Last year we had the honor of adding Ashley to our program. She was a strong gymnast with a desire to grow athletically. After the first season, the support from her family was obvious to the entire program. Her mom, Danika detailed their thoughts with the program and their intent for next season. Read her full letter below:<\/p>\n

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My daughter Ashley was a new member of Ideal Cheer Elite. (Last summer) Ashley decided she would like to try a sport other than gymnastics. Although she was good at gymnastics and really enjoyed some aspects of the sport, there were some things that she just didn’t enjoy. She was eager to try something new.
\nWhen I mentioned to my family and friends that Ashley is now in competitive cheer, most picture pom-poms and skirts. Much to their surprise there is so much more to cheer than that. First, Ashley\u2019s team doesn\u2019t use pom-poms. Second, the tumbling and stunting that they do just just crazy good. Third, being part of a team and having the support of your team members is so great for the kids. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ashley is a bit shy so coming into a new environment with a whole new group of kids was so overwhelming for her. Fortunately for Ashley all of the kids who attended cheer are very welcoming and friendly. Gymnastics is an individual sport whereas cheer is a group sport. Watching Ashley become part of a group so talented has been priceless. Ashley has grown so much during the first season at Ideal Cheer Elite. The sport is fast paced, upbeat and a bit overwhelming at first; but once Ashley attended her first competition, that was it; she was hooked! The fast pace, energetic atmosphere of competitive cheer is what Ashley loves most. <\/span><\/p>\n

Family who has come to watch Ashley perform are in-awe when they see the talented group she is a part of. Watching competitive cheer is very entertaining for everyone and surprising for those who don\u2019t realize how much goes into a routine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cheer incorporates all of the best moves from dance, gymnastics and traditional cheer; which is why Ashley will be back again for season four!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Image taken by Krista Pascoe Photography.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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