AV TRYOUTS 2010-2011
Aviator Allstars are proud to announce that they will be holding
TRYOUTS for their flagship team, the F22 Raptors (Co-ed Level 6) and
their newest team, the F35 Lightning (All-Girl Level 6). Tryouts will
be on the 7th & 8th August at the home of the Aviators; The Hangar,
in Leeds. They will also be hosting their TRYOUT CAMP on
Saturday the 24th July for anyone who would like to learn or work
on their skills for tryouts. Both teams will compete abroad,
with F35 Lightning competing at the Beach Cup, Germany in December
2010 and the F22 Raptors travelling to Worlds, Florida in April 2011.
The 2010-2011
TRYOUT PACKET and Tryout
Information Sheet (to be completed and brought to tryouts) are
now available to download
Please visit our TRYOUT PAGE here for video material.
If you are interested or have any questions please email us as frontdesk@aviatorallstars.com
We look forward to seeing you soon!
JAMfest Europe
On the 3rd of July 2010, Aviator F16 Falcons (juniors), Spitfires
(seniors) and 2 group stunts travelled to Liverpool's Albert Docks
to compete in the very first JAMfest Europe competition.
First to the floor was our senior level 5 coed group stunt: Lily,
Ryan, Jamie and Jonny, who placed 2nd making the AV family proud with
their fabulous routine. Next out was our adult coed level 6 group
stunt: Rachel, Tim, John and Tim 3 who placed 1st continuing their
undefeated reign as group stunt champions.
The F16 Falcons were next on the mat, facing very tough competition.
They performed a flawless routine with fantastic facials to the crowds
not only winning their division, but also winning Grand Champions
(for the highest scoring junior team of the whole competition) and
being awarded a paid bid to the US Finals competition in Florida in
April 2011.
Spitfires were the very last team to compete, due to an injury on
the practice mat, but despite this set back, the whole team pulled
together and ended up wowing the audience and judges alike. They too
faced tough competition but came out on top with 1st place. They were
also awarded the Sportmanship Award for the support they showed their
peers throughout the event as well as a bid to join our Juniors at
the US Finals in Florida.
Twenty20 Cricket
The day after JAMfest Europe, Aviators were invited to perform at
the hallowed Headingly Cricket Stadium for the Twenty20 cricket match
Yorkshire v Warwickshire.
Members from the F16 Falcons kicked the event off with their award
winning routine, followed by them forming the Guard of Honour as the
players entered the field. All the parents were out in force too,
supporting and enjoying the match (and the sun).
Spitfires also performed during the interval and were featured on
Sky Sports!
The day finished off with a family BBQ back at the Hangar.
BBC Radio Leeds and the Kirkstall Festival
Aviator Allstars were part of the largest community festival in Leeds
on the 10th July 2010. The 30th annual Kirkstall Festival was held
in the grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey.
The event started with the Parade, which Aviator Allstars led through
the streets down to the Abbey. They also had a stall which was busy
throughout the day, with lots of enquiries about how to join and raising
funds for the US trip they have planned in April 2010. The team also
got to perform in the main arena and were featured in the event programme.
Tim, Ryan and Jamie were invited to for an interview on BBC Radio
Leeds on Friday 9th July to talk about the upcoming festival and also
their experiences at the European Championships and Britain's Got
Talent earlier this year!
Aviators Conquer Europe ..... again
After shocking the continent last year at Elite's European Open in
Germany, The Aviators returned to the scene of their conquest with
their newest team: all girl level 6 'F35 Lightning', to defend their
title.
Lighting were given a tough task of, after just 3 training sessions,
competing against 22 teams from every corner of Europe for a place
in the coveted finals. The competition was so tough that last year's
champions were unable to qualify for the finals, their place taken
by the surprised but delighted Lighting who turned in two fantastic
performances and came away with an incredible 4th place.
The high standards were also apparent in the Large Co-ed division
as the F22 Raptors faced tough competition but still managed to qualify
for finals and come a highly respectable 5th. With JK-17 Thungder,
our Limited Co-ed team, also qualifying for the finals (in 2nd place
overnight) Aviator Allstars became the first team in the history of
the competition to have all 3 of their senior teams qualify for the
final of the competition, a unique achievement.
The program was also strongly represented by Adam Salih and Kristie
Raby in the Partner Stunt division and Stefan Warren and Johnny Rattigan
in Individuals. The weekend finished on a high as JK-17 Thunder put
in a standout performance which took them from 2nd place to 1st and
won them their second consecutive European title. Great Job everyone.
