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Warming Shawl by Carex Health

2012-01-23T05:07:29Z

The Bed Buddy® Warming Shawl keeps you warm while providing deep penetrating moist heat. It's an ideal product for cheerleaders during the competition season and will help you keep your shoulders, neck and back feeling fresh and revived. Learn more.

Warming Shawl by Carex Health originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 05:07:29.

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Is Cheerleading a Sport?

2012-01-21T10:34:09Z

Do you consider cheerleading a sport and do you think it really meets the criteria to be one? Why do you think so many people say it's not a sport? Read this article, take our poll and be sure to leave a comment below.

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Should Cheerleading Be in the Olympics?

Is Cheerleading a Sport? originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 10:34:09.

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CDC Offers Free Online Concussion Training

2012-01-19T05:52:59Z

Concussions are often misdiagnosed or untreated and can be very serious injuries. Learn more in this article and how you can take CDC's Heads Up free online concussion training. Also, CDC has created free tools for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, athletes, and health care professionals that provide important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

CDC Offers Free Online Concussion Training originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 05:52:59.

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Make Your Practices Perfect

2012-01-17T05:27:46Z

There's a saying that goes, "Practice makes perfect" and it means that a perfect practice is the first step to a perfect performance. From planning your practices to safety measures, your practice sessions are the basis for how you're perform on the field or court. Perfect practices are as easy as 1, 2, 3...

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Make Your Practices Perfect originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 05:27:46.

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The High Costs of Cheerleading

2012-01-15T05:47:44Z

With the economy still putting pressure on families financially, the cost of cheerleading is a concern for most people and programs. And it would not be surprising that your cheerleading squad or family is struggling in these stressful times. So, here is an article that will give you tips on ways to cut the costs of cheerleading. Also, be sure to read these comments about the high cost of cheerleading from other cheerleaders and add your own.

The High Costs of Cheerleading originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at 05:47:44.

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Do You Think Cheerleading Is Too Dangerous?

2012-01-13T05:35:25Z

With all the tumbling, stunting and dancing that present-day cheerleaders do, there has been some speculation that the sport has become too dangerous. And although safety has always been a top priority for most coaches, is there still more that needs to be done to ensure that cheerleaders stay safe? Read More...

Take Our Poll - Is Cheerleading Too Dangerous?
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Do You Think Cheerleading Is Too Dangerous? originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 05:35:25.

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Find a Cheer or Dance Competition

2012-01-11T05:34:01Z

Updated - 1/11/12 - Lots of new cheer and dance competitions - check your area for upcoming events. This week's additions include: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IL, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, Canada, and Britain.

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Find a Cheer or Dance Competition originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 05:34:01.

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Cheering at a Basketball Game - Tips

2012-01-09T08:53:29Z

Basketball is a fast paced game and it's important that the cheerleaders pay attention to what's it going on and when to cheer and when not to cheer. Here you'll find some tips on the correct way to cheer at a basketball game.

Cheers for Basketball

Cheering at a Basketball Game - Tips originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 08:53:29.

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How a Coach Should Behave

2012-01-07T05:41:37Z

The focus seems to always be on the behavior of cheerleaders, but what about coaches? Is there a code of ethics for them? How should a coach behave? And more importantly, what should you do if you encounter an abusive, bad coach? Read this article, "A Coach's Behavior," to learn more.

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How a Coach Should Behave originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 at 05:41:37.

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Practice Perfectly

2012-01-05T05:45:23Z

As the saying goes "Practice makes perfect" so it stands to reason that a perfect practice is the first step to a perfect performance. From planning your practices to safety measures, your practice sessions are the basis for how you're perform on the field or court. Perfect practices are as easy as 1, 2, 3...

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| Eating for Energy |
| Dying for Perfection |
| Shout it Out, But Save Your Voice |

Practice Perfectly originally appeared on About.com Cheerleading on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 05:45:23.

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