Cheerleading Competitions at CANAM – More Photos!
What do coaches tell their squad before they perform? Here (above) is Dee Haase giving her girls encouragement and direction. Dee is coach of the UItimate Athletics of Ohio in North Royalton. And here are her girls (below) stretching before their warm-up. Oh, to be young and limber! 
Family members and friends of the cheerleaders made up a big portion of the crowd and they certainly were a colorful and fun addition to the festivities as you can see from the photos below. Fans of the Patriots of Tennessee demonstrate that you don’t even need shirts to show your support…just paint it on!
Some heartwarming moments came with the Special Needs Competitions. Four teams competed including the Ladybugs and Bugs, The Cobras, The Bobcats of Cumberland County, and the Rockingham Lions. These cheerleaders had trained just as hard as anyone and they demonstrated poise and enthusiasm. And we all cheered our hearts out for them. Below is a photo of The Cobras getting into position to begin.
More photos from Cheer Ltd Nationals at CANAM will be posted tomorrow. And if you have any you’d like to add, please send them to me!
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