Vol. 17, No. 39Aug. 20, 1998

UD is tops at cheerleading camp

University of Delaware participants took several top-place awards at the Universal Cheerleading Association and Universal Dance Association (UCA/UDA) camp, held Aug. 8-11 at Rutgers University.

The University of Delaware Cheerleading Team received the first-place sideline and fight song awards and finished second in the cheer competition and in the most collegiate award category. UD cheerleaders also took home a superior trophy for receiving blue ribbons for all their individual routines.

The UD Precision Dance Team received first place in the home routine and was selected the most collegiate award winner.

YoUDee, the UD mascot, received first place among all mascots as well as the camp leadership award.

Leanne Higgins, fitness administrator and cheerleading coach, said, she "continually received positive comments from the camp staff, fellow coaches and other teams about our programs. In fact, the administration of the camp provided applications to my entire cheerleading team, as they wanted them to work for UCA."

Each year, Higgins presents two lectures to other coaches at the camp on "Training and Conditioning Techniques" and "Nutrition for Performance."

During these sessions, she said, many coaches ask about UD's cheerleading programs. "It's very satisfying," she said, "to represent UD and to have our school recognized as a leader in this sport."