It’s that time of year again! We’re heading to the end of another cheer season, which can only mean one thing: team placements are coming up! We often have athletes approach us in the final term of the year, anxiously asking whether or not we think they will make a certain team, or if weRead more
The winter school holidays at MCA run from Saturday 29 June to Sunday 14 July. Check out our events below to see what’s happening at MCA over the Term 2 break. AASCF Victorian Winterfest Competition (Saturday 29 June – Sunday 30 June) Our All-Star Novice and All-Star Elite teams kick off the school holidays thisRead more
There seems to be a growing concern in Cheer gyms around the world over the dreaded “mental block” in tumbling. Athletes are developing these mental issues for a number of reasons, but one major one is that many Cheerleaders are progressed through their skills very quickly, resulting in an inadequate level of aerial awareness beingRead more
Congratulations on an incredible debut at Showoffs last weekend! We were so impressed with all our teams, and our new uniforms looked stunning on the floor. Below you can find our 2019 Hair and Makeup guide, for all MCA teams. We also wanted to clarify why we ask some athletes to wear makeup and tanRead more
As athletes in a high intensity sport, we should aim to eat a healthy, varied diet which matches our energy needs. What we put into our bodies can significantly influence our performance in our training. Following healthy eating guidelines alone can support an active lifestyle. However when exercising, your body will use up more energy. WhenRead more
There are few things in sports that can get an audience’s adrenaline flowing quite like a well executed Cheer routine can. Cheer athletes perform seemingly impossible stunts, choreography and tumbling passes in a fashion which, if they have done their jobs right, looks effortless to the audience. While this polished final product is exactly whatRead more
**”But WHY do I need to repeat the same level AGAIN?”** As we near the end of the cheer season and tryouts loom ahead, the question above is one we hear time and time again from athletes and parents alike. At Melbourne Cheer Academy we are very strict on when we let students progress toRead more
Join one of the best cheerleading programs in Australia! Come along to our 2019 Team Placement Days on December 8th (Oakleigh) and December 9th (Box Hill) to join the MCA family – everyone makes a team! Simply attend the session for your age group and location listed below. If you cannot attend your time/session, pleaseRead more
Ever wanted to try something new? Come check out Australia’s fastest growing sport! If you’ve ever dreamt about flying or sometimes get the urge to throw people high in the air, cheerleading is the sport for you! All Star cheerleading is a fast paced, dynamic sport that encompasses dance, jumps, gymnastics tumbling and a rangeRead more
This Friday September 14th is RUOK? Day. Which encourages people to check in with the people in their lives in a meaningful way. You don’t need to be an expert to reach out, you just need to be able to show you care and to listen. Connection and communication are both really important to ourRead more
