For cheerleading you need cheer shoes, a team uniform, practice wear and, for most teams, a matching bow. Competition teams add warmups in team colours.
Need matching cheer uniforms for your team? We make custom cheer uniforms in Canada with no minimum order. Design work is free, names and numbers are included, and your team sees a mockup before you pay. Start your free design here.
Cheerleading Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Cheerleading Jerseys & Uniform
Cheer teams compete in matching uniforms and bows, and practise in matching tops and shorts. We make sublimated cheer uniforms, spandex tops, hair bows and practice shorts in your team colours.
Still need a team name? See our cheerleading team names.
2. Cheer Shoes
Cheer shoes are light with grippy soles for stunting and a flexible sole for tumbling. Many have finger grips that help flyers stay steady.
- BAXINIER Youth Cheer Shoes – light white cheer shoes in youth sizes.
3. Practice Wear
Fitted tops and shorts are safer for stunting, since bases can't grip loose fabric.
Cheerleading Equipment Checklist
- Team uniform
- Hair bow
- Practice top and shorts
- Cheer shoes
- Team warmups
- Water bottle
FAQ
Do cheerleaders need special shoes?
Yes. Cheer shoes are lighter and grippier than running shoes, and most teams require them.
Conclusion
Cheerleading is all about the team look. We recommend starting with cheer shoes, fitted practice wear and matching team uniforms, bows and warmups.
Ready to get your team matching? Tell us your colours and logo, and we'll send a free mockup of your custom cheer uniforms. No minimum order, made in Canada, and about 4 weeks to your door once approved. Start your design.
Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
