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When
trying out many judges watch many of the same details. In this section
you will learn what you are graded on
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Most
judges grade on a scale of 1-10
1
being poor,
2
being fair,
3
being good,
4
being excellent
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You
will be graded in 9 categories including,
but not limited to, spirit,
personality, cheer motions, timing and rhythm, appearance, vocal projection,
and overall performance
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Personality-
how well does the cheerleader maintain eye contact?
Does the cheerleader look and sound sincere?
Does the cheerleader make a connection with the audience?
Spirit-
Does the cheerleader demonstrate enthusiasm?
Is the cheerleader able to motivate the crowd?
Cheer
motions- Are the cheerleaders hand, arm, and leg motions crisp and strong?
Do the motions have good placement?
Timing
and Rhythm- Are the cheerleaders movements balances and flowing? Does the
cheerleaders movement appear smooth and natural?
Appearance-
Does the cheerleader appear neat and well groomed? Is the cheerleaders outfit
neat?
Vocal
Projection- Is the cheerleaders voice projecting loud and clear?
Without sounding strained or un natural?
Jumps-
Is the cheerleader achieving good jump height?
Is the cheerleader able to perform a variety of jumps?
Stunts-
Are the cheerleaders stunts performed properly?
Are the cheerleaders’ movements crisp and natural instead of forced and
awkward?
Overall
Performance- How is the cheerleader’s general athletic ability?
How is the cheerleaders’ overall technique?
Tips- Judges love to see a smile. Motions
should be perfect. I would recommend practicing in a mirror to get your motions
as good as they can be, same with jumps. Judges
also consider enthusiasm critically! And,
the biggest thing judges look out for.. a Smile!
