The Shire Elite Look
Looking your best on competition day boosts confidence, energy, and focus, leading to better performance. We take great pride in creating a neat and professional image for our gym and want our athletes to look and be their best!
UNIFORM
Empire, Highness, Imperials, Dynasty, Empress, Royals, Regents
Adult Cheer + Pom teams
Tiny Tiaras, Mini Knights, Mini Grace, Mini Nobles, Mini Queens, Mini Reign, Regals, Duchess, Monarchs, Majesties
Only wear Shire Elite or black merch to represent your club at comp
Plain white or cheer shoes
Hip Hop costume
Top, skort, white ankle socks, plain white shoes, silver scrunchie
Top, skort, white ankle socks, plain white shoes, white bow
HAIR & MAKEUP
HAIR
Very high, slick, straightened ponytail. No waves or curls!
Use straightening irons, gel or hair spray so there are no flyaway strands.
Ensure hair accessory can be seen from the front.
All Shire Elite Teams:
White scrunchie
St Aloysius Angels
Silver scrunchie
Endeavour Flames
White cuff
Hair Tutorial
Click to see our Hair Tutorial
*Replace bow with scrunchie (or cuff for Flames)
MAKEUP
Make-up is not required for athletes in our:
Performance Program
Development Program
St Aloysius Angels
Adult Program
Competitive Program
This year, makeup is completely optional. Minimal makeup is allowed such as mascara, light blush, and tidy brows. Use neutral colours for eyes and lips.
We are no longer using a red lipstick. Please do not apply red lipstick for the 2024 season.
Jewellery must be removed for safety and can result in a deduction. It cannot be given to the coach.
JEWELLERY
Jewellery MUST BE REMOVED before arriving at the competition. If you’re worried about having your jewellery out that early, it MUST be removed at your Meet Time. It is a requirement of Event Providers that all jewellery is removed and not taped. This is for the safety of all athletes on the floor and can also mean a deduction in points. It cannot be given to the coach for minding so please ensure you have a bag.
NAILS
Nails need to be cut short so that when facing palm up no nail is visible. NO NAIL POLISH PLEASE!
BODY LOTION/MOISTURISER
Cheer athletes must not moisturise on the day of competition as it will make your skin slippery and difficult to grip (especially Flyers).
TANNING
For older athletes, we recommend a spray tan or applying self-tan but preferably only to exposed skin areas. If you choose to tan, please ensure it’s done 2 days before the competition.