Aces – Future Cheer Nationals 2013
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We have just returned from Future Cheer Nationals in Bournemouth that was held over the weekend of the 6-7th July.
Taking 5 hours to drive from Leeds, we arrived in the afternoon. After walking through the routine and refreshing everyone’s memories it was time to head to warm-up.
Everything went well on the practice mat, but it was clear that nerves were getting the better of some of our athletes.
With everyone working to calm each other down and encourage each other, the team waited backstage. There was a lot riding on this competition and they really wanted to hit a clean routine.
As they took to the mat, the anticipation and nerves were palpable. The lights were bright, the music started loudly and suddenly everyone exploded into performance mode, hitting a beautiful opening sequence and gathering confidence as the routine went on. Although there were problems with our pyramid we ended strong and were awarded third place.
Aces – Future Cheer Nationals 2013
The next day, we spent the morning in the sun on the beach and in the gardens stunting before heading inside for some team time.
Everyone was determined to hit a better routine today, you could see it in everyone’s eyes as they warmed-up.
Once on the practice mat, every stunt and tumble hit clean, sharp and on time. They really blew the coaches away! …They really wanted this!
When they entered the floor, all the athletes were composed and ready. The routine was sharper, cleaner and although there were some issues, overall a much better routine!
Next it was just a waiting game. There were no placings today, just the announcement of who has won a bid to the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida 2014.
Aces – Future Cheer Nationals 2013
It came as a complete surprise to hear our name “Aviator Allstars Aces” called out as an at large bid winner! Everyone was ecstatic and ran to the stage to collect the certificate and have their photo taken!
This was such a testament to all the hard work; literally blood sweat and tears that these 17 amazing, dedicated athletes have put in this season. Congratulations Aces!
Aces – Future Cheer Nationals 2013
We would also like to congratulate Coventry Dynamites on their amazing routines this weekend!
Worlds 2014 – here we come!
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