RCS Cheerleading

Morning all, If the girls haven't told you yet, we will be unable to compete on January 17th for Big Red Rah Rah. The Varsity coach and I officially got word a few weeks ago that if we compete, we have to tumble. Since Ravena hasn't really been a tumbling cheer program for over 5 years, and since a few of the JV girls never competed before, the only small competitions around are Saturday, 2/7 and Sunday, 2/8. At minimum, every cheerleader needs to be able to do a proper forward roll.  A majority of JV had this down wonderfully at our last practice. Next step is proper round offs and back/ front walk overs. I'm asking that everyone please mark their calendars so we can compete that weekend, both Saturday & Sunday.  If there is a huge conflict due to already scheduled vacations, etc then we will compete at on which ever day works for the majority. Thank you

Schedule has been a little crazy due to rescheduling the canceled games from the bad weather. Wednesday, 12/17           NO practice or game Thursday, 12/18 (RCS vs. Lansingburgh)           5:30pm Boys JV Game, please arrive and be ready at 5:20pm Friday, 12/19      (RCS vs. Watervliet)           5:30pm Girls JV Game, please arrive and be ready at 5:20pm                   ***Practice after game till 8:00pm Monday, 12/22    (RCS vs Hoosick Valley)           4:30pm Girls JV Game, Please arrive and be ready at 4:20pm                    ***Practice after game till 7:30pm No Practice or Games over break Monday, 1/5 Practice, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, 1/6        (RCS vs Cobleskill)            5:30pm Girls JV Game, please arrive and be ready at 5:20pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohzxAFH2zLQ&feature=em-upload_owner-smbtn Morning, Please review the video and practice your arm motions in regards to how they need to look.  Also, if your jump height isn't high, it's ok but your legs/ feet need to be straight pointed, etc. As a whole, jumps are worth 10 points on a score sheet.  It doesn't matter how big or small the squad is.  We get 5 points on upper body and 5 points on lower body.  Jump sequence: Pike-      Arms straight in front (candle sticks)      Legs straight in front, Toes pointed Right front-      Right leg in front toes pointed      Left leg kicked back (heel should almost hit your butt)      Arms straight, facing upward and next to your ears (no gaps) Toe touch-     Legs straight, toes pointed     Arms in a straight T motion Double nine-      Left leg straight, toes pointed      Left arm straight out      Right leg bend in, hitting near knee area      Right arm bend in, hitting le

Morning All, Since school is closed today, we will have practice tomorrow after your game till 7:30pm. You arrive at the highschool at 4:00pm Game starts at 4:30pm It should end around 5:30/ 6pm Practice will start right after and go to 7:30pm I haven't heard anything about tomorrow's game being canceled or change in time so please arrive at 4:00pm. Thank you :)

Apologies but tonight's practice will be from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Practice/ Game schedule (so far): Friday, 12/5 Boys JV Game .....arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching Game starts at 5:30pm Monday, 12/8- 6:00pm till 8:00pm (practice) ***Tuesday, 12/9 Boys JV game .....arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching Game starts at 5:30pm Practice after game till 8:30pm > bring a snack/ dinner to eat during halftime at the game please. Wednesday, 12/10 Girls JV Game   Game starts at 4:30pm, please arrive by 4:00pm, I'll be there. Friday, 12/12 Girls JV Game..... arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHyZgOtQ3WI We beat them at every competition last year but I'm told the Rensselaer Rams coach took over the Averill program.  Keep in mind Rensselar cheerleaders are one of the sharpest squads in the district. Of course this is only if the go non-tumbling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyLScLauEZA Schenectady JV competed non-tumbling last year and they beat us everytime.  Yes this video is old but keep in mind Schenectady cheerleaders have (for the past few years) awesome group jumps, motions and stunt technique. I want you to see what you might potentially be up against and to see what they lack and try to improve so as a squad we can make it a close competition. I honestly don't care if you get 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.  I want you feeling like you gave it your all and not even your competitors know who might win. My favorite quote, "It doesn't matter if you win or lose but how well the game is played." :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hfdV53GkrM Keep in mind a good amount of JV last year was new to cheerleading too.  Motions and facials were awesome. This was them at Big Red Rah Rah :)

