Our squad is run voluntarily
Coach Sara (Managing Director)
Hi, I am Sara Ashpital the founder of Manchester Diamonds. I have been working with young people for 10 years, I was an elite gymnast in my teens and I have taught dance and fitness for 7 years with the following qualifiactions/training
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Health Related Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)
Level 3 National diploma in Dance (distinction, distinction, merit)
IDTA freestyle dance teacher (highly commended)
BCA cheer coach level 4
UKCA level 2/3 cheer coaching qualifications
UKCA level 1 street cheer and UKCA Level 1 tumbling coach
ICF (international cheer federation ) level 4 cheer coach
Child protection designated officer
I have to say a big thank you to all the parents who have supported me over the years. You know who you are, you're all stars, these kids wouldn't be anywhere without you getting them to practise every week, paying subs, organising costumes, supporting them at competitions, encouraging extra practice and generally being wonderful!
Coach Lorielle
Hi my name is Lorielle McGrath. I am the assistant coach of Manchester Diamonds. In early 2007 I started out as a volunteer coach for Diamonds to get experience of working with children as I was doing a National Diploma Dance course at college. At the end of 2007 Sara offered me a job and I've never looked back.
Diamonds is not just a job to me, we are like a family. I've enjoyed every moment of being a part of this team.
Coach Donna (Director)
Coach Zanele
Treasurer Barbara (Director)
Hi I'm Barbara Hastings-Asatourian treasurer and one of the directors of Manchester Diamonds Cheerleading Squad. Coach Sara is my daughter - she is why I orignally became part of Manchester Diamonds. I'm absolutely passionate about two things - firstly health and fitness, I've been teaching all kinds of exercise classes myself since I trained in1996 and still teach 8 yoga classes every week. And secondly I'm committed raising young people's aspirations and helping them achieve their full potential in life. I can be actively involved in both of my passions through helping to run Manchester Diamonds. I'm a nurse, midwife and health visitor and until recently also taught nurses, so I understand child protection. I am also the director of 2 other successful companies so I can help with business things and will always be willing to advise about costing projects and making sure we can afford what we plan. I am very very proud to be a Diamond, and have had such a lot of fun being a Crystal too!.
Saturday 10-11am @ Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Belle Vue, Manchester Street cheer class open to all. Age 8-16 boys and girls no experience necessary and no need to book!
Fridays 4.15-6pm @ Our Lady's Sports Centre, Higher Blackley Tiny teenie beginners aged 4 to 7 year olds are amazing, they are quick learners and full of spirit
Wednesday's 4.15-6pm @ Our Lady's Sports Centre, higher Blackley Ages 8-12 beginner/intermediate. Our youth/junior A group are progressing quickly in cheer pom and street.
Thursday's 4.15-6pm @ our lady's sports centre ages 12-16 intermediate/advanced
Friday's 6pm-7.30pm @ our lady's sports centre ages 13 - adult Intermediate
This is the fabulous mums' squad who get together at Our Lady's Sports Centre, Higher Blackley to train for special events and competitions.
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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 B Stunt
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 one Manchester Diamonds team has qualified for Europe 2009
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