National Cheerleading Championships

Beyond the competition, Anya embraced one of cheerleading’s most cherished traditions - cheer pegs! Cheerleaders decorate wooden pegs with good wishes and exchange them with teammates, competitors, and even strangers, a tradition known as pegging. For The Nationals, Anya prepared hundreds of pegs, so many that her suitcase exceeded the airline weight limit! By the end of the five-day event, she had gifted countless pegs and returned home with a collection of pegs from others - each carrying a special memory.

If you’re child is looking for a challenging, competitive, and fun sport with an incredible team spirit, cheerleading might be for them.