Captain’s Corner: Cheerleading
Minnie Greaves answers quickfire questions about being Cambridge’s Cheerleading captain
Sporting idol? Chloe Kelly.
Best moment? Almost hitting zero at the Future Cheer Nationals.
Worst moment? Being 0.23 points away from Oxford in the Varsity match.
Most embarrassing moment? Accidental flashing from one of our flyers at comp.
Best victory? The growth in the cheerleading team over the last few years. It has almost doubled in size!
Worst defeat? 2022 Varsity.
Best thing about being a captain? Getting to be a person that any member of the team can lean on for help and advice.
Worst thing about being a captain? Comes with lots of pressure, but lots of reward too!
Why is your sport the best? Performances are dependent on the skill of each athlete on their own, but also how they work together as a team.
Why are the Cambridge Cougars the best? We are endlessly welcoming. The facilities are there for a dedicated beginner to become a seconds team member or a dedicated intermediate to become a blue.
Who has the best chat? Sta, for getting thirty cheerleaders into Marbella clubs for free every night.
Who receives the most fines? Come on a swap with us and find out…
One to watch? All the new Cougs who are joining this year.
Prediction for this year’s Varsity? A Cambridge victory. Cougs >>> Oxford Sirens.
If only X went to Cambridge, we’d win every match. Gabi Butler.
How can we follow Cambridge cheerleading? @cambridgecougars on Instagram.
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