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Cheerleading competitions take a lot of preparation. You whole team has to be willing to work long days to achieve a good performance.
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In cheerleading competitions there are different ranges. Some of these are regional and national. Regional competition involve squads from the local area. National competitions consist of squads from all of the states.
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The most common awards to be giving out at a competition are first, second, and third places. Although some competitions offer contests such as a jump off and the power tumbling contest. In these competitions you receive either a ribbon or a trophy depending on where you placed.
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Competitions require squads to have a dance and a cheer that include stunting, unless you are a none mount squad. Most routines are around three minutes long. It all depends on who is holding the competition. Competitors have an advantage with the spring floor that most competition stages have.
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Competition costs change depending on where the competition is held and who is competing in it. Elite competitions cost more than others. All competitions have entry fees per person and a whole entry fee as a squad.
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There are many squads throughout the United States that participate in cheerleading competitions. Some local competitors are Pittsburgh Pride Cheerleading, Pennsylvania Elite, State All Stars, Gymspot, Synerg Thunder, and Pittsburgh Poison. Most of these squads have their own gym to work in.
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Succeeding in a competition takes a lot of training and practice. Most squads work everyday for months before a competition. Some squads hire a choreographer. Other squads make up dances on their own or even use past routines.
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