Tears flowed freely when 21 Maitland cheerleaders, all aged under 14, put in a mighty effort to reach the pinnacle of their chosen sport.
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EOD Allstars Pink Cubs junior level one have brought home the triple crown from the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation 2015 NSW All Star Battle held at Homebush.
The girls won the junior level one division out of nine teams and earned the level one grand champion trophy and banner.
Thirty teams competed across the level one divisions.
As well as their success, the girls have won a bid to the AASCF Australasian Pinnacle at Melbourne Convention Centre in November.
They have also won a bid to the 2016 Duel In The Desert, Palm Springs, California.
EOD Pink Cubs includes young Maitland girls who are new to cheerleading and some who had never competed before.
Head coach Darcie Winkler is thrilled with the result.
She is proud of the team and never doubted the amazing group of young girls who have the capacity to excel.
Miss Winkler and coach Michelle Ehrich said the team worked hard to develop their skills.
They put in a huge effort for preparation before the competition and are working hard to prepare for the AASCF state titles in September.
EOD Allstars owner Alissa Mears was impressed by the level of commitment shown by the athletes at the competition and congratulated EOD athletes for their conduct and sportsmanship.
“All the extra training, effort and support from the parents driving the children back and forth to the gym is worth it when you see the smiles on the children’s faces,” she said.
“We are so proud of all our teams. We are overwhelmed by the support that our parents and children showed for every EOD team.
“The support was evident throughout the competition.
“We thank everyone who attended and stayed to watch the teams.
“We love the culture we have created.”
EOD is at Rutherford and runs a variety of dance and cheer programs from recreational to elite levels.