Carmarthen girls take up cheerleading!
While traditional sports like football, athletics and netball continue to see high participation stats, the battle for girls’ interest continues at a pace. But with changing social trends comes the opportunity for sport and physical activity that appeals to youngsters across the board. At Carmarthen’s Queen Elizabeth (QE) High School, a popular pastime from across the pond is proving a winner with the pupils. After a request from the pupils themselves, a cheerleading club has been established by the school’s 5x60 officer. Once a week, up to 40 girls join together for a lunchtime coaching session in the activity that has been a staple part of school life in the USA for generations. With 5x60 put in place by Sport Wales to encourage secondary school pupils to do sport and physical activity during break, lunchtime and after school, many activities away from the traditional sports are capturing the imagination of those who wouldn’t have taken part. Cheerleading instructor Helen McLoughlin,...