Question by Jasmine: Too old to be start cheerleading?
I’m 14 and I’ve always loved cheerleading.I’ve had very little experince with cheerleading. I took one class on cheerleading when I was 11 but I didn’t feel comfortable because the others in my class were younger than me. I’m extremely shy and I have social anxiety. I want to take another class but it’s at the same place but for people my age. I’m just scared because I’m not athletic at all. I want to do it to make friends and build confidence. Any advice or suggestions? Am I too old to start?
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Answer by Jordannn
Your deffinatly not too old to start. Most people start cheerleading when they are around your age because they try out for their school cheerleading team. I would say go for it and hope for the best.
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You’re not too old, i’d say you’re at the right age to start. If it’s really something you enjoy, go for it!! You’ve got nothing to lose. Good luck :D!
i doubt you are to old. just sign up for jr varsity or the actual varsity. my frined signed up her senior year and she did pretty good =D
14 is typically junior aged, but could also be on a senior team.
There are levels 1 to 5, level 1 starting with cartwheels, roundoffs, and back walkovers, to level 5 which is jump tucks, fulls, and doubles.
So there is still is a perfect level for you, also they just made a divison for girls that are starting late justl ike call called level 4.2 which is level 4 stunting and level 2 tumbling – it makes it easy to get your foot int he door.
The key to starting cheerleading at your age is where you go, you need a good strong quality USASF certified gym. If you tell me your area, I can tell you one close to you – i know gyms all over the country.
Secondly, I have anxiety problems – cheerleading helps me more then anything in the world.
If you want to you can email me at kyyyyyyxo@yahoo.com, I can give you gym suggestion, practice drills, and basic knowledge for you.