PCT Cheer & Tumble Blogs

At PCT, we've given over $81,000 to graduating Seniors heading off to University, College or the Trades. This year's grand prize winner of a $2000 scholarship goes to Alyssa F. Here is her essay on the Life Lessons Learned at...

 - adapted from Coach Greg Berge   1. Get to or Have to? Do you GET to wake up at 6AM for that workout, or do you HAVE to? Do you GET to go to practice, or do you HAVE...

We’ve changed our mind.   When Non-Tumbling divisions were first introduced, we weren’t overly enthusiastic about them - not gonna lie. We believed that tumbling was an integral part of cheerleading and that anybody could learn to tumble. And, for...

To prepare for the transition from recreational/Novice cheerleading to All-Star cheerleading, it's important to focus on several key areas: Tumbling skills: All-star cheerleading often involves more advanced tumbling skills, such as back walkovers, back handsprings and tucks. Start taking tumbling classes or...

On Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, 2022 PCT joined teams from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Newfoundland at Cheer for the Cure in Oshawa, ON.  Cheer for the Cure is one of the premier events on PCT's event calendar and...

On Sunday, November 12, 2022 PCT kicked off our 19th competitive cheerleading season at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, ON.  This early season event, put on be Cheer Evolution, was a great success and a wonderful way to...

Each practice at PCT begins with what we call a Mat Chat. Mat Chats are a time to talk about specific topics, life skills, life lesson, strategies and topics that help our athletes to not only excel in the sport...

One of the most important things you can do for your body is to stay hydrated and there is no simpler way to do that then to drink water. Often times this is something that people young and old struggle...

“I just want my child to be more confident.” This is a common problem for parents and coaches: a capable athlete perform who does not perform to their potential because of a lack of confidence. Often our response is to...