Cheer Hawks to host middle school clinic this Friday

ROME -- Shorter University's two-time defending national champion competitive cheerleading program will host a middle school cheer clinic this Friday, March 25, at the Winthrop-King Centre from 5-7 p.m.

The clinic is open to all males and females currently enrolled in grades 5-8 who would like to better their cheerleading skills, have fun, meet new friends and spend time on the mat cheering with Shorter's national champion athletes.

The clinic costs $30 per participant. Those interested are encouraged to pre-register by March 24 by emailing Shorter head cheerleading coach Rachel Magness at rmagness@shorter.edu to receive $5 off the camp fee. Campers can also register at the door.

No experience is necessary to attend camp. 2011 Shorter University national cheer shirts will be on sale for $20 and campers will have the opportunity to have their shirts signed by the Cheer Hawks.

For more information, please contact Rachel Magness.

Camp Schedule:

5-5:30 p.m. -- Registration and stretch time

5:30-5:45 p.m. -- SU Cheer Hawks will perform

5:45-7 p.m. -- Clinic featuring tumbling, stunts, motions, cheers, dances, prizes, and more!