Staffordshire Scarlettes - Proud to be part of Staffs

Thank you to: Staffordshire Scarlettes

Student led group | Dance & Cheerleading

Some proud students told us...

"From the moment I joined I felt more welcomed than I have anywhere else. I was given the opportunity to try everything and felt fully included even during give it a go’s. The effort from the coaches to give us the best chance in our routines is clear every single practice, they work 24/7 to help us. My confidence has increased dramatically since joining the Scarlettes, it honestly feels like home and gives me a happy place away from studies. The social aspects are amazing and I have made so many new friends that are so important in my life now. I am so grateful and proud to be a Scarlette."

"It’s a wonderful experience for both friendships and opportunities. I got to be part of a team working towards a goal, and I got to meet new people and socialise more, Paige has gone above and beyond to make sure we can do our very best. She has sacrificed so much time and energy towards being president and coach, stepping up to the plate when the going got tough and even becoming a member of all three teams"

"They are a very supportive group and has built my confidence up. You learn communication skills and teamwork skills from stunting and also doing activities with them"

"The committee have worked tirelessly to give us social events, training slots and the best opportunities they can, even when they have a million other things to be doing. They have been incredibly supportive and resilient when so many things got in the way of the plans for the year. Their effort is incredible, they are always helpful when you ask questions, always have time for everyone and put this team above everything else"

"Being part of the Scarlettes has given me a positive outlet to allow myself to gain confidence, lose weight healthily, become committed to something more than myself and invest my time with multiple teams that give me such pride. We achieved the highest scores the Scarlettes have ever achieved (To date) at our most recent competition. That alone tells me how collaborative we are, we strive for excellence and we work hard every week, multiple sessions a week. The team is incredibly inclusive, anyone that tried out was given a spot on a branch of the Scarlettes amongst the groups that we have. I am proud to have been a rookie with the Scarlettes this year and look forward to welcoming more next year as a returner."

"I've never really had confidence with anything performance based but I've always dreamed of doing it. I tried cheer on a whim and now I'm back to loving dancing and it's really brought out the best of me, I just think they've welcomed me with such open arms that I have fun competing and performing. It really is such a tight knit friend group that hypes each other up. Thank you Scarlettes <3"

"Why I am proud to be a part of the Cheerleading club is due to the commitment and dedication of everyone involved. Week after week each and every Scarlette puts in blood, sweat and tears to get to our competition season (which is currently on going at the time writing). I’ve been a part of the society officially and by association for over three years now and to go on the journey with them throughout my years as a student, I will look back on and remember how important this group was to me as crucial part of my university experience. This group has challenged me as a person to not just go out of my comfort but be part of a SPORT that is widely recognised as a female led sport and I could not have a chosen a better society for me to join."

"The Scarlettes experience for me has been the best part about uni by far. As someone with no prior experience I was initially hesitant to join but was greeted with the most welcoming and supportive group of people I have ever known. I can’t exaggerate enough the confidence and happiness I’ve gained from being part of the scarlettes. The coaches have helped me from day one to perform abilities I never thought were possible. Even when training gets tough the coaches and team do everything in their power to reassure me and make me feel a part of a group in which I never thought I’d have the opportunity to fit in. It’s kept me active, challenged and allowed me to meet the loveliest people at the uni. I’ve gone from no experience to competing in a national competition, something that has brought me such pride for my team and confidence in myself. As someone who was always scared to start new things, especially something as demanding as cheerleading, I can say that cheer became very quickly my favourite activity. I’d urge absolutely everyone with an interest to try out and not be anxious. It has been the most incredible experience!"

"I honestly didn't think I could ever do cheerleading however I have found my home and family with them they have been supportive from the very start and have supported me through my highs and lows"

"I’m so proud of our accomplishments as an overall, getting better marks for competitions every year this year being the highest scoring we have ever had. The amount of effort that goes into this team every training session is one step closer to success. Not just if we win but in ourselves I’ve become more confident than I was, I’ve made lifelong friends it’s just overall been the best experience I’ve ever had"

"I'm proud to be part of this group. Over the past three years, I've made so many wonderful friends, and the team is truly amazing, working tirelessly to support all the sports teams. It has had a huge impact on me, not only by helping me build great friendships and learn new skills but also by keeping me physically active. My overall student experience has been greatly enriched thanks to Scarlettes—I honestly wouldn’t know what I’d do without them."

"This student group puts in extreme efforts to make everyone feel included and welcomed into the team they go out of their way to always support and care for one another and it shows through our competition results and socials where we are all a strong loving team, we helped raise over £300 for Movember whilst having fun and involving everyone within the university"

"Cheer has had such a positive impact on my life, it’s given me a family away from home and a reason to get out of bed when the days get slow. Our coaches and committee work so hard in the midst of absolute chaos to create amazing routines and opportunities for everyone to get involved and improve. I can’t imagine my life without cheer and I’ll never forget it."

"Paige has worked so tirelessly, not only as an athlete on all 3 teams, a coach of two of them but as our president to ensure the success of the entire society. She never leaves anyone behind and pours all of her extra energy into cheer and its members. Cheer is a sport that truly involves giving blood sweat and tears and she’s done all of that. She’s an amazing representative for cheer and has given so many athletes the opportunity to shine and grow."

Thank you Staffs Scarlettes for making a positive difference for students here at Staffs.

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