do schools actually offer scholarships for cheer?

of course they do!



All full of excitement like you just received your cheer mix for the current season you run to your computer and google “college cheer scholarships”. You quickly realize that you can’t find a complete list of schools that offer some sort of scholarships. Now you feel defeated like you just dropped your group stunt and your responsible for another full out! But, hey. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered :)

Here is the 2018 list of university and college cheerleading scholarships!




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Keep in mind that scholarships can come in many forms.

Some school may offer money (full rides available), stipens for books & materials, room and board, name brand apparel, free travel and more. If you want to know more about a school’s program or what they offer just contact the coach from that school and ask! :)

Not sure who that is?

Contact us and we’ll help to put you in touch!



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Best 16 Cheer Songs of 2018 to keep you cool

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Best 16 Cheer Songs Of 2018 To Keep You Cool
18
Jul

16 Best Cheer Songs of 2018

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Published July 18, 2018

The 2018 season is here! Seems like just yesterday you were at Worlds and/or Summit. Boy does time fly. You’ve taken you “vacation”, evaluations are done and teams are set. Now it’s time to practice. I know you love being back in the gym with your amazing athletes. But, I know one thing you could do without…this summer heat! Let us share the 16 Best Cheer Songs of 2018 to keep you cool this summer. Your kids will thank you!

  1. One Kiss – Dua Lipa
  2. The Middle – Maren Morris
  3. No Tears Left To Cry – Ariana Grande
  4. God’s Plan – Drake
  5. Flames – Sia
  6. Freaky Friday – Little Dickey
  7. All The Stars – Kendrick Lamar
  8. Love Lies – Khalid & Normani
  9. Nice For What – Drake
  10. This Is America – Childish Gambino
  11. Friends – Anne-Marie
  12. I like It – Cardi B
  13. Solo – Clean Bandit
  14. Back To You – Selena Gomez
  15. Make Me Feel – Janelle Monae
  16. Havana – Camilla Cabello








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10 Cheer Songs of 2016 To Motivate Your Team

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10 Cheer Songs Of 2016 To Motivate Your Team
21
Aug

2-4-6-8 it’s your time to Motivate!

Hey coaches! This one’s for you. Among your many duties, one of the most important thing you can do is motivate your team.  As we know, not every practice or performance will go as planned. It’s at these time that you must rise up and be the leader that your team needs.  One sure way to light a fire under your team is to pick songs for your mix that really keep your kiddos going. Music is a key element to your practice and performance so we thought that we’d help you out and prepare a must have list of cheer songs for your routine.

So here we go! These are our Top 10 essential cheer tracks of 2016!

1. Don’t Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers

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2. Controlla – Drake

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3. Into You – Ariana Grande

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4. Send My Love – Adele

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5. Panda – Designer

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6. Cold Water – Major Lazer

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7. Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes

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8. Work From Home – Fifth Harmony

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9. Needed Me – Rihanna

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10. Cheap Thrills – Sia

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