It has not even been two years since the whole world was in the grip of a major pandemic. There’s been nothing that wasn’t affected by the lockdown as things all over the world came to a standstill. The globe was stuck within four walls with their jam-packed WFH schedule. An enthusiastic team of cheerleaders too did not escape from the shackles. Although they tried their best not to put a pause on things, they failed to define their destiny.

This comeback story would surely leave you on the edge of your seat. The cheerleading team of SUNY Plattsburgh is ready for an epic comeback as they are decking up to resume their journey of stunting safely after a long break. But after facing such a challenging hiatus, would they be able to come out on the flip side of the coin?

Cheerleaders’ struggle to reclaim their flying glory

It has always been intriguing for audiences to see cheerleaders performing stunning moves accompanied by jaw-dropping stunts. Although the moves might seem visually engaging and thrilling, the concern for safety measures too comes hand in hand with it. The SUNY Plattsburgh cheer team faced a stop because they had no insurance policy. It was required to perform stunts, and it also included a combination of risk protections to take safety measures for the team members.

During the lockdown phase, the dedicated team continued their practice sessions via Zoom calls. Keeping their level of enthusiasm high, they tried to overcome the hard times being beside each other. Although the team was composed of experienced members back then, it was almost impossible to practice stunts online.

As they resumed their rehearsal sessions after quarantine, everything did not turn out to be as smooth as one would think it to be. The team was still stopped from performing stunts for several other reasons. In 2021, the team held their first tryouts after returning to the campus.

Thrilling return of stunting to SUNY Plattsburgh Cheerleading

An alumna cheerleader, Kaylyn Tierney, who has been a part of the team from 2016 to 2021, decided to help the cheer team again. There had been a lot of confusion and miscommunication which the coaches, including Tierney, tried to solve. After months of discussion, they tried to come to a solution.

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The team will be receiving professional training in risk prevention on October 14 and 15 to prepare them to stunt safely. But unfortunately, only a handful of cheerleaders were a part of the team when it was finally possible for them to perform stunts.

But the addition of stunts will finally make cheerleading even more engaging and attractive. Tierney said, “As a base, no matter what, I had to catch my flyer. I knew there was no way she was allowed to hit the ground”.

The team is all ready to soar high again. The cheer team is growing now and is also welcoming new members to make them better in every possible aspect.

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