Cheerleaders and aerobics group win through to State championships

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus's cheerleading and aerobics group performed at the School Aerobics Competition in Sutherland on Sunday, May 5.

The cheerleaders, who performed in the 100 per cent Cheer section of the competition, placed first and secured a position at State level.

Their score also secured them a place to compete at the National Championships in Queensland.

The cheerleading squad comprised Amber Antonio, Kirra Black, Courtney Carswell, Angelique Dennison, Misty Dady, Taylah Garland, Katelyn Harding, Rhian Kirk, Tahlia Pope, Katie Roberts and Ellen Ryder.

The school also entered a team in the Stage One Aerobics section of the competition.

"After a very rocky lead-up to the competition, including injuries, withdrawals and conflicting schedules, six students from Year 7 to 9 performed," said coach Ms Kylie Hocking who, in her earlier years, was a cheerleader for the Parramatta Eels.

The team comprised Amy Fitzpatrick, Brooke Hodgen, Katelyn Bergan, Leela Cross, Maddison McLeod and Alana Hardcastle.

"They did a fantastic routine coming fourth in their section and scoring high enough to progress through to the State Championships to be held on June 15," said Ms Hocking.

It was the first time the school has performed in the aerobics section of the competition and the second time in the cheerleading section.

Newsletter, 20 May 2013

Brent Walker, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus