Today we spotlight the awesome Angel Taylor of the Kōmingo Yr 5/6 team.

Recently the amazing Angel competed in the Pride Kickoff on June 26th, run by All Star CheerSport.

Angel is part of a team of  girls who train together and participate in competitions.

SUCCESS

At the recent Pride Kickoff, Angel and her team placed 2nd out of 5 teams from throughout New Zealand. They were runner up Grand Champs in her competition.

Due to current civid concerns, the event was run virtually, with Angel and her team awaiting the arrival of their 2nd place banners.

Well done, Angel, Great to see you out there having fun and getting involved in such a fun and exciting sport.

If you are keen to get involved, or want to find out more information, take a look at their website.

INTERVIEW WITH ANGEL

- Journalist/Interviewer: Kharmony

Q How did you get into cheerleading?

I knew how to do a lot of handstands as well as cartwheels, I also wanted to learn more on how to do a back bend and other things as well.

Q What do you like about it?

I like how they teach us a lot of different movements like a handstand bridge, and a lot of other things.

Q How often do you train?

Every Saturday. 

Q What does a normal training session involve?

Whenever I go to cheerleading the first thing we do is the roll to make sure everyone's there, After that we split into 2 teams. We then get the mats out and practice our cheerleading.

Q How do you feel when you are competing in a competition?

I feel calm because I always make sure to take pride in what I do.

Q What advice would you give to Oaklands students who might be keen to give it a try?

Try your best and don't give up no matter the situation