Local coach Karen takes workshops for budding cheerleaders

IN partnership with N.Ireland DCAL and Belfast City Council, United Kingdom Cheerleading Association led taster workshops for over 1000 children in the greater Belfast and surrounding areas.

The sessions were led by Karen Graham, UKCA, N.Ireland representative and aided by two very eager and capable senior cheerleaders Chloe Gibson and Fiona Shannon.

Fiona and Chloe were a part of the Riada Rockets N.I. Senior Squad who placed 3rd at the Manchester National Championships in May 2010, and were very enthusiastic to volunteer their time and skills and knowledge to excited youngsters in Belfast.

True Cheer Spirit Girls!

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The sporting initiative was directed by Ryan Haire, Partnership Officer (Sport Belfast) and brought experienced coaching teams and tutors from 15 governing bodies to the Ozone Leisure Complex to enable children to participate in numerous new sports. UKCA was delighted to be a part of this team.

The day was open to the public and aimed at providing tasters of Olympic and non-Olympic Sports in the countdown to London 2012.

Various celebrities were spotted on the day and signed many autographs.

The weekend the 'come and try a new sport' theme will continue at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus where UKCA Rep and event officials will be present with the well travelled UKC stand and information desk.

Coming soon - A local Cheerleader and American Water Display Team!