Cheer songs to hype up the sports day! A collection of motivational tracks recommended for kids
Many teachers probably struggle to choose cheer songs that will liven up Sports Day.If it’s the same every year, it gets boring, but if it’s a song no one knows, it can fall flat.So we’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic tracks!They’re all well-known songs you’ve likely heard on TV and elsewhere, so both kids and adults can enjoy them.What’s more, when children perform as the cheer squad, it’s fun to create parody lyrics of the featured songs to add a unique touch!Use this as a guide to find the perfect cheer songs to energize your Sports Day!
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Cheer songs to amp up the sports day! A motivational playlist recommended for kids (71–80)
stepsGReeeeN
Released in 2009 as GReeeeN’s 9th single, this song was used for a U-Can campaign and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a youth anthem that teaches us the importance of “making an effort” and “continuing to walk forward slowly, one step at a time.” Listen to it and do your best at your sports day or athletic festival!
ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI
“ROOFTOPS” is a track released under the solo project name KERENMI by Koichi Tsutaya, a music producer who supports many popular artists.
The song features Satoshi Fujihara from Official HIGE DANDism on vocals and was used as an insert song for AbemaTV’s “Who Is a Wolf? – The Moon and the Wolf-chan.” It’s a brisk, liberating number that fully showcases Tsutaya’s prowess as a trackmaker.
It’s the perfect song to play at a school sports day on a sunny field!
To Hikarimiwa
When it comes to miwa’s signature songs released in 2012, “Hikari e” stands out.
It was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Rich Man, Poor Woman,” and it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The track is notable for being her first to feature a dance-electro sound, and in the music video, miwa even shows off her dancing.
Its forward-driving, dance-music-style beat makes it a great recommendation as a cheer song for school sports events.
Cheer songs to fire up the sports day! A hype-boosting playlist recommended for kids (81–90)
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata’s “SMILE ~Harewataru Sora no Yō ni~” was written as the theme song for “Let’s Do This Together 2020,” a joint project by Japan’s five commercial TV networks planned for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The lyrics, which sing of “walking toward victory,” are perfect for a sports day where teams compete in relays and tug-of-war.
Kuwata’s bright, clear vocals are also a pleasure to listen to.
Let’s envelop the entire venue with this moving song!
GO!!!FLOW
FLOW is a rock band known for creating numerous anime songs.
Their 2004 release “GO!!!” was also used as the fourth opening theme for the anime Naruto.
The song depicts a fiery heart that stands up to the reality before us, making it a perfect match for school sports days where students take on various events and cheer each other on.
Singing the passionate chorus together with classmates and teammates creates an even stronger sense of unity.
Why not deliver some spirited support with this fast-paced rock number?
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
How about this as a cheer song for sports days at nursery schools, kindergartens, and elementary schools? It’s a track by the dance-vocal group Dream5.
It was released in 2014 as their 12th single.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch and became a big hit.
Some of you might even be able to dance the whole thing, right? Kids absolutely love it, so definitely give it a try.
ImaginationSPYAIR
A perfect song for cheering on classmates and friends as they step onto the big stage is “Imagination.” Released in 2014 by the rock band SPYAIR, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!!.
The song celebrates the strength to keep challenging yourself with passion and courage, even when you run into various obstacles.
IKE’s vocals, carried by the band’s fiery performance, convey a burning enthusiasm.
It’s a rock number that supports students who never give up and keep pushing to the very end, no matter what.