Newtown D14 Cheerleaders Headed to National Championships

On November 22, 2015 the Newtown Nighthawks D14 Youth Cheerleading squad won first place in their division at the New England Regionals Competition, earning them a spot at the American Youth Cheer National Championship competition on December 12, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The team, made up of 25 girls in 7th and 8th grade, have been teammates for the last 6 years.

The girls put in many long hours of practicing their routines and stunts each week. They have averaged 3-4 practices a week since the start of August. Their head coach Melissa Gordon states, “This is the last year for our 8th graders in the youth program, as next year they head off to High School. We are honored to be able represent Newtown and so happy that we get to wrap up our final season together at Nationals!”

Julie Luby, Vice President of Cheer for Newtown Youth Football and Cheer goes on to state, “The D14 team has worked so hard this season to master a challenging routine that is at a very high level of difficulty. The girls demonstrated commitment, strength, spirit and unity to achieve the success they have already experienced. They faced stiff competition at the New England Regional competition and truly have earned the opportunity to compete on a national level. We are incredibly proud of them!”

The girls are now working together to raise the fund necessary for their trip and are seeking help. There are several ways to help:

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for donations: https://www.gofundme.com/h4bwv8be

Local restaurants have offered to donate a portion of their sales each night this week if you mention Newtown Cheer and write it on your check.

Tuesday Dec. 1st: My Place

Wednesday Dec. 2nd: Cover Two, The Cookhouse in New Milford, and The Tavern in Monroe.

Thursday Dec. 3rd: The Inn at Newtown

Monday. Dec. 7th- Soho Pizza

All Questions, can be directed to Head Coach Melissa Gordon at 203-856-7348 or Melissacheer2012@gmail.com

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