Back when I was cheering, I looked for every opportunity to see other squads perform. Raising the bar higher instilled new motivation in our squads when the dreaded "Competition Season" came along in April.

I found some of the best stunting groups, co-ed squads and one blooper to remind us all to keep going for the team's sake. With Cheer Camp coming up soon, you'll want great tumbling, new stunts and great formations to stomp out the other squads.

Great Co-Ed Squad. I have the video of when this squad went to competition the year this video was made. I think I counted four stunts that fell. That's too bad. They lost it. The video above is great though.

The stunts are awesome for an all-girl squad. The tumbling is amazing too. This squad probably did very well at competition as they incorporated many level changes and basic mounts with extreme stunts. I didn't ever get the luxury of a gymnastics mat =( I cracked my face on the basketball court a few too many times.

Most of us have been whacked at practice. Few of us in competition. It is amazing how the adrenaline pumps through you to keep going. I knew a girl who had the flu, made it through the routine flawlessly, and ran to the side of the mat where the coach was holding an open jacket for her to "get sick" into. We all have amazing stories of persistence and courage. This girl, I think, wins the award though.