Cheerleaders

With their pom-poms, dance routines and big smiles, cheerleaders bring glamour to American football matches!

PROFESSIONAL CHEERLEADERS

These girls are cheerleaders for the National Football League. Professional cheerleaders make 500 to 750 dollars per season... that's not a lot of money. And they have to buy their own uniform -that costs 650 dollars! So that's why most cheerleaders have a second full-time job.

GLAMOUR

Girls all over the USA, dream of being a cheerleader. It is glamorous and fun, but it can also dangerous. The world of cheerleading is very competitive so girls have to be determined and succeed. It's a good thing to have on your CV!

HARD WORK

A cheerleading routine lasts one to three minutes, but cheerleaders practice up to six hours several nights per week.

THE AGE LIMIT

Cheerleaders for the National Football League can be from 18 to 42 years old. The average age is 25.