Expert: Rychele - 4/26/2001

Question
My daughter is almost 4yrs. old she is very active and would like to be a cheerleader. But i cant seem to find any information on how young you can be to start cheerleading. And were would i be able to go? Do you think you can help,or know someone who can? Thanx
KRISS

Answer
There are many all-star program that have youth teams.  The youth teams are usually 4 or 5 years old to about 1st or 2nd grade.  Depending on where you live, you might be able to find a gym near you that has a youth team.  If not, you could put your daughter in a gymnastics class for 4 and 5 year olds until she is old enough to be a cheerleader.  Your best bet is to look for gyms that offer both gymnastics and cheerleading.  But if your daughter is very active, gymnastics would be a good start for her until she is old enough to join a cheerleading team.  I hope I helped you out.

Rychele