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Wilmington University Cheerleaders
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Cheerleaders earn paid bid to NCA College Nationals!
On Friday, August 8th, the Wilmington University Cheerleading team received the top award at camp; earning a full paid bid to the NCA College National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. The bid worth over $20,000 will cover all the team’s traveling expenses including airfare, hotel, and competition fees. This is our first step to becoming a nationally recognized program and to show our Wildcat pride we will be performing this Wednesday, August 13th at 4pm outside the Pratt Student center. Come out for new student orientation and show your spirit while meeting some of the new students for 2008! You still have a chance to try out for the team and join the excitement as we prepare for the National Championship! Tryouts are September 15th and 16th at Tri-State CheerNastics in New Castle from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. See you then.
Join the Wildcat Cheerleading Team!
The Wildcat cheerleaders perform at numerous events including:
*Selected women's and men's home basketball games
*Hoop Fest
*Local, regional, and national competitions including the UCA or NCA Collegiate Cheer Competition in Florida
*College functions and community events, including parades
General Benefits:
• No out-of-pocket expenses to participate as a Wildcat cheerleader!
• You need to be a full-time student to participate
• Free gym membership
Prior cheer experience is necessary!
Tumbling not needed to make the squad, but is highly encouraged. You must be willing to learn and work on skills.
Tryout Dates:
September 15th from 2:30 to 5pm at Tri-State CheerNastics,Inc.
September 16th from 2:30 to 5pm at Tri-State CheerNastics,Inc.
Directions to Tri-State are located at www.tristatecheernastics.com
Contact Jeff Martino, Head Coach at 302-528-3474 or jmartino77@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the team!
Wilmington Now Co-ed!
Wilmington University's 2008-2009 cheerleading squad brings 4 gentlemen and 5 ladies to our first Small Co-ed Division II program. Talent is running high this season with new recruits joining our 7 returning members of the 2007-2008 team. This makes our program an exciting contender for the 2009 UCA College National Championships held in Orlando, Florida in January. Graduate students Greg Gilbert and Amanda Cassarino, who captured the 2007 UCA National Partner Stunt Championship, bring a level of experience never seen before at the University. Transfer students Brad Gilbert, Ashley Unruh, Kerri Campbell, and Tejay Gilliam bring tremendous tumbling and stunting abilities. Freshman Nelly Markow, Brittany Cote, and Brandon Webster are fantastic and knowledgeable cheerleaders who will be assets to our program for many years to come. Returning members Randi Barilla, Candace Ewald, Jen Norvell, Mary Alexander, Jade Holzinger, Ashley Manus, and Leslie Caldwell lay the foundation for our program with their commitment, leadership, and invaluable experience. The team will be headed to Boston University for NCA college camp from August 6th-8th. They will compete with the best teams in the northeast for a paid bid to the NCA College National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. Stay connected for updated blogs on our website from camp…Gooooooooooooo Wildcats!!!!
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY NAMES JEFFREY MARTINO NEW CHEERLEADING COACH
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Wilmington College Director of Student Affairs, Tina Scott, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeffrey Martino as head cheerleading coach.
A graduate of the University of Delaware, where he was a four year member and two-time captain of the Fightin’ Blue Hens cheer squad, Martino was previously an assistant coach at Delaware. There, he helped with recruiting, fundraising, fitness, and exhibitions, along with managing team practices and performances.
Currently the President-Elect of the Delaware Cheerleading Coaches Association, Martino is also the owner and president of Tri-State CheerNastics, Incorporated. He has orchestrated various competitions throughout the state of Delaware, including the State Championship, and also coordinated camps and clinics for local cheerleading programs.
Martino replaces Tina Scott, who resigned in late April after six years as head coach. Coach Martino inherits a squad that is a year removed from winning the 2006 Reach the Beach National Championships and Delaware All-Girl College Division State Championship.
"We are very happy to have Jeff join the coaching staff and athletic department here at Wilmington," Scott said. "He comes to us with a very impressive background. I feel confident that the cheerleading program will continue to grow and be one of the most respected squads in the region. The student-athletes will learn a great deal from him and his knowledge of the sport, and they all should enjoy the opportunity to work with him."
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