Beyond being fun and exciting, pep rallies are great functions for building support for your team or organization, whether it’s a high school football team or even for local charitable groups. Generating team spirit is an easy and important way to strengthen communities as group members gather to celebrate a common bond or idea. If you want to hold a pep rally for the organization of your choice, you may be wondering, “Where do I get started?” Starline Baton has a few helpful tips to get you started.

First things first, you’ll want to select your venue at least a month ahead of time. You might be able to use the gym at a nearby school, or perhaps you could rent out a community hall or recreational center. Make sure the venue is able to hold all of the guests you plan to invite with enough room for cheering, dancing, and community activities.

Next, get your cheer team ready! If you are using experienced cheerleaders, they should be able to dazzle you with some cheers of their own; but if you’re using volunteer cheerleaders for fun, select a few simple, exciting cheers and help them practice. Choose pompoms, boots, and megaphones that coordinate with the event’s theme, whether it’s a special celebration or your organization’s signature colors.

Around the same time, you’ll want to start spreading the word about your event. Create events on social media channels, spread flyers around in your community, and post messages on local bulletin boards to generate excitement. Grab some spirit gear for your audience members so they can join in the fun!

By following these simple tips, you’ll be able to prepare for your pep rally ahead of time and make sure you’ve taken all the small details into consideration. For the best spirit gear you can find, check out Starline Baton’s Spirit Shop, and learn more great tips at our website.

Posted: 8/4/2014