ParaCheer Spirit nfp was founded in 2017 for all abilities.
We showcase our talents while demonstrating leadership qualities.
ParaCheer Spirit has a GiveLively campaign, tax deductible!
Sport brings people together to create a sense of community, and we are proud to be a part of that.
We are an organization that provides opportunities for athletes without and with disabilities to cheer and dance together in advanced level routines. We began in 2017 and since then have represented athletes locally, nationally and internationally including representing the USA as a National Team at the ICU World Championships, ICU Pan American Championships in Costa Rica and Canada! We have been featured on WGN Chicago, and Good Morning America for our visibility in cheerleading and dance.
Our team is Adaptive Cheer (which includes all abilities, 25% of athletes on the roster have a physical difference and 75% don’t identify as having a disability), and we are also working on ParaSport Cheer (a pathway for athletes toward a Paralympic type opportunity since Cheer was recognized by the International Olympic Committee).
GiveLively link is below.
Join ParaCheer Spirit !
Individual applications may be submitted.
Please submit your interest form and complete your application. Here is the link to start the process For NEW members.
New members Interest Form: https://forms.gle/qG8nUT38D8jtKBbk6
A recommendation email is required from NEW Athletes from an Adult Coach, Supervisor or Peer. They should email ParaCheerSpirit@gmail.com .
VETERANS: please submit any new skills via Youtube link and Also include a video explaining what your experience has been, how it’s affected your life, and what you look forward to if selected to return to a team.
A USACheer membership is required to be an athlete on the team. There is a line on your submission form to provide your membership number. If you need to renew or begin a membership, go to https://usacheer.org/membership . Ages 12-17 complete the General Athlete membership (The Junior Coach/Athlete ) and ages 18 and older need a Professional Membership. The Professional membership adds a background screening.
Handbook and Waiver- please go to the Paperwork tab
A signed agreement page of the handbook and waiver will be available here for you to submit prior to any active or non active participation at the start of the first practice.
Requirements
You will be contacted after submitting your “Interest Form”. You must submit your skills videos and an interview video.
Skills Submission Form Link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei86eAtz4qh9Ct8u4aGf1GNmU2qdKO29zGHJOrlmyeIaxM8g/viewform
You are asked to perform as much as your physically able to and/or adapt to the appropriate skill. Video samples are available on our YouTube page, www.ParaCheerSpirit.org
Cheer: a demonstration of the USACheer including any skill incorporation. If you need demonstration of arm motions, please scroll down to the MOTION section.
Jumps: a Toe Touch jump, another jump not a toe touch.
Standing and Running Tumbling: highest level of forward, backward or airborne skills.
Stunts: any partner stunting involving two or more athletes.
Interview: a 0:30 max video of what strengths you will bring to the team, what experience makes you a great candidate, and what impact you think ParaCheer will have in your future.
Optional Recommendation Video to accompany the email.
CHEER- Beginner/Intermediate Level option
A video of the Beginner/Intermediate Level team placement tryout cheers with voices and motions.
Beginner/Intermediate
https://youtu.be/NWwE6mFeAlI?si=jysm94hM-3tTthMW
Let’s Go U S A
Red White Blue
CHEER-Advanced Level Team Placement Cheer
Team cheer run through with motions. Words below.
https://youtu.be/VMUQNqq8W8g?si=ahqk9bdW5uNqQ41v
Ready, (pause), here we go, (pause), U S A (incorporating a skill such as jump, tumble or arm motions)
(pause)
Eagles (pause) stand up and yell
U S A, U S A
Eagles (pause) this time yell
Red, White, Blue (pause), Red, White, Blue, (pause)
Eagles (pause), bring back now yell
Let’s Go U S A
Red White Blue
Let’s Go U S A
Red White Blue
Jumps. Choose from the options below for your tryout and team placement.
Intermediate Level Single Jump-
https://youtu.be/tQ_7ldJWlvU?si=9KXU04Bz6H4RsUUd
Toe Touch
https://youtu.be/TvFTfrlYL_A?si=dpEE-27Sz5zHpdzA
Seated Athletes Jumps. Single jump and Multi Jumps demo.
https://youtu.be/kFdC2tyG7Lc?si=Qsjjh08FFO1v1alS
Combination of Jump and Tumbling
https://youtu.be/vKNVA32vd6I?si=mnKJQua7zAPGzQaz
Advanced Level Multi Jump Sequence - Toe Touch, Toe Touch, Toe Touch, Pike
Standing Tumbling
Beginning or Intermediate Level Tumbling
Single or Series Backwalkover
https://youtu.be/kYksJKEULT0?si=fILkbdWau9ivqFP4
Single Backhandspring
https://youtu.be/Li5EDK54XAI?si=nus0CpLPPK60gjB9
Advanced Level Tumbling:
Multiple Standing Backhandspring
https://youtu.be/Li5EDK54XAI?si=nus0CpLPPK60gjB9
Standing Tuck
Running Tumbling
Arm Motions
HI V
Right Punch
HI V
45 degree straight arm motion upwards
Clap
Right Punch
HI V
Arms bent and elbows in with hands clasped together under chin
Right Punch
Right Punch
Touchdown or TD
Right arm strai upwards with a fist, palming facing inward Left hand on left hip.
Touchdown or TD
Touchdown or TD
Touchdown or TD
Both arms extended upwards with palms facing inward.
T motion
Touchdown or TD
T motion
Both arms straight out from shoulders with palms facing downwards.
About ParaCheer Spirit
Our Mission
At ParaCheer Spirit , we are dedicated to providing opportunities to athletes of all levels. Our mission is to empower athletes to achieve their full potential.
Our History
Founded in 2017, ParaCheer Spirit has been a leading provider of adaptive cheer as a sport.
Our Team
Our team at ParaCheer Spirit is made up of passionate and knowledgeable sports enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. We are committed to helping athletes find the perfect opportunity for their needs and goals.
Leaders with ParaCheer Spirit !
Founder and Head Coach
Founder and Head Coach
Lee Trudell.
Angela Pierce
Founder and Head Coach
Coach.
Sarah Callaby
Medical Team.
Secretary. Social Media.
Medical Team.
Medical Team.
Volunteers
Sponsorships
Thank you ❤️⚪️🔵