Bears Cheerleading teams bring home provincial medals

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Local residents may want to offer three cheers for Bears Cheerleaders, who have just come competed in two events this December.

“The teams performed impressive routines and demonstrated their teamwork throughout the weekend,” said Kimberley Lees, co-owner of Cheer On Inc.

“We are so proud of all of our athletes and their great sportsmanship both on and off the mat.”

Three Bears teams competed in the Niagara Festival of Lights competition.

The level one youth team, the Panda Bears, completed two routines earning second place medals.

The level two youth team, the Kenai Bears, and senior level team the Polar Bears earned first place medals.

In early December, the two younger Cheer Bears teams headed to London for the Power Cheer Christmas Challenge.

The Gummy Bears and Teddy Bears entered their first competition and took home two second place trophies.

“There was more than one judge who commented that their performances were entertaining, which made our day,” said Lees. “We are thrilled at the small town pride demonstrated by all.”

Bears Cheerleading is offering an opportunity to introduce more local youths to the sport of cheerleading during “Try-It” practices on Jan. 10 from 6 to 7:30pm for ages 6 to 11 and Jan. 11 from 5 to 6pm for ages 5 and under, 8 to 9:30pm for pages 12 and over.

For more information visit www.cheeron.ca.

January 6, 2012