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What do outer space solar winds and cheerleading have in common?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is not much at all … but that doesn’t
stop USQ PhD student Belinda Nicholson from being passionate
about both.
Belinda moved from Melbourne to Toowoomba to commence her
PhD in Astronomy at USQ. Upon finding that there was no active
cheerleading club on-campus, she made it her goal to create one.
Once she had set her goal, it didn’t take her long to achieve it. In
just a few months, Belinda has gathered a team of students and has
already started training.
‘It’s so much fun! It’s positive, has a great vibe, you form really strong
bonds with your team, your fitness is incredible, it’s fast-paced and
you learn new skills.’
Having both credentials and international cheer experience, Belinda
has set her sights on the Australian University Games and the State
Championships to get her team off the ground (pun intended).
The USQ Phoenix Cheerleading Club is now open for new members,
with no prior cheer experience required. It’s an inclusive sport, people
come from various backgrounds including dance and gymnastics or
are general sporting enthusiasts.
‘Most of our club members learn to cheer at the training sessions.’
So, if you love jumping, flipping, or just generally hate touching the
ground, make sure to contact the USQ Phoenix Cheerleading Club via
Facebook or email at [email protected].
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