| 24 Mar 2012 |
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Twisters Elite Special Needs Team Announcement!
Young people with special needs are often looked at differently. Too often, people see what they cannot do. As a result, they are offered few opportunities to play in sports or participate in social activities with normally developing peers. Cheerleading is wonderful exercise: it requires aerobic stamina, strength, balance, rhythm, and flexibility. The Special Olympics organization said it best: Children with disabilities who participate in cheerleading as a Special Olympics sport develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. They grow mentally and socially through their activities, exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship, and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents, but “their voice” as well.
Cheerleading is very popular among children and teens however; our community offered no opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in cheerleading. This year, Twisters Elite All Stars will offer a team for children with disabilities from downs syndrome to autism! Students will practice once a week and attend 3-4 competitions per season from October through March. Please email Hunter at nollee13@yahoo.com for more information. Registration is Monday May 7 - Thursday May 10 2012, 6-8pm.
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