Aviator Allstars Bigger and Better than Before
For the first time, the entire Aviators Allstars cheerleading program
came together and stormed the competition at ICC Nationals in Nottingham.
With its' individual teams and performers having enjoyed winning Regional,
National and European titles over the last 18 months, it was now time
for the whole program to shine as one.
In total 6 cheerleading teams, 3 stunt groups and 1 dance team, over
150 cheerleaders and over 75 supporters descended on Nottingham arena
in Purple and Black making the team one of the biggest in the country.
Each squad performed with great pride and skill, wowing the audience
with their ever improving and entertaining routines.
At an event where divisions had as many as 20 teams in them, the program
pulled off an incredibly achievement in never coming lower than 2nd
place and claimed 5 national titles. The Aviator Spitfires remained
undefeated and Raptors' show stopping performance earned the team
the honour of representing the UK at next years' world Championships.
A fabulous well done to all 150 cheerleaders, and a big thank you
to all supporters, parents, and friends of the program for helping
make this year such an amazing success already.
Glee Night @ Oceana
The cheerleaders from Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University
were asked to perform as part of the Glee themed night hosted by Voodoo
Events at Oceana in Leeds. The two squads were to prepare a routine
each to showcase their skills and entertain the huge crowds. The show
didn't get started until after midnight and certainly drew in a large
audience.
Leeds Celtics kicked off the entertainment with an impressive stunt
group routine which included high baskets, tumbling and demonstrated
flexibility. Carnegie Aviators were next to take the stage whose routine
involved dance, tumbles and pyramids. Then the Celtics Hip Hop team
performed, mesmerizing the audience with their choreography.
There was huge support from all team members who weren't performing
and it was a great opportunity for all teams to display their talents.
Everyone worked so hard and had a brilliant night! Bridget Leonards,
Celtics Hip Hop coach said, "It was so fun to get to make friends
with all the Leeds Met girls too, we're 1 big Aviator Cheerio Family!"
FC Heart of England
Leeds Celtics travelled to Loughborough on Valentines Day to compete
at Future Cheer's Heart of England Competition. The Hip Hop dance
team, coached by Bridget Leonards, was the first team to take to the
floor. They put on a fantastic performance and impressed the judges,
taking home 2nd place.
The cheer team were one of the last teams of the day, and enjoyed
watching and supporting all the other teams perform. From the second
the Celtics took to the floor their excitement and enjoyment was evident,
leading them to execute an incredible routine. Their hard work paid
off proving they had mastered the skills for Level 3, competing for
the first time at Level 4 and taking home first place! They showed
such an improvement in all areas from their performance at ICC University
competition.
Congratulations.
ICC Northern
ICC Northern Regional competition was a very special competition
for many of the Aviator Allstars who were stepping into the competitive
cheerleading arena for the first time. Held on January 16th, 2010
at Doncaster Dome Aviators had 3 teams representing their program:
The F16 Falcons (Junior All-Girl), Spitfires (Senior Coed) and F22
Raptors (Adult Open).
For many on the program it was their first competition, and despite
the snow severely affecting training, everyone pulled together and
performed their hearts out. Winning first in all three divisions,
coaches Rachel and Tim couldn't be prouder of them, saying, "It
was such a fantastic feeling watching them perform, having the time
of their lives out there and seeing the parents' faces bursting with
pride. It truly was a great start to the season."
AV Summer Party!
To celebrate and mark a years' hard work and great achievements,
the Aviator Allstars threw a Cheerleading Party for
all its members and friends to celebrate its maiden cheer year and
to look forward to the next. The event was a celebration and a fundraiser
which was open to all.
Saturday 8th of August
11am-6pm at The Hangar!
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated for, and helped out. The
day was a great success and highly enjoyed but all, whilst raising
funds for the gym and teams.
Highlights included the bouncy castle which was tested to its limits,
the first ever cheerleading Olympics which saw a series of events
won by members of Aviator Allstars.
Official Gym Opening
Aviator Allstars have recently opened a cheerleading gym in West
Leeds and are hosting their official opening over the 11th and 12th
of July where they will be opening their doors to other cheerleading
teams as well as the general public who are interested in what the
Aviators do and want to learn more.
On Saturday the 11th the Aviators will be holding an informal cheerleading
camp at the gym which is open to any cheerleaders interested in coming
to the facility and learning some new skills. They are hoping to create
some new links with teams, both local and national, so would love
it if you could attend and join in the opening weekend festivities.
