Between daily practices, tumbling, and dance — our cheer bags are always packed. Here’s what our family swears by for cheer and hip hop practices, plus some Amazon links if you’re building your own practice setup. As always, we only recommend what we actually use!
🧃 Favorite Water Bottles
Gatorade Squeeze Bottle – Classic, easy to refill, and nearly indestructible.
Owala Water Bottles – Let’s be honest… this is what they actually use 90% of the time. They’ve been dropped, scratched, and tossed in every gym — and somehow still keep going. I’ve fully surrendered to the scuffed finish life.

👟 Practice Shoes
We keep our competition shoes (provided by the gym) strictly for comp days — this is what our practice shoes look like after one season!

Higher Quality Option (lasts longer):
➡️ Cheer practice shoes for heavy-use athletes
Budget-Friendly Option (great for new athletes):
🎒 Backpacks
Cheer Backpack: Fits everything from shoes and snacks to bows and water bottles.
Love glitter? This one is Olivia’s pick!
🍱 Snack Packs & Coolers
Snack Tackle Box: Perfect for long gym days and picky eaters. Fun and functional.
Lunch Cooler Bag: My girls use this all the time for meals between sessions.
🧦 Socks (That Always Disappear)
We go through these like crazy — and somehow they still vanish in the laundry.
🩳 Cheer Shorts
Kid Sizes: Great quality and don’t break the bank.
Adult Sizes: Similar style for older athletes or parents joining the workouts.
💪 Conditioning Extras
Getting back into jump shape? Ankle weights have been great for building strength.
💇 Hair Supplies
Cheap Bulk Hair Ties: Because we lose these on a weekly basis.
Cheer Bows: For those extra fancy practice days.
Clear Elastics: Our go-to bin has lasted multiple seasons.
Hair Wax Stick: For those slick back ponytails that actually stay put.
🩹 First Aid
Because practice doesn’t come without bumps and bruises. These kits are cute and functional!
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