22-23 SMHS Cheer Weekly Preview

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Varsity Cheer Captains!

MONDAY 05/23/2022

• 22-23 Team Practices-JV/V 4-6pm & F 4-5pm Cheer Room

TUESDAY 05/24/2022

• No Cheer Events-Relax and Enjoy!

WEDNESDAY 05/25/2022

• 22-23 Team Practices-JV/V 4-6pm & F 4-5pm Cheer Room

THURSDAY 05/26/2022

• No Cheer Events-Relax and Enjoy!

FRIDAY 05/27/2022

• No Cheer Events-Relax and Enjoy!

Email: andrea.vandeusen@smusd.org
Website: smhscheer.com
Location: 1615 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 705-4629

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VARSITY

Charlotte K. 05/09

Karly H. 05/18

Emma Z. 05/18

Lily S. 05/20

JUNIOR VARSITY

Brooke R. 05/17

Destiny T. 05/23

FRESHMAN

Cami O. 05/28

Karly is a junior member of the varsity cheer team and this will be her third year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Karly:

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Sushi

Hobbies: Swimming and Coaching Swim

Favorite sport(s): Cheer!

Who is someone you look up to? My old synchronized swimming coach who moved from Brazil to the US at a young age to achieve her goals. She taught me hw t be dedicated, determined, and over all a good person.

When I grow up I would like to do something in the medical field

Awards/Accolades: UCA All American Cheerleader and Silver Honor Roll

Two words that describe you: Empathetic and Determined

Brianna is a member of the junior varsity cheer team and this will be her second year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Brianna:

Favorite color: Light Blue

Favorite food: Canes 3 Finger Combo

Hobbies: Baking

Favorite sport(s): Cheer and Gymnastics

Who is someone you look up to most? I look up to my mom because she used to cheer and is very hardworking.

When I grow up I would like to be an interior designer

Two words that describe you: Funny and Nice

Grace is a member of the freshman cheer team and this will be her first year in the SMHS cheer program. Here are some interesting things to know about our girl Grace:

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite food: Strawberries and Brownies

Hobbies: Baking and Shopping

Favorite sport(s): Cheer and Softball

Who is someone you look up to most? My mom because she is the bravest woman I know. She also supports me and cheers me on in everything I do.

When I grow up I would like to be a therapist.

Accolades/Awards: I won a ring from a softball tournament and triple A award.

Two words that describe you: Empathetic and Resilient

SHOULD ALREADY BE PAID

Camp Deposit-$100 paid to Varsity

Uniform(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Spirit Pack(3 Ts, 2 Tanks, and 2 bows)-$60 paid to booster

UPCOMING

*prices subject to change

Remainder of Camp-$423 paid to Varsity

Pre Camp Clinic-$65 paid to Booster

Warm ups(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Cheer Box-price TBD

Poms-$40

Coaches Stipend-$75 paid to booster

*Please email Coach with any questions

SHOULD ALREADY BE PAID

Camp Deposit-$100 paid to Varsity

Uniform(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Spirit Pack(3 Ts, 2 Tanks, and 2 bows)-$60 paid to booster

UPCOMING

*prices subject to change

Remainder of Camp-$423 paid to Varsity

Warm ups(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Cheer Box-price TBD

Poms-$40

Coaches Stipend-$75 paid to booster

*Please email Coach with any questions

SHOULD ALREADY BE PAID

Camp Deposit-$100 paid to Varsity

Uniform(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Spirit Pack(3 Ts, 2 Tanks, and 2 bows)-$60 paid to booster

UPCOMING

*prices subject to change

Remainder of Camp-$423 paid to Varsity

Warm ups(if not borrowing)-price varies depending on what you ordered paid to Varsity

Poms-$40

Coaches Stipend-$75 paid to booster

*Please email Coach with any questions

Every cheerleader gets fired up when someone sparks the “Is cheerleading a sport?” debate. Whether it’s a football player in one of your classes, a teacher who talks down about cheerleading, or a friend who doesn’t understand why you’re not involved in something else “more athletic,” you want people to know that cheerleaders are athletes.

Usually people make negative comments about cheerleading because they know it gets under your skin, but some people truly believe cheerleading lacks athleticism.

What should you say to earn some respect? Remember the best argument is an educated one, so give them the facts!

The truth is, there really isn’t a solid definition of “official” sport.

When necessary, the Office for Civil Rights makes this determination on a case by case basis. The Women’s Sports Foundation has narrowed the field to these elements:

• It must be a physical activity which involves propelling a mass through space or overcoming the resistance of mass. Stunting… check!
• “Contesting” or competing against/with an opponent is required. Competition… check!
• It must be governed by rules that explicitly define the time, space, and purpose of the contest and the conditions under which a winner is declared. Time limit, mat size, score sheets… check, check, check!
• Acknowledgement that the primary purpose of the competition is a comparison of the relative skills of the participants. You know those competitions on ESPN? Those are national championships… check!

So far, cheerleading is four for four! But, there are still two more qualifications need in order to consider cheerleading a sport. The Women’s Sports Foundation makes it clear that “any physical activity in which relative performance can be judged or qualified can be developed into a competitive sport as long as:

1. The physical activity includes the above defined elements and…
2. The primary purpose is competition verses other teams or individuals within a competition structure comparable to other ‘athletic’ activities.”

This is where your argument ends. Not because of any physical definition – as you can see cheerleading meets ALL of the athletic specifications. But, because cheerleading’s primary purpose is to support high school and college athletic teams. Competition comes second! In other words, cheerleading is more than a sport.

In 2011, USA Cheer, the national governing body for sport cheering in the United States, launched the sport of STUNT to create new opportunities for female athletes at the collegiate and high school levels while allowing traditional cheerleading to remain a vital and important part of a school’s spirit program. STUNT combines all of the athletic skills from cheerleading and puts them into 4 quarters of head-to-head competition, in a format that was developed to meet the requirements of a sport under Title IX. In the past few years, STUNT has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation.

Gear Knight was a HUGE success! Thank you to all who came out in support of the SMCT! We still have lots of apparel left for anyone who may have missed out!

We started practices this week and I am pleased to say that all teams are progressing well! Our goal for the week was to get into a solid practice routine and I believe that we have done just that!

Great News: Uniforms are in production and the expected ship date is June 17th. Back packs are also in the que for production. Spirit packs are expected to be delivered by July 1st.

I have updated the SMHS cheer website so please continue to check often for updates and calendar. The parent portal has the newsletters linked! Coach Heather Gasso has completed her new hire paperwork and is slated to begin coaching with Armando and I week of 05/30/22.

Remember to Keep it Classy and GOOOOO KNIGHTS!!