A Brief Mascot Tutorial

Author: Joseph Chapman

Author: Joseph Chapman

Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of instructional manuals or how-to guides on being a mascot. Most amateur mascots rely on those who preceded them or other fellow school mascots to clue them in. Whether you talk to an alligator mascot, wildcat mascot or even a pirate mascot, there are a few common pointers that each potential mascot should know and understand. Though most of the people think the life of a mascot is a breeze, all mascots know better.

Before you even think about becoming a mascot, you want to make certain you are in top physical shape! If you're not actually there yet, it's time to hit the gym. Aerobics, gymnastics and weightlifting can all lead you to the fantasy of taking over as the next mascot of your school or institution. Aerobics are a must when it comes to mascot training. Many mascots include running in their daily exercise routine. Game days can be excruciatingly long. Entertaining a group for hours at a time takes massive physical endurance. Running will help you get there. Gymnastics are what will set you apart as a mascot from your competition. A mascot who can simply do a back handspring will completely catch the eye of the judges you perform in front of. Any professional mascot is generally a wiz at gymnastics and implements them into all of their routines. You may wonder why weight lifting would be included in mascot training. Although weight lifting isn't a must have, it definitely gives you an advantage. Muscle keeps your metabolism performing sharply and will help you in whatever trick you have up your sleeve as a mascot. Wearing a heavy wildcat mascot costume for example, isn't a simple job. Weightlifting will help you get your feet off the ground no matter how many pounds that wildcat mascot costume is. The goal isn't to pump up, but to remain toned.

Now that you've evaluated your present physical shape, it is time to move on to a more exciting subject : game day. Game day is what every mascot is looking forward to. Game day presents an opportunity for each mascot to strut their stuff and entertain the crowds. Most mascots don't expect anything but grins and sunlight on game day. In reality, your first game will be a wake up call. You will see how being stuffed in a costume for 4 hours can tire you downright out. Its necessary that you've a quality costume to help to keep you well ventilated and protected. Donning a massive costume like a wildcat mascot also needs proper cooling, especially for those in hotter climates. Most mascot suppliers will carry a cooling system to get you through the hottest of nights. Guesstimate your weather within that wildcat mascot costume to be at least 20 degrees hotter than the outdoor temperature. In order to prepare for game day, its definitely crucial to practice in your costume before hand! Get that wildcat mascot costume on and see how it feels to do your routine about 10 times over and over. This will give you a pretty sensible idea of what you are in for. Although being a mascot could be a difficult job, it actually is lots of fun. The adrenaline of entertaining your entire school will give you something to anticipate throughout the year.About the Author:

When Felix Withers attended High School he was a High Honors student where he graduated with 4.0. He got his BA in Language Arts at UofU. He is now writing for web marketing.

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