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CHEERLEADING CLINICS AGES 5-13

2011 Cheerleading Clinics

Cheerleading clinics will be offered in three 3 hour sessions this season.  These exclusive clinics will be hosted by Immaculate High School Coach Missy Hirsch along with the IHS Cheerleaders.  This is an amazing opportunity for young girls in Danbury to get an introduction to cheerleading and some extra training from our local high school experts.  These clinics are open to all residents of Danbury and surrounding towns.

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$60 (8-13 yrs old. ) 9 hours of Instruction

$30 (5-7 yrs old.) 4 hours of Instruction

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This is an amazing price !! Plus: 50% off for girls who are registered with the Danbury Vikings for the 2011 season

 

Clinic #1 Saturday, August 6th   Basic Fundamentals of Cheer

This first clinic will explore the basic fundamentals of cheering.  This session is a great refresher course for those returning cheerleaders and especially helpful for those who have never cheered and are new to the sport.  The girls will cover the key elements to cheering, jumps, motions, safety, transitioning and basic formations. 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8-13 yrs. old/ 9:00 am -10:30 am 5-7 yr. olds

 

Clinic #2 Saturday, August 13th   Cheer Tumbling and Gymnastics

This second clinic will go a bit further and teach the girls basic tumbling skills necessary for cheering.  It will teach the girls proper stretching techniques and basic skills needed for cartwheels, round-offs, splits and more.  And for the more advanced girls who have already mastered those skills, backbends, handstands, walkovers and more. 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8-13 yr. olds/ 9:00 am -10:15 am 5-7 yr. olds

 

Clinic #3 Sunday, August 21st   Stunting Techniques

The last clinic will cover safety and the progression of stunting.  It will provide each of the girls a solid foundation to the technique and importance of safety while performing stunts during a routine.  The girls will be learning the proper lifting techniques, proper spotting methods, safe pyramids and dismounts.  9:00 am-12:00 pm 8-13 yr. olds/ 9:00 am -10:15 am 5-7 yr. olds.

 IMPORTANT: These are CLOSED CLINICS!!! Parents are not allowed to stay and watch!!  All girls must bring a bagged lunch, water bottle & towel.  All girls must wear SNEAKERS, light clothing with NO POCKETS, Absolutely NO JEWELRY & hair must be PULLED BACK off the face completely. Be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early as the clinics will start promptly at 9:00 am.  All clinics will be held at the grassy field at Broadview Middle School located at 72 Hospital Rd, Danbury.

TO REGISTER: email LauraDeMotte@sbcglobal.net or call Laura 917-287-9779

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