[Sports Day] Get Fired Up! Cool Phrases Recommended for Cheer Squads

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At school sports festivals, cheer squads are formed to root for each team or class.

Many of you, as team representatives, probably want to cheer in a cool, inspiring way to lead your team to victory.

In this article, we’ll introduce cool lines we recommend for cheer squad members at sports festivals.

We’ve gathered phrases the cheer squad can shout to lead the charge, as well as call-and-response chants you can do with your whole team.

Use these as a reference, and do your best as a cheer squad member to help your team take the win!

Classics (1–10)

Soar beyond your limits, Class XX!

“Soar beyond your limits, Class XX!” is a phrase that would shine even if you add your own original cadence when delivering it.

It’s packed with youthful energy—the kind that squeezes out what feels like your max and still refuses to be satisfied, aiming even higher.

It’s like an anime character who keeps growing by constantly surpassing their limits.

If you insert a brief pause after “beyond your limits,” then deliver a confident “Soar!” as your cheer, it will create a distinctly different feel from a straightforward, rapid-fire chant.

Be sure to craft the structure carefully together as a team!

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Burn with fury!

“Boil over with fire!” is an energetic phrase that carries a raw, powerful punch—perfect for a big, eye-catching banner.

The verb “tagiru” in “moe-tagiru” means a surge of intense emotion welling up.

It’s not a word people use every day, so it sounds fresh and striking when you hear it, and it makes a strong impact.

Since it has a somewhat old-fashioned feel, it might suit a classic, school-uniform-style cheering squad better than a modern cheerleading vibe.

Let the whole team connect their “burning” passion and aim for victory!

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Break through!

“Break through!” is the perfect phrase for a sports day where you push past your limits.

It’s a cool expression that’s even used in the autobiography overseen by Rakuten’s CEO, Hiroshi Mikitani.

School life tends to repeat the same routine—going to school, attending classes, joining club activities, then heading home.

This phrase embodies a forward-looking attitude of changing that similar everyday life with your own hands, as well as cheering on others.

You can also add words before “Break through!” to change it up—like “Break through common sense!” or “Break through yesterday’s you!” It’s sure to fire you up.

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Classics (11–20)

Let’s give it our all!

To produce solid results, the first thing that matters is mindset—this is a phrase that calls on those around you to bring their full strength.

It also conveys that deepening your commitment to the goal becomes the power that helps you seize results.

The fact that it’s framed as a call to action is another key point; this style of encouragement boosts the team’s sense of unity.

It evokes an image of forging ahead powerfully toward the goal and showcasing the team’s bonds.

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Go, Class 00! Don’t give up—fight!

Aiming for victory in competition is important, but first and foremost it’s crucial not to get discouraged and not to lose to yourself.

Let’s cheer on ourselves and our teammates with a strong, straightforward message that encourages moving forward with trust.

The key point is that it deliberately emphasizes not losing rather than winning, and this not-too-forceful message also conveys warmth.

It’s a phrase that fosters a sense of team unity and powerfully boosts the determination to keep challenging until the very end without giving up.

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___ is the strongest!

Right before the real thing, you may sometimes worry whether you can make the most of all your practice.

Here’s a powerful phrase that dispels those pre-competition nerves and gives you the courage to charge forward.

Put into words that you are strong, and use that affirmation to face the challenge with confidence.

If you insert your team name into “XX,” it will not only boost each person’s courage but also highlight your sense of unity.

It packs strong confidence and momentum into just a few words.

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We, the 〇〇 team—champions!

I think moving forward as one with our teammates and maintaining a cooperative spirit is crucial to seizing the championship.

This message expresses that determination to charge toward victory while showcasing the team’s bond.

After boldly proclaiming our team name, it depicts how we will grasp the title, conveying a strong sense of momentum.

By repeating “we,” it powerfully emphasizes our unity as a team and conveys our stance of forging ahead together, doesn’t it?

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