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