5, 6, 7, 8 I-N-D-I-A-N-S   (clean on S) We are the RCS Indians (clap on Indians) Our Green and Gold is fierce Watch out, be careful Second to none (remember to step out with hands on hips) The challenge has been and we will win this game (Megan, Megan & Mercedes: Please remember your new motions) Hair: a neat half up/ half down Make Up: Minimal or green and gold shadow, nothing on lower lid please. NO JEWELRY Jump Goals: Your competition jumps need to be down at least once during the game- Around the world- Pike, right front, toe touch, double 9 Pike & Pose Triple toe touch

Morning all, We were able to get the Wrestling room for Saturday, 12/13 from 9:00am-1:00pm to practice. Varsity will not be there so it'll give you a chance to practice on a full mat basis and for us to complete the routine. I understand the holidays are coming up and if you need to leave at noon to attend a party or travel to a relative's house, just let me know. Don't forget (weather permitting) we are attending two/ three  competitions this year:       Please mark these on your calendars Big Red Rah Rah      DATE: Saturday, January 17th      Time: TBD      Place: Guilderland Highschool       We are  definitely attending this one UA Showdown*      DATE: Sunday, February 8th (Superbowl Sunday is 2/1/15)      Time: TBD      Place: University of Albany, Sefcu Arena      ****This is a maybe we'll go competition**** Suburban Council*      DATE: Saturday, February 14th (Valentine's Day)      Time: TBD      Place: Guilderland Highschool     

Hello, Just a reminder the athletic code of conduct and the emergency card paperwork is due tonight at practice. Only one of you handed in both pieces of paper. Thank you :)

Tumbling Classes: Classes are open to everyone in the area and you can start anytime. Cost is just $10 per class. The gym registration fee of $35 is due at the first class. Please bring a completed CNY class/clinic release form from the Forms & Scoresheets link. Gym Closings due to weather will be listed on the front page of www.cnystorm.com . This is also the gym Jess Starr coaches her other squad for.

Hello, Just a friendly reminder that you should be doing your conditioning exercises and/ or stretching on a nightly basis please. It'll only take 5 minutes to work on stretching/ flexibility a night. A ton of you just need to improve on flexibilty for your jump height to increase greatly!  You already have amazing leg strength so let's work on that flexibility :) I'm suggesting conditioning nightly too, again just 5- 10 minutes total.  We might have to go tumbling next year and I want you to start building up your core strength now so it won't be so difficult for you next year.  If you don't have a sturdy back bend now (either from the floor or straight back) please, please, please start working on them now. Youtube has a ton of great "how to" videos on cheer stretching too.

Hello, If you are new this season or need extra items for basketball season, please see the below information. Either search or click the link on th blog, Varsity.com.    Select SHOP in the blue line ontop of the page    scroll all the way down and click on Varsity Spirit Fashion Look for the Megaphone Anklet Socks, order in DARK GREEN          Price: $5.95 per pair Then select SHOES in the blue line ontop of the page   Order the Varsity Cheerleader II (V13C11) sneakers                       Price: $55.- After that, select COLLECTIONS in the blue line ontop of the page    Price: $13.95   scroll down and click on Bows, Briefs, bags.   Order the Boy Cut Brief in DARK GREEN Enter in the search box (top right hand of page) ponytail bow               Price: $6.95   You will see it come up on the left hand side, item: CBl110   make sure you make the numbers, this bow has smaller "tails"   Please order in WHITE                                             

Morning, Practice/ Game schedule (so far): Tonight, 11/19- 6:00pm till 8:00pm        (practice) Monday, 11/24- 6:00pm till 8:00pm       (practice) Monday, 12/1- 6:00pm till 8:00pm          (practice) Wednesday, 12/3- 6:00pm till 8:00pm   (practice) Friday, 12/5 Boys JV Game .....arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching                                                            Game starts at 5:30pm Monday, 12/8- 6:00pm till 8:00pm       (practice) ***Tuesday, 12/9 Boys JV game .....arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching                                                            Game starts at 5:30pm                                      Practice after game till 8:30pm                                             > bring a snack/ dinner to eat during halftime at the game please. Friday, 12/12 Girls JV Game..... arrive by 5:20pm change and start stretching

Morning, Please don't forget the last "round" of tryouts/ first practice is tonight, 6:00pm-8:00pm in the HS wrestling room.

Hello, Basketball Tryouts are Monday, 11/10 and Wednesday, 11/12 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the wrestling room at the high school. Please double check with the nurse to make sure you are fully cleared to try out.  If you are not, you can not tryout later/ start the season late.  Thank you :) P.S. We combine our football and basketball seasons into one banquet which will take place in April or May. 

