What is Cheerleading?

Well it’s certainly not all about Pom Poms! In our Cheerleading lessons we work on Fitness, Strength, Team building, Tumbling, Motions, Jumps, Cheers, Routines and Stunts. The lesson incorporates a large amount of team work as this is a golden rule within Cheerleading. The students get to make lots of friends within the lessons due to this and it helps to develop confidence and communication skills. In the lessons the buzz of energy and excitement of what lift we are going to try next or, what new track we are going to use is endless as everyone wants to develop and constantly achieve more for their team.

Within the lessons there is always a role for everyone this is why Cheerleading is such a popular sport as every person excels at something and discovers new skills which they never knew they had. We have two coaches both who are qualified Master Level Cheerleading Coaches with the BCA (British Cheerleading Association). Both coaches have CRB checks and are First Aid qualified.

We currently have 7 Cheerleading squads Tiny Cheer, Mini Cheer Level 1 and 2, Youth Squad Level 2, Junior Squad Level 2 and 3,and Senior CoEd SquadLevel 2. We have a fully equipped studio including safety mats and basic fitness equipment. Our first big appearance as a Cheerleading squad was made in 2007, at Disney Land Paris where, we performed to many intrigued on lookers. Then in May 2008 we took 43 Cheerleaders to perform a spectacular routine at the prestigious venue of The Royal Albert Hall, this was a wonderful experience which left audiences on the edge of their seats during our routine.

More recently we performed for the launch of The Carnival de Splendour Cruise ship whilst docked in Dover, which was a great honour for all the CJ’s Cheerleaders and Dancers. Alongside these large scale events we have also supported our local town council on many events within the town, for example at The Dover Firework Display at Crabble Football Ground, Dover Christmas Cheer Day and several summer Fetes. As a squad it is very important to us that we represent our town and show the talents of the town’s younger generation.

We have now competed in four major competitins, three times in the Southern Classic and once in the Northern Classic and currently have an impressive 32 trophies with many 1st and 2nd places.

See our section on School Achievements for more information on our competitions.

Cheerleading really is a fun loving sport, we have seen a huge difference in our cheerleaders over the past 5 years, they have developed into caring, hardworking, motivated and supportive young people, who are ready to take on any challenge. Whether you are a boy or a girl there is a place for you in our Cheerleading squad.

Coaching sessions are held:

Monday   16.15-17.00 (Tiny Cheer ......Pre-Sch, Yr R and Yr 1) 
              17.00-18.30 (Mini Squad...... School Yrs 2-5)

Thursday 16.15-18.00 (Youth Level 2 and Junior Level 2 Squads.....School Yrs 6-11)

Friday     16.15-18.00 (Junior Level 3 and Senior CoEd Level 2 Squad.....School Yrs 9-Sixth Form)