How Do You Judge A Cheerleading Competition?
If you’ve left competitive cheerleading or just enjoy the sport and want to use your expertise in a positive way, consider being a judge for a cheerleading competition. You’ll need to look at routines with a critical eye, and this involves a number of points, from attire to athletic prowess. Watch for number and performance of jumps. More leaps and jumps in a routine don’t necessarily add up to a better score. Look for placement, execution and poise of movement. Most routines feature one or more popular jumps, like the toe touch, tuck, hurdler or pike. Look for timing and rhythm of moves, jumps and dance routine. All parts of the routine must transition smoothly during the cheerleading routine. Note the choreography and give extra points for original steps. As long as any unusual dance or hip-hop movements form into the routine as a whole, they merit extra points. Judge the amplitude, or height, of a movement. Listen for strong, enthusiastic voices. Cheerleaders’ voices need to project