The camp will be a mixture of taught cheerleading and 'playing': squads
working with each other to share skills knowledge, and having fun.
The doors will open at 10am and will start teaching skills at 11am,
and by 4pm when the gym will close they hope you will have learnt
a few things, shared a few things and made some new cheer friends.
So that there is enough space to accommodate all the teams who are
interested in coming they're asking coaches to bring 2 stunt groups
maximum (10 cheerleaders). You will need to bring with you a signed
and completed release form which can be downloaded
here.
The day will be free and they'd really love to see you there. Please
click on the link for a map to the
gym and if you need any more information please don't hesitate
to contact us.
Aviator Allstars - Tryouts
Aviator Allstars will be holding tryouts on Monday 8th June for their
local based teams in preparation for their 09-10 cheerleading season.
Beginner team: The F16 Falcons (all ages)
The F16 Falcons are a newly formed team that is intended to give new
Aviators the chance to learn skills at a beginner and safe level,
giving them all the tools needed to cheer and enjoy the sport. Like
Raptors and Spitfires, The F16 falcons will compete at Regional and
National competitions but at level more suited to younger team member
and those new to the sport. Training will be in Leeds, Mondays and
Wednesdays from 5:30pm 'til 7:30pm with optional tumbling on Thursdays
between 6-10pm.
Intermediate team: Spitfires (10 years +)
The Spitfires are current Senior Limited Co-ed European champions
and train two to three times a week at the Leeds cheerleading gym,
The Hangar. The training schedule will be intensive and are looking
for athletes who are committed and eager to improve their skills.
Training will be in Leeds, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm
with optional tumbling on Thursdays between 6-10pm.
For a video of last season's Spitfires routine, please go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB7Z_bQpGKI
Tryouts for Spitfires and F16 Falcons will be in
Leeds at the Aviators Gym, The Hangar on Monday 8th of June from 6pm
'til 8:30pm. Everyone who tries out will be placed on a team.
If you want more detailed information or have any questions, please
contact Tim Peffers or Rachel Pearson at frontdesk@aviatorallstars.com
or call 07875 078 695.
Aviator Allstars - European Champions
On May 30-31, 2009 over 3000 Cheerleaders from Germany and all over
Europe met at Movie Park Germany. There were two great days full of
tension and action at the VI.ELITE Cheerleading Championship!
After a Saturday of full routines, Sunday presented the best 5 junior
and senior teams again. They battled for great trophies, cool prices
and tickets for the 2009s Cheerleading and Dance Worlds 2009.
Aviator Allstars won 2 first place trophies and 2 third place trophies.
Free 3 week Cheerleading Course, May 2009
As the Aviator Allstars' 2008-2009 cheerleading season draws to a
close, the program is looking to the future and how to get more people
involved in the sport.
Aviator Allstars will be offering a free cheerleading course from
Monday May 18th to June the 3rd.
The sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm at "The
Hangar", their cheerleading gym in West Leeds (for directions click
here) and will aim to teach all the skills to transform any beginner
into an all round cheerleader, including learning to stunt, tumble,
jump, and dance. The course is also open to any experienced cheerleaders
who want a recap before trying out for the 2009-2010 competitive season.
Booking isn't required for the any of the free sessions; just turn
up and give it a go. At the end of the course Aviator Allstars will
be holding their tryouts for those who are interested in keeping up
cheerleading and want to join a competitive cheer team.
For more information, please contact us for our prospectus which will
give you an insight into our organisation, what it's like to be a
cheerleader and how to find the gym. If you want to know anything
else, or to let us know you are coming, please contact us at frontdesk@aviatorallstars.com
or call us on 07875 078 695.
We're really looking forward to seeing you at a cheerleading class
soon.
Aviator Allstars F22 Raptors: National Champions!
The Aviator Allstars Senior Level 6 team, The F22 Raptors, have
just returned from the International Cheerleading Coalition's (ICC)
Nationals in Nottingham with a National Title.
The team, who are scattered across the UK, travelled to Nottingham
for the British Open Cheer and Dance Championships on the 21-22nd
March 2009.
This is an incredible achievement for the team who train once a
month and have only been together for 6 months.
On top of this achievement, their Co-ed Open Group Stunt retained
their title, placing first for the 19th time in a row! Dan and Chloe
placed first in the Partner Stunt division, with Nathan and Jackie
coming in second and J and Pip placing 6th. Co-ed Group Stunt Level
5 placed 3rd and Celtics placed 3rd in a very tough division.
