Create Your Look with the CheerZone Cheerleading Uniform Creator

CheerZone’s Custom Cheerleading Uniform Creator provides a fun way for you to create your own custom cheer uniforms. With 44 cheer shell styles, 30 cheerleading skirt styles and 22 team colors, the cheerleading uniform possibilities are endless! What’s your look?

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Cheerleading and Uniforms In The 1960’s

Cheerleading uniforms really started to change in the 1960’s. NFL teams started adding professional cheerleading teams.

Long wool skirts were replaced with knee length cotton skirts, allowing for comfort and ease of movement. Short sleeved crewneck sweaters replaced long cardigans or a collared shirt with some sort of vest or apron.

However, the megaphone emblem or school name/letters would stay and saddle shoes were still the preferred footwear.

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Cheerleading Camp Wear Buying Guide

The season for cheerleading camp is underway. Your coach has probably already picked your team and chosen a camp. Now you need to pack your campwear. What will you be wearing? Will your team be wearing one unified look our will you be choosing campwear that reflects your own personal style? Here is a list of the basic necessities you will need for camp and a few of our own favorites for this cheerleading camp season.

Uniforms
Shell – For a pulled together look, your team may want a campwear uniform. These cheerleading uniforms are made of a sturdy but lightweight material and come in basic styles and colors. These uniforms are inexpensive and are perfect for camp. These cheer shells can also be embroidered for customization.

Polo – For a campwear uniform look that is more casual, a polo shirt is a great option. Usually in white, these tops have contrasting collars and trim in team colors and can also be embroidered for personalization.

Our picks:

Cheerleading Basic Shell 00410

Cheerleading Sleeveless Polo 00104

Shirts
Tees – This campwear staple does not need to be limited to a plain white tee anymore! Styles include a relaxed fit or fitted styles in all one color or with contrasting collars and/or sleeves. Tees are available plain and also with print or embroidery, with everything from a modern cheer print to a custom design featuring your school initials or team’s names.

Tanks – The perfect look for summer and more popular than ever before. Tank tops can be plain or printed and can also be customized for your cheerleading team. For a splash of color, try layering tanks in contrasting colors!

Hoodies – Hooded sweatshirts are the perfect addition for comfort and warmth. Hoodies come in a variety of styles that are sure to be a hit with any cheerleader!

Our Picks:

Fitted Cheerleading Tee

Cheerleading Ringer Halter 608

Fitted Cheerleading Tank

Spirit Stamp Tank 5658

Cropped Cheerleading Hoodie

Shorts/Skirts
Skirts & Skorts – Campwear skirts are also made of a sturdy but lightweight material and come in a variety of styles and colors. These pair well with campwear shells, polos and tees and give a more classic look. Cheerleading briefs are usually worn underneath skirts, however skorts have built in shorts that eliminate the need for bodywear.

Shorts – Shorts are always a perfect choice for any cheerleader. Cheer shorts come in a wide variety of styles with various lengths, fabric, designs and colors. Cheer shorts look great with polos, tees or tanks.

Our Picks:

3-Pleat Camp Skirt 00420

Dolphin Cheerleading Short 4517

Low Rise Mini Mesh Short 461V

Raw Edge Short K41

Bodywear/Socks
Briefs – Cheerleading briefs will be a necessity if you are wearing a skirt. Briefs are made of a breathable material in regular or boycut styles and with either a regular or low rise. They also come in a wide variety of finishes and colors.

Bras – Don’t forget a sports bra! Proper support and breathability are a must so make sure you have a good cheerleading bra.

Socks – Mini Socks, Anklets and Tube Socks are all favorites of cheerleaders. For basic practice, a mini sock or anklet is recommended. However for a fun twist try a knee high tube sock. All socks come in assorted colors to coordinate with your campwear look.

Our Picks:

Low Rise Brief 00139

Boy Cut Brief 00433

Nude Cheer Bra 261

Chevron Cheerleading Sock 2796

Knee High Tube Socks 22T

Shoes
Cheer Shoes – The most important campwear is a pair of good supportive cheerleading shoes. There are many brands and styles to choose from. No matter what shoes your team wears during performance, you will want an alternate pair for camp and workouts so your good shoes stay clean and white.

Flip Flops – Your feet need rest too and a pair of cheer flip flops will do just that!

Our Picks:

Asics Gel-Inspire IIQ064Y

Nike Air Boom II 395749

Nfinity Evolution ED-6091

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Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight on the Kaepa Crossover

Check out Kaepa’s newest cheer shoe for 2010!

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Cheerleading and Uniforms In The 1940’s and 1950’s

In 1948, the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) was formed by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer as a way of enabling cheerleading clinics. The first clinic was held in 1949 and within the next 15 years, workshops were held nationwide by college cheerleaders, teaching high school cheerleaders the basic skills. Herkimer also founded the Herkie jump and the Cheerleading & Danz Team uniform supply company. He also began the tradition of the spirit stick, a special stick awarded to cheer teams who convey genuine enthusiasm and attitude.

By the late 1950’s, women were just as active in cheerleading as men. Uniforms were evolving and usually included a sweater or polo shirt with H.S. (High School) sewn on the front or upper corner, long wool skirts and saddle shoes. Pom Poms also made their debut, as did megaphones.

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Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight on Asics Gel Comp II

CheerZone’s Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight is on the Asics Gel-Comp II. See why this cheer shoe beats out the competition!

Asics Gel Comp II

Click here to see the Asics Gel-Comp II cheerleading shoe at cheerzone.com.

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Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight – Nike Sideline

CheerZone’s Cheerleading Shoe Spotlight is on the Nike Sideline. Check out the video and see why this shoe is a must have!

Click here to see the Nike Sideline cheerleading shoe at cheerzone.com.

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Cheerleading and Uniforms – The Beginning

Cheerleading began in 1898 not as a cheer squad but as a one man cheerleader for the University of Minnesota, later formed into a “yell leader” squad. In 1903 the first organized cheerleading fraternity was established and, up until the 1920’s, was limited to males. When women became involved in cheerleading, the elements of tumbling and megaphones were added.

These pictures give us a glance into the first years of cheerleading and the uniforms used through the 1930’s. Let us know what you think!

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Cheerleading Uniforms – Something to Cheer About!

CheerZone has introduced new cheerleading uniform styles for 2010, giving you something to cheer about!

Click here to see the complete 2010 CheerZone catalog at cheerzone.com.

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Model Spotlight – Ali A.

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