Manchester Diamonds Cheerleading Squad CIC is a non profit organisation. We provide opportunites for cheerleaders to train twice weekly and perform in regular events and competitions. We work on various disciplines including cheer,stunts,gymnastics,street cheer and pom/cheer dance. Our main training venue is in Blackley, North Manchester although we have one street cheer class at Belle Vue Leisure Centre.
Manchester Diamonds Cheerleading Squad CIC aims to improve wellbeing, health and fitness, team spirit, new skills and good behaviour through cheerleading. All members are encouraged to shine as individuals and work hard to achieve as a team.
Manchester Diamonds was founded by Sara Ashpital.
" I became self employed in 2004 teaching fitness for different groups of children, they chose their own activities ranging from kick boxing to dance. In 2005 a strong interest in cheerleading was apparent, they were really excited about it so that's where it all started. I have thrived to develop my own skills since then to improve the team. My qualifications and training can be found on our meet the team page"
In 2006 Diamonds was born! Starting with a small community group and now reaching around 100 young people every week with 10 classes a week. Diamonds have performed at many local events,shows and festivals. We have entered 20 different competitions since then with various results right through to 1st place. Our team acolades are listed to the right of this page but the real benefits are shown through individual achievements. Each and every member is special to us, they are bombarded with praise and positivity, this teamed with being encouraged to realise their talents and dreams, improves self esteem and confidence.
In 2009 we became a Social Enterprise and are now a Commmunity Interest Company, registered with Companies House as a Company Limited by Guarantee run by 3 directors supported by a small but dedicated committee. Sara, Lorielle and Donna now coach the squad. Please contact us if you would like to help us in any way.
Please contact us if you would like to join we will then see if there is currently a space for the appropriate group. To add your details to the waiting list or to ask us a question Please click here (Name of parent, name of child, DoB, address, phone, mobile, experience in dance, cheer or gymnastics.)
We cater for all ages and abilities. Please see our meet the team page for session times but here is a brief overview of the classes
Our gymnastics classes are available to all who are interested in joining Manchester Diamonds and will help to develop important skills for cheerleading. Gymnastics help improve strenth, stamina and flexibilty with a stong focus on tumbling skills.The cheerleaders learn everything from forward rolls and cartwheels through to flips and walkovers to use in cheer routines.
The main element of the class is building on stunts and pyramids. These are taught step by step by qualified stunts coaches to ensure safety. Stunts involve teamwork, lifting, throwing, catching, holding and linking together.
Glosupplies Limited (Office Supplies, Printer Cartridges and Stationery) has sponsored our web domains and web design and web hosting in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and Contraception Education has made donations towards room rental and other expenses in 2010
Thank you so much to Glosupplies and Contraception Education for your support.
We would love to hear from more sponsors,If you would like to discuss sponsorship . Please call 07764 821521 or email our treasurer Barbara for details
Pictured above is our fabulous champion Teenies Squad who came first in their category in National championships in 2009 and reached the Semi-Finals of a local talent show in Friday 1st May.
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March 2011
Club Nationals
4th place junior A stunt group
4th place junior A pom dance
UK NATIONALS
6th junior b cheer dance
8th senior cheer dance
November 2010
Northern classic comp
1st place mini hip hop
1st place youth hip hop
2nd place youth cheer
2nd place youth pom
2nd place Junior cheer
2nd place Junior hip hop
2nd place Zanele's solo
2nd place senior pom
3rd place junior pom
4th place Lucy's solo
6th place senior hip hop
May 2010
UKCA Community Championships
3rd place teenie
5th place junior B
UKCA Club Championships
6th place junior A
3rd place junior B
3rd place seniors
March 2010
5th place Junior B Cheer Dance
November 2009
3rd place Senior Cheerleading
5th place Peewee Level2 Cheerleading
3rd place Peewee Level1 Cheerleading
6th place Prep solo Tiana
1st place Junior solo Zanele
July 2009
ECA European Cheerleading championships, Sweden 2009
6th Place Junior Cheer Mixed
May 2009
UKCA Club Championships 2009
4th place Junior Stunt Group
March 2009
UKCA Nationals 2009
1st place Teenie cheer dance
2nd place Junior b co-ed cheer
2nd place Teenie cheer
3rd place Junior a cheer dance
5th place Junior a cheer
5th place Junior b cheer dance
6th place Teenie pom dance
7th place Junior a pom dance
11th place Junior b pom dance
AND Diamonds junior B qualified for ECC 2009 here
November 2008
IDTA northern classic results
November 2008
UKCA Street Cheer
March 2008 Stockport cheer competition Winners! 1st place (joint)
April 2007 National Schools Championships Winners 1st place in pom dance
March 2007 Stockport cheer competition Winners! 1st place
March 2007 National Cheerleading Championships Teenie individuals 5th place Junior A individuals 10th place, Teenie stunt 1st place Junior A co-ed stunt group 1st place
So we are the current champions in Junior Novice, Peewee pom, Teenie stunt and Junior A co-ed stunt!!!
Also coached by Sara are the Stockport Sapphires
November 2007 IDTA Northern Competition Prep cheer 3rd, peewee novice cheer 3rd, junior novice cheer 1st, peewee pom dance 1st
July 2007 Queens Park Festival
June 2007 Crumpsall park festival
April 2007 National Community Championships Teenie cheer 2nd place, Teenie Pom 10th place
Junior A Cheer 17th place, pom 13th place Junior B cheer 5th place, pom 9th place
March 2007 National Cheerleading Championships Junior A individuals 5th place, Junior B stunt group 8th place
November 2006 IDTA Northern Competition Prep quad 6th, pom dance 3rd
July 2006 Queens Park Festival
June 2006 Crumpsall Park Festival