What is it about the cheerleading uniform, the cheerleading accessories, the cheerleading atmosphere, that makes cheerleading such a popular sport all by itself? The answer is very simple. The cheerleader is an icon that encompasses the glory and deep-seeded pride and patriotism that is brought out in people when the cheerleader takes the field.
Most American middle schools, high schools, and colleges have organized cheerleading squads. There are several schools that compete at cheerleading competitions with the prize being a cheerleading scholarship. School-sponsored cheerleading promotes school spirit and motivates the players and fans. And when men and women, girls and boys, don the cheerleading uniform, they bring their competitive natures, passion, drive, and talent to the world of cheerleading, which `draw in` fans from all different countries and backgrounds.
At CheerEtc.com, they believe that the cheerleader is not just a sports accessory. Cheerleading is a sport. In fact, CheerEtc.com knows that donning that cheerleading uniform is a huge deal. And that only people with the strongest backbones, who can deal with the pain, the hard work, and keep their focus, can actually attain greatness. If you want to be the best, however, the cheerleader must be wearing a cheerleading uniform that makes them feel that drive. Just as Superman takes off those Clark Kent glasses and puts on that patriotic cloak, so does the cheerleader. The cheerleading uniform stands for something and brings out their true inner champion.
For cheerleading teams, cheerleading squads, all-star cheerleaders, CheerEtc.com is the site that offers stock cheerleading uniforms, which actually ship the SAME day unlettered, and only two weeks with custom lettering. For custom cheerleading uniforms, delivery is 4-5 weeks with custom lettering. And the great delivery time isn`t the only thing that makes CheerEtc.com cheerleading uniforms a must have. Nowadays, the economic factor certainly comes into play! At CheerEtc.com there are not only 35% off discounts on cheerleading products and cheerleading uniforms, and all cheerleading merchandise, BUT...if you mention this article when you purchase custom cheerleading uniforms, your discounts will be as much as 50% off. You can design your own cheerleading uniforms, or pick anything from any catalog. Now that`s something to really cheer about!
Of course, in 1898, there was no such thing as CheerEtc.com. That`s the moment in history when a student by the name of Johnny Campbell at the University of Minnesota stood up, and directed the faithful crowd with the cheer: "Rah, Rah, Rah! Ski-u-mah, Hoo-Rah! Hoo-Rah! Varsity! Varsity! Varsity, Minn-e-So-Tah!" I know...thank goodness the cheers have gotten better over time. J But that historic day made Campbell the very first cheerleader the world had ever seen, and made November 2nd, 1898 the official birth date of organized cheerleading.
Little does anyone know, cheerleading actually started out as an all-male activity, but females began participating in 1923, when our amazing, heroic men were being drafted for war. This is also the time when gymnastics, tumbling, and megaphones were added into popular cheers, and are still used today!
Now...how did the fantastic idea of cheerleading uniforms come about? From Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer - a former cheerleader at Southern Methodist University. Beloved "Herkie" contributed many firsts to the sport of cheerleading, including the founding of the Cheerleader & Danz Team cheerleading uniform supply company, so people could look good as they performed...the herkie, (where one leg is bent towards the ground and the other is out to the side as high as it will stretch in the toe-touch position). "Herkie" didn`t stop with just the cheerleading uniform, however. He also went on to create the Spirit Stick, which is still used by cheerleading squads across the land.
"Herkie" may have done very well, but CheerEtc.com has done better! And they are here for YOU, YOUR cheerleading team, YOUR cheerleading squad, for all your cheerleading uniforms, pom pons, cheerleading warm ups, cheerleading shoes and cheerleading accessories.
CheerEtc.com offers everything from cheerleading wear to custom cheerleading apparel for competitive cheerleading. The variety is absolutely amazing, including; custom cheerleading uniforms, apparel for cheerleading coaches, cheerleading squads, varsity cheer teams, all-star cheerleading, competitive cheerleading, and even for youth cheerleading teams. Cheerleading accessories are never left out of the mix. CheerEtc.com provides all varieties of cheerleading t-shirts, pom-poms, bodysuits, cheerleading bows, cheer bags, and camp wear for cheerleading camps.
Although "Herkie" might be a man known to us all, the most well-known professional cheerleading team, The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, is certainly a name that invokes memories and pictures in everyone`s mind. In the 1970`s, with their ability to gain the spotlight in Super Bowl X, the American cheerleading uniform made its indelible mark across the globe. The image of cheerleaders permanently changed because of Dem` Cowboys, and many other NFL cheerleading uniforms were changed to emulate that standard-setting team.
In the1980`s modern cheerleading was brought to a whole new level, when difficult stunt sequences and gymnastics were incorporated into the cheerleading routines. All-star teams started to pop up. But even with cheerleading`s athletic and competitive development, cheerleading at the school level has held onto its ties to the spirit leading traditions that were started back in the 1890`s. Cheerleaders are seen as ambassadors for their schools and leaders among the student body.
From American football and basketball to soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, baseball - even wrestling - cheerleading squads are sponsored from middle-school, high school, college, all-star, professional, dance teams - every sport honors the cheer! Cheerleading is here to stay, and CheerEtc.com has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are the place to go to be a part of that unforgettable staple of American pride - the cheerleader.
CheerEtc.com is offering the chance for your cheerleading uniform to make it to the hallowed halls of cheerleading history. And let`s not forget, the huge variety to choose from on all cheerleading accessories including cheerleading pom-poms that are in stock or custom made. The choices are enormous! Your cheerleading squad can even choose to add metallic glitter to the cheerleading team`s pom-poms for only an additional 30% of the regular price. Custom cheerleading pom-poms take only 3 days, and there are stock show pom-poms that are 6" long & 3/4" wide with a baton handle that are only $7.25 each, and can be shipped today!
The colors...the sizes...the materials...everything is here at CheerEtc.com to make your cheerleading uniform unforgettable. The pom-poms add the flair necessary to bring the entire cheerleading uniform to life. And "Herkie" would fall over backwards if he heard about CheerEtc.com`s holographic pom-poms which are making a statement on fields and courts across the country. CheerEtc.com not only has them in stock, but they are available in ALL colors - some colors you haven`t even imagined - for just $15.50!! The prices are extremely low and there`s even a variety of megaphones (originally provided by "Herkie," of course) that are essential for revving up the crowd!
YOU and YOUR cheerleading team are what inspire, motivate, encourage, enthuse, and bring out the patriotism that America needs in order to survive. Go to CheerEtc.com for all your cheerleading uniforms, cheerleading warm ups and cheerleading supplies, and carry on the amazing cheerleading tradition.
"Herkie" would be proud!
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