Hello!  I spoke to Jess last night about the T-shirts and she said we will be getting them in November.  We apologize on delay but SO MANY sponsors donated this year on both squads that they needed time to lay out the information on the shirts.  If your not doing basketball season you will still be getting a T-shirt. I ask that you text me your Name and T-shirt size please so we can have a list of the sizes we need. Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large & Xlarge Thank you :)

Hello, After tonight and tomorrow's open gym/ prac/ clinic, we will not meet again until Tuesday, 10/28/14 6pm-7:30pm.   If we don't end up having a game on 11/1, we will use this for uniform hand in/ team bonding.  If we do end up having a game, this will be for stunt practicing and halftime cheer refreshing.  11/1 will then be when you hand in your uniforms then, all of you. Fundraisers are also due tonight please.  Thanks!

Hello,   Again I sincerely apologize for the last minute notice on buses and cancellation of the Impact Test.  I emailed the AD as to what happened and when we need to reschedule.  Once I hear from him I will let you know.   As a lot of you know, cheerleading is officially a sport at the end of October.   Jess Starr and I met with the AD last night to discuss a few policy changes, guidelines, etc.   One of the policies is we have to wait until November 10th to hold basketball cheerleading try outs.  We are still meeting on Saturday, noon to 4pm, Tuesday, 10/14 and Wednesday, 10/15 since football season deosn't end officially until November 1st.   Saturday, Tuesday & Wednesday is going to be considered open gym/ prac/ cheer clinics so new people can still come and learn technique, with you/ varsity, etc and it'll be your practice as well since we still are working on stunting strength/ technique.   Good news, you can get the classification test out of the way on Sa

Hello, Don't forget the following please: Practice tomorrow , 10/7 6pm-8pm Impact (concussion) screening , 10/9 at the beginning of 10th period, I will not be there. Game/ cookie exchange  on Saturday, 10/11 9am arrival                         Tryouts (for you noon) 1pm-4pm Update forms/ physicals:        There is about 6 of you who will not be able to try out on Saturday.  If your in 7th/ 8th grade you cannot miss Saturday, FYI.         Either you have not handed in your update form or have not had a new physical done.  I apologize but the nurse needs to clear you;1 highschooler and 5 middleschoolers are not cleared to tryout currently.  Please double check with the nurse tomorrow and see if you're cleared. Also, no jewelry on the day of tryouts.  If your a returning cheerleader trying out you need to set an example.  Please wear a bow, even your game bow is ok.  You cannot have fake, gel, acryllic nails on.  I have told a few of you since September to remove

Good morning, Currently (according to weather.com) it's suppose to start raining at 8am.  We do still have to go unless the game is canceled, we just don't stunt. If you chose to get one, I believe Family Dollar or the Dollar Stores have clear and/ or yellow ponchos for cheap; since you cannot hold an umbrella while cheering.  I would suggest not wearing your skirt if it is raining becuase I really don't want any of you catching a cold.  You may also want to bring a big plastic bag or a garbage bag to place your items in without them getting soaked.  Maybe we'll get lucky and the rain won't start until after the game :) 

I was told that if they fail two parts, they do noth make the team and there is no-retakes .  3 attempts only for each part of the tes on that day (10/11). Thank you

Hello, There was a question as to what the Impact (concussion) Screening consists of and it is a computer baseline test.  My apologies.

Good morning,   A few things to go over: Tomorrow, PRACTICE 9/30 6pm-8pm Saturday, 10/4 GAME - Arrival 9am, ends at 11:30/ noon Tuesday, PRACTICE 10/7 6pm-8pm Thursday, 10/9 Impact (Concussion) Screening at the beginning of 10th period, NOT OPTIONAL                              RCS HS Library in the main computer lab Saturday, 10/11 GAME / Cookie Hand Out/ Selection Classification Test/ Part 1 of tryouts           9am- Arrive at field          11:30/ noon-  Please change into gym clothes, eat your snack/ lunch, stretch, get ready.                             > 7th & 8th Graders (returning cheerleaders & New people)                                       Go with Schipano to start Selection Classification Test                             > Returning highschoolers/ new highschoolers trying out                                        Go with me to the wrestling room to start try outs          3:30/ 4:00pm- tryouts end          If they are not trying out a

Hello, All athletes have to have an Impact (concussions) Screening done.  JV Cheerleaders are scheduled for Thursday, October 9th at the beginning of 10th period there are no buses though. If you already have had this done becuase you were also doing soccer or volleyball, etc.  Then you do not have to go twice. The screening will take place in the highschool main computer lab, I will not be there. This cannot be rescheduled and is not optional  so please be there. 

