Straits Times Reflection
Term 3 Week 3
2E/NA

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3 Cheers for the Team



Q1(a) Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?

- Cheerleading is an expensive sport because lots of things are needed to buy for the competitions arranged. Pom-poms, for example, cost them around $50 to $70. They also need to buy hair products for styling their hair for about $50. As for the costumes, they are need to hire a tailor to design different costumes for each competition for $100 to $400. They also need to attend gymnatic classes which cost $50 per session. They need their medical insurance from an insurance company & these cost the team $30 to about $100 per person. The nutritional supplements, also known as vitamins, cost about $50 to $130 per bottle. As for the shoes, that are imported from United States and Taiwan, costs around $50 to $150 pair. They also need to buy their own training mats for $50 each. The thighs that are imported from Thailand cost from $2 to $25 for each cheerleader.


(b) What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

- Cheerleading looks like a tough sport because this sport requires a lot of team work. The cheerleaders won't be able to rest if a competition is coming up. This sport also need to practice hours during several days in a week. All the stunts that has been assigned must be performed perfectly.

Q2) What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? Why/ why not?

- For me, I think cheerleaders are excellent when working together as a team. They can actually co-operate with each other & understand each others strength & weaknesses. That's always inportant when working as a team & with someone you usually work with.if i am given a chance, I would definitely join cheerleading because I think cheerleading looks like a fun sport. I also love to overcome challenges in life. I really love dance routines being held out as I can remember dance steps easily.