Welcome to the exhilarating Cheerleading Quiz!
Are you prepared to showcase your understanding of this dynamic sport and demonstrate that you’re a genuine cheerleading enthusiast?
We’ve compiled a set of stimulating questions that will challenge your cheerleading proficiency.
Just keep track of your accurate responses and check our result table to assess your performance.
So, put on your cheer shoes, set your spirit high, and let’s find out if you can hit the mark with your cheerleading trivia prowess!
Table of Contents
- 1. Which of these motions is used to convey enthusiasm in cheerleading?
- 2. What is the name of the original American cheerleading organization?
- 3. What does the term “flyer” refer to in cheerleading?
- 4. What is a “spirit stick” in cheerleading terminology?
- 5. Which country hosts the annual ICU World Cheerleading Championships?
- 6. In which year was Cheerleading officially recognized as a sport?
- 7. In what sport did cheerleading originate?
- 8. Which of these is NOT a type of stunt in cheerleading?
- 9. What is the term for a cheerleading team’s dance routine performed to music?
- 10. Which U.S. President was a cheerleader?
- 11. What does “IASC” stand for in cheerleading?
- 12. What is the term for a combination of jumps, tumbling, and dance in a cheerleading routine?
- 13. Which of the following is NOT a part of a cheerleading uniform?
- 14. Which of these is a jump commonly performed in cheerleading?
- 15. Who is considered the “Father of Cheerleading”?
- 16. What is the term for transitioning from one formation to another in cheerleading?
- 17. Which type of cheerleading does NOT involve stunts or tumbling?
- 18. What is the nickname for the person who calls out the cheers and sometimes acts as the main base?
- 19. What is the meaning of “LIB” in cheerleading?
- 20. What is the term for a cheerleading group that represents a specific school, college, or university?
- 21. What is the National High School Cheerleading Championship commonly referred to as?
- 22. What is the term for a cheer performed while sitting or kneeling?
- 23. What type of move is used to create visual excitement and typically involves pom-poms?
- 24. Which country did competitive cheerleading originate from?
- 25. Who invented the herkie jump?
- 26. How many different cheerleading positions are there?
- 27. What is a cheerleading routine typically judged on?
- 28. What is the proper way to catch the flyer during a cradle dismount?
- 29. What is the famous cheerleading movie series starring Kirsten Dunst?
- 30. What are the two primary types of cheerleading squads?
- 31. What is the name of the mat used in cheerleading competitions?
- 32. What is the purpose of a “spotter” in cheerleading?
- 33. What iconic item do cheerleaders often use during routines?
1. Which of these motions is used to convey enthusiasm in cheerleading?
- A) High V
- B) Low V
- C) T Motion
2. What is the name of the original American cheerleading organization?
- A) American Cheerleading Association
- B) National Cheerleaders Association
- C) United States Cheerleading Union
3. What does the term “flyer” refer to in cheerleading?
- A) A type of cheer
- B) The person who is lifted or thrown into the air
- C) The base who supports the flyer
4. What is a “spirit stick” in cheerleading terminology?
- A) A wooden stick given to the team with the most spirit
- B) A move performed during cheers
- C) A type of award given at competitions
5. Which country hosts the annual ICU World Cheerleading Championships?
- A) United States
- B) Canada
- C) Japan
6. In which year was Cheerleading officially recognized as a sport?
- A) 1972
- B) 1999
- C) 1984
7. In what sport did cheerleading originate?
- A) Baseball
- B) American Football
- C) Basketball
8. Which of these is NOT a type of stunt in cheerleading?
- A) Basket Toss
- B) Back Handspring
- C) Cradle
9. What is the term for a cheerleading team’s dance routine performed to music?
- A) Performance
- B) Pom Dance
- C) Cheer Dance
10. Which U.S. President was a cheerleader?
- A) John F. Kennedy
- B) Theodore Roosevelt
- C) George W. Bush
11. What does “IASC” stand for in cheerleading?
- A) International All Star Cheerleading
- B) International Association of Synchronized Cheer
- C) International Association of Sports Cheerleading
12. What is the term for a combination of jumps, tumbling, and dance in a cheerleading routine?
- A) Stunting
- B) Choreography
- C) Sequence
13. Which of the following is NOT a part of a cheerleading uniform?
- A) Skirt
- B) Shell
- C) Helmet
14. Which of these is a jump commonly performed in cheerleading?
- A) Spread Eagle
- B) Toe Touch
- C) Split Leap
15. Who is considered the “Father of Cheerleading”?
- A) Johnny Campbell
- B) Tom Peebles
- C) Lawrence Herkimer
16. What is the term for transitioning from one formation to another in cheerleading?
- A) Traveling
- B) Transition
- C) Shifting
17. Which type of cheerleading does NOT involve stunts or tumbling?
- A) Non-Competitive
- B) Sideline
- C) All-Star
18. What is the nickname for the person who calls out the cheers and sometimes acts as the main base?
- A) Captain
- B) Leader
- C) Choreographer
19. What is the meaning of “LIB” in cheerleading?
- A) A type of cheer
- B) A one-legged stunt
- C) A choreography term
20. What is the term for a cheerleading group that represents a specific school, college, or university?
- A) Recreational Cheer team
- B) Varsity Cheer team
- C) All-Star Cheer team
21. What is the National High School Cheerleading Championship commonly referred to as?
- A) Nationals
- B) UCA High School Nationals
- C) High School Worlds
22. What is the term for a cheer performed while sitting or kneeling?
- A) Floor Cheer
- B) Sit Cheer
- C) Ground Cheer
23. What type of move is used to create visual excitement and typically involves pom-poms?
- A) Jumps
- B) Dances
- C) Ripples
24. Which country did competitive cheerleading originate from?
- A) United States
- B) England
- C) Japan
25. Who invented the herkie jump?
- A) Lawrence Herkimer
- B) Johnny Campbell
- C) Tom Peebles
26. How many different cheerleading positions are there?
- A) Four
- B) Five
- C) Three
27. What is a cheerleading routine typically judged on?
- A) Difficulty and execution
- B) Spirit and enthusiasm
- C) Synchronization and costumes
28. What is the proper way to catch the flyer during a cradle dismount?
- A) Catch by the waist
- B) Catch under the arms
- C) Catch by the ankles
29. What is the famous cheerleading movie series starring Kirsten Dunst?
- A) Hairspray
- B) Bring It On
- C) Stick It
30. What are the two primary types of cheerleading squads?
- A) All-Star and School-Based
- B) Regional and National
- C) Competitive and Non-Competitive
31. What is the name of the mat used in cheerleading competitions?
- A) Spring Floor
- B) Cushion Floor
- C) Tumble Track
32. What is the purpose of a “spotter” in cheerleading?
- A) To direct the routine
- B) To ensure the safety of the flyer during stunts
- C) To time the music and call out counts
33. What iconic item do cheerleaders often use during routines?
- A) Flags
- B) Whistles
- C) Pom-poms
Results
# of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
---|---|---|---|
0- | 0-49% | Cheer NoviceArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
- | 50-64% | Pom Pom PerformerRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
- | 65-79% | Stunt SpecialistMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
- | 80-94% | Spirit LeaderAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
-33 | 95-100% | Cheerleading ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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