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Hi my name is kelly. Im in 8th grade cheerleading. Is there anything for us girls like guy's have protective cups. I got kneed twice so far between the legs and it hurt really bad is there anything us girls can get to help protect us? Thanks kelly
Hi Kelly,
Sorry to hear you've been getting injured. People don't always realize that it hurts for girls to get kicked "down there" too. I had to research your question because I wasn't sure if there was anything created for women. What I found was this product
http://www.weplaysports.com/Bike/supporters/lady-protector.html
It seems to be the only athletic cup that is made for women and probably well worth the purchase ($16.99)
Good Luck to you!
Cheers,
Kimmi
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Kimmi
Expertise
I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.
Experience
My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.
Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.
Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question.
If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!
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