About the Mavericks Cheerleaders!
The Mavericks Co-ed Cheerleading Squad was established in 2006 by Kirsten
Sheppard and Chris Johnston with no funding but with the purpose of providing
Kent with a high standard co-ed competing, performing and game-day squad.
With NCSSE/USASF qualified cheer coaches, the
squad train in cheer, stunting, tumbling and dance.
The Mavericks Cheerleaders also cheer for the East Kent Mavericks American
Football and the Kent Crusaders Basketball team providing them with sideline
and half-time entertainment at home games.
The Mavericks Cheerleaders do not fit the stereotypical view of cheerleading or the pom pom mythology.
Launching team mates 25 foot into the air, withstanding 250 pounds as members build pyramids on shoulders, throwing tumbling passes on par with Olympic gymnasts, cheerleading is a sport that requires dedication and a lot of hard work combining strength, agility, co-ordination and teamwork, but still proves to be one of the most fun and exciting sports around. Those that join the squad find they make good friends both within the Mavericks, as well as with the members of the teams we cheer for. We pride ourselves on our family and close-knit atmosphere where anyone of any level and ability is always welcome.
Cheerleading is a high energy, multi disciplined competitive sport which combines a mixture of dance, gymnastics and acrobatics. It is physically challenging, developing members' co-ordination, strength, flexibility and musicality, whilst also emphasising teamwork and most importantly trust. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, with over 16,000 people from the ages of 5 to 25 practicing the sport, and more joining every year.
Come and have your free trial now!
To download a copy of the Mavericks Cheerleading Club Constitution please click on the following link:
Mavericks Cheerleading Club Constitution
Training includes cheer practice, cheer dance, stunt training, tumbling
and competition and
performance preparation.
Senior Team Practice: (11-16, 16+) Saturday - 1.30-3.30pm
and Sunday 10-12pm, Body and Mind Gym.
Stunt Group Practice (For Senior competing Stunt Groups): Sunday - 9.00 -10.00am,
Body and Mind Gym.
Dance Team : 7.00pm - 8.00pm, Body and Mind Gym
Dance Studio.
Junior Team Practice (5-11 years): Contact for details.
Cheerleading Experience Packages:
For the chance to give cheerleading a one off go we also offer a number of exciting experience packages.
The primary package is our 'funday' package which can be found at the following link:
Other Cheer Experience Packages offered include:
Cheer Party Package:
Ideal for birthday parties, hen parties, etc:
(Price for package depends on number of participants, length of party, and
whether a venue is provided or not)
Learn the basics of cheerleading to put together a routine that can include
cheers, stunts, poms, dance, jumps and tumbling, as well as playing some cheer
games!! Cheer Party Gift bags can also be included!
Gameday Package:
Learn the basics of cheerleading for use in a half time routine, as well as
cheers and chants and the use of poms for throughout the match. All game day
packages include cheering and performing with the Mavericks Cheerleaders at
either a basketball or american football game. £30 per person. (Dependant
on timetable of games, only available in Canterbury).
Optional extras:
Customised cheer experience t-shirts: £10 each
Poms: £5 a pair, (available in a range of colours).
Customised cheer mix: A routine song made with songs of your choice, £5
Cheer mix CD: the soundtrack to the experience! £5
Get kitted out in the latest cheer glitter make up fashions: £3 per
person.
Cheer demonstration: depends on availability and travel costs.
For more information or to book your Cheer Experience, please call Kirsten
on 07811550459 or email maverickscheerleaders@hotmail.com
If you have any problems or queries feel free to talk to a coach either at practice or via email at: