As cheerleaders, our bodies are constantly being trained and pushed to the limit. We jump, tumble, lift or fly without thinking twice. It’s hard for us to imagine what our lives would be like if we had brittle bones, but some people have to deal with it every day.
Read MoreTradition- it’s the best word to describe cheering at the University of Alabama. Whether I’m cheering in Bryant Denny stadium or Coleman Coliseum, I can feel that I am a part of something bigger than just a game. Our basketball games have become more and more exciting every year that I have been here and this weekend’s game against Arkansas was no different!
Read MoreAfter traveling with UCA this summer, I have had the opportunity to see some very unique traditions from colleges across the country. Some of them might seem strange to an outsider, but to loyal fans these traditions are part of why they love their schools. The UCA College camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the perfect place to watch and learn about two very well known colleges: The Ohio State University and Kansas University.
Read MoreBeing a "cheerleader" means different things to different people. To some people, being a cheerleader means you have a sideline pass to every sporting event. To some people, it's just an after school activity. To some people, it's a way to hang out with friends and work together. All of these things are great, but for some people being a cheerleader means adopting a new family.
Read MoreIt’s hard to think about anything in the cheerleading world right now except for this weekend’s competition. The 2011 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship was thrilling and emotional, and it ended with one big surprise at the end of Sunday night. For the first time since 1984, the University of Alabama took home the national championship. Led by coach David McDowell, the Crimson Tide just barely beat of the University of Kentucky in what was probably the closest finish in recent history.
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