Well done to everyone who competed, and to all the other teams who
took part at ICC Nationals!
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Finding Your Wings - Schools Competition
INNER CITY CHILDREN GET READY TO CHEER
Pupils from deprived area primary schools get a chance to compete
in a cheerleading competition.
For the last 3 months, school children from across Leeds have been
training and practising cheerleading routines in anticipation of
the upcoming local schools competition.
Cheerleading is a new, exciting, and glamorous sport, but also expensive
and so wouldn't be expected to be seen in an inner city area like
Little London, but thanks to the support of Leeds City Community
Support Officers and Aviator Allstars cheerleaders, pupils from
Little London, Quarry Mount, and Blenheim Primary schools will put
on their school colours, grab their pom pons, and compete with alongside
the bigger schools of Leeds for the title of "School Cheerleading
Champion."
The project was the idea of Rachel Pearson and Tim Peffers, cheerleading
coaches of the National Champion Aviator Allstars and Leeds Celtics
cheerleaders, who wanted to give more children the opportunity to
get fit, have fun, and experience the opportunity to be a real cheerleader.
They are confident that the inner city kids will take advantage
of the opportunity, rise to the challenge, and bring home medals.
The competition will be held on Thursday the 26th of March at Leeds
University at 3-5pm in the sports hall. The school children will
compete with other Leeds schools for the chance to take away the
Grand Champion trophy, and will also be treated to a performance
by Aviator Allstars' cheerleading team, who have recently returned
from the British National Championships with 3 1st places.
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Aviator Allstars Open New, Dedicated Cheerleading Gym!
Aviator Allstars cheerleading has opened up first
ever 'cheergym' in the North of England: a purpose built facility
dedicated to the safe advancement and improvement of cheerleaders
and cheerleading in the Leeds Area.
The facility will allow you or your child the chance to safely improve
their fitness, abilities, and skills, featuring industry leading
safety equipment, changing and toilet facilities, a hospitality
area for parents to watch the training from, and giving all aviator
cheerleaders a place where they can train together and call it their
cheerleading home, or 'the hanger' as it has been nicknamed.
Classes will be running every night, Monday to Friday, with special
events taking place on weekends. The different classes will be for
different age groups and ability levels, meaning everyone will have
a chance to learn with their peers and at a level that is suitable
for them.
For more information about joining, additional classes, the Hanger,
or anything else please contact us at frontdesk@aviatorallstars.com
or call 07875 078 695.
We really hope to see you in the hanger soon,
Rachel and Tim
Aviator Allstars Take To The Skies
Saturday 13th December 2008 saw the Aviators take
to the competition floor for the first time in history. The Aviator
Allstars Program came away from the cheerleading competition, held
at the University of Leeds by ICC
(International Cheerleading Coalition) with 4 first place and
2 second place trophies.
Linda Mitchell, Raptor Parent said, "I was
so proud of them all yesterday, they were all so brilliant, the
whole arena was behind them, what an atmosphere it was great!"
The Aviators' day was kick started by Angela Shanks in Senior Individual,
placing first, followed by Ryan Tyson in Senior Male Individual
who gained second place. Co-ed Level 6 group stunt were up next
placing first for the 18th time in a row. The Partner Stunts then
took to the floor represented by Dan and Chloe, Matt and Kristie,
who took first and second place respectively. Then the final routine
of the day saw the F22 Raptors, Co-ed Level 6 team take to the floor
as a team for the very first time. Despite some challenging circumstances,
they still worked hard, gave it their all and won their division.
Aviator Athlete, Dan McMahon, 17 said, "Tim
and Rach have done very well coaching the team. We all have a great
time at training sessions. Well done to everyone else who competed
at the competition. Everyone did really well!"
In addition to the Aviator's success, the Leeds University Celtic
Cheerleaders, also coached by Tim and Rachel, placed first in the
Co-Ed level 3 division against 3 other teams. In the University
Pom Dance division, the routine choreographed by Stephanie Lim,
placed second.
Rachel Pearson, Coach of the Aviator Allstars said,
"The support from the Celtics was phenomenal, and was really
appreciated by the team."
Aviator Allstars are currently recruiting potential cheerleaders
throughout the West Yorkshire area, welcoming athletes from 4 years
and up, from complete beginners to advanced levels. For more information
on how to join contact frontdesk@aviatorallstars.com
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