Rider CHEERLEADER PROFILE
Name: Ashley
Years with team: This is her first year Position: Base/dancer
Photo courtesy: Lexie Sarenco
Q: What previous cheerleading experience did you have before joining the Rider Cheer Team?
A: I have had previous experience on the Rebels [Cheerleading Athletics], but other than that I’ve just danced my whole life.
Q: What prompted you to try out?
A: I tried out because it gave me another opportunity to dance and also I wanted to challenge myself to learn another skill (cheerleading).
Q: How would you sum up your experience to date with the squad?
A: I have met so many amazing people. I have loved every second of it and it has given me so many opportunities I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.
Q: What are you hoping to get out of the game-day experience as a member of the team?
A: I am excited to get to perform in front of a big crowd. I am excited to see all the excitement from the sideline view.
Q: What are you hoping to get out of the Grey Cup experience?
Nation A: I and am excited show other to promote teams how the Rider supportive our fans are.
Q: The Grey Cup is being held in Regina this year. How excited are you to perform at home for the Grey Cup and in the festivities throughout the year leading up to it?
be in A: the I am middle extremely of all thrilled. the excitement. I cannot wait to
Q: Why is hosting the Grey Cup so important for this city and province?
A: It’s important for other provinces to see how amazing Regina can be as the host of the grey cup.
Q: The Rider Cheer Team always helps out in the community by performing at a number of events. Why is this important and what does it feel like to take part in these events?
A: It’s awesome. It feels amazing to be able to represent the team at events.
Q: What’s your favourite routine/cheer?
A: I love the dance routines.
Q: I know it’s early, but is there a moment that has stood out during your time with the team so far?
A: I have really enjoyed some of the opportunities I have been given so far. The promotions and events we are invited to are so much fun. I love all the fun we have together. I have so many amazing new friends already.
Q: How much longer do you plan to be involved with the squad?
A: Depending on the future, I hope as long as I can.
Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
A: I just want to thank the coaches and all my teammates for their support and patience while I am learning all these new cheer skills. I am excited to have many more memories with you all.