TWO young cheerleaders have something to shout about after they were selected to compete in a major tournament across the Atlantic.
Elsie Ascroft and Evie Hall, both Year 9 students at The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College, will head to the United States next year to compete in the 2026 ICU Junior World Cheerleading Championships.
They have both been selected to represent Team England in the Youth All Girl Advanced squad for the world championships, which are set to take place in Florida at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in April 2026.
As part of their team, they will compete against teams from all over the world, including the USA and Japan.
In addition to the world championships, the AVS duo will also compete with the Lady Grenades, who are part of their club team, Coventry Dynamite, in the under-18 level 5 category in the same week.
Avon Valley Headteacher Blake Francis said: “I was very impressed to hear that Elsie and Evie will have been selected for the Team England Squad and will also get a chance to represent their club team while they’re in America.
“This really is a fantastic opportunity for them both.”