Morning, There were some talk last night about our game schedule and after talking to our AD and the JV football coach this is what we have: Saturday, 9/20 RCS vs. Lansingburgh Knights Arrival Time: 9:00am Game Time: 9:30am Saturday, 10/4 RCS vs. Schalmont Sabres Arrival Time:  9:00am Game Time: 9:30am Saturday, 10/11 RCS vs. Johnstown Sir Bills Arrival Time:  9:00am Game Time:  9:30am The games can sometimes change regarding dates & times but this is what was given to me today but the JV football coach. I decided to have you arrive at 8:45am was a little much but please arrive by 9:00am. PLEASE BRING: Cheer shoes (if we don't have them yet, sneakers) Game Bow Your uniform on (or warm ups if uniforms are not in) Game socks Water/ drink snack/ something to eat Hair- High pony tail at the crown of head, no fly aways or bumps please. If you have bangs, make sure they are hair sprayed in place or pinned back. Make up- I don't care if you wear m

Here's a preview of what the team photo will look like :)

Hello, Just another reminder that is still need the second $65 please.  I still need it from 12 cheerleaders, checks are payable to Varsity Spirit Fashions. Also, we already have a JV Cheerleader raise $300 in sponsorships!  So proud :) If you need the form, please email me and I'll send it to you. Places to go: Your families usual mechanic If you or a family member always go to the same salon Your families dentist or physician Dry Cleaners If your a frequent or loyal customer, chances are they want to help you :) Remember we are only selling Green & White levels. Thanks!

Hello, 1) Hopefully I will see you at team bonding tonight, 7pm :) 2) Practice Schedule      Tuesday, 8/26 6pm-8pm      Wednesday, 9/3 6pm-8pm      Wednesday, 9/10 6pm-8pm      Wednesday, 9/17 6pm-8pm      Thursday, 9/18 6pm-8pm 3) Our First Game is Saturday, 9/20!             Please arrive by 8:45am fully dressed and ready to go, including hair!                Uniforms will be handed out at 9/17 or 9/18's practice           Game starts at 9:30am and usually ends around 11:30am/ Noon           We will discuss later what to do for hair/ make up           FOOD:  Please bring a snack/ drink with you, the food stand sometimes isn't open. 4) If you missed practice last night, we learned 3 new sidelines        R..C.S, we are the best        S-P-I-R-I-T Spirit        Rrrr, pump it up pump it, Ccc....     We did stunt work:  Flashes, twist ups, preps and retake downs  They looked awesome!    

Sorry but I couldn't upload the video :( But here are a few pics of the video :)

Hello All! Don't forget team bonding is tonight :) $5 for cheerleaders and make sure to wear a cheer shirt or bow please.  If you need to borrow a bow, let me know. Parents and siblings can go for $10. TIME: 7pm-8pm ADDRESS: 175 Main Street Ravena, NY 12143 Church on the corner of Mountain & Main.

Good morning all! Just a reminder that 8.13.14 is practice this week from 6pm-8pm at the high school.      Sidelines:           You didn't learn any new sidelines last week so you could practice the previous ones you learned.    You've had ample time to practice words and motions at home, please come to practice with sharp motions, volume and smiles.      Halftime cheer:           Please know the words, I posted them last week.  You should know your motions, the only thing I'll give some slack on is the transitioning since we were short so many cheerleaders last practice. 8.14.14 TEAM BONDING     ADDRESS: Church at 175 Main Street Ravena, NY 12143     TIME:  7:00pm-8:00pm     PRICE:  $5 per cheerleader (wear an RCS shirt and/ or a cheer bow)                 $10 per adult and/ or sibling who would like to attend Just a reminder that this is not a private event or class.  This is one of the instructors regular classes and as a courtesy she is letting us parti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HkLu-WQwgE Hopefully this video is more viewable for everyone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3BCqVFgtm0 This cheerleader made a cute lil video of what types of excerises got her toe touch HYPER-EXTENDED! Suprise surprise it's all the same exercises/ conditioning we have you do at practice too LOL  ;) Remember if you want to improve your technique or height you need to practice outside of cheer as well.

JV Squad a few years ok rocking the pink!