The physical fitness assessment covers your ability to perform the required elements such as tumbling and stunts as well as your physical appearance. There are many different aspects of being a college cheerleader compared to the good ole high school days. Its very true that smaller flyers are easier to toss around but ive had small. Per the dallas cowboys cheerleaders website the team does not have specific size requirements. Those two factors in flying are down to the make up of the team their strength and heights. Female squad members must be of appropriate size and weight such that they can be lifted held thrown and caught safely.
My tiniest ever was 48 i was a foot taller than her and my tallest ever was 55. What is the height and weight requirements to be a flyer in cheerleading answers it completely depends on your group entirely. There is no set ideal weight for a fourteen year old cheerleader. For safety and performance reasons females generally should be under a height of five foot seven inches and under a weight of one hundred twenty pounds. We do not have specific height and. Tryouts first things first you have to try out.
Ive had flyers of all heights and weights. The height of the cheerleader should decide the healthy weight. Lets just say the. Know exactly what changes to expect with our college cheer guide that covers it all. But the ability to get a flyer in the airregardless of her sizecomes down to much more than just the strength of the team and the fliers height. A flyers height and the heights of the rest of her teammates also play a role in whether she flies.
A 51 119 lb flyer is a good size. However cheerleaders must be in good health. Nfl cheerleaders must maintain an ideal body weight engage in the proper use of tampons and refrain from wearing sweatpants in public according to a new report detailing the strict rules. Tall but very light you could be very short but very heavy. The transition from high school cheerleading to college cheerleading can be a challenge. You should look well proportioned in dancewear.
Boston college states that they require above average stamina toe touches and a collegiate appearance. Physical fitness will be assessed during most or all college cheerleading squad tryouts.