Cheer NY Gives Back To Camp CHAM!

On Tuesday January 22nd 2013 members of Cheer New York presented a check for $5,000 to the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, last seasons Cheer For Life (CFL) nominated charity.

Two representatives from Camp CHAM, a summer camp for children living with diabetes, were there to accept the check. The Camp CHAM ladies were all smiles and so appreciative of Cheer New York's gift.

The money will support expenses at the hospital as well as funding for next years Camp CHAM. We spoke about Cheer New York's continued support of Camp CHAM and discussed maybe cheering for the camp this upcoming summer!

Thanks to all who attended and remember:

 Cheer Loud, Cheer Proud for charity!!

Jock-A-Thon!!

Last night, Monday February 4, 2013 Cheer New York attended the 7th annual Jock-A-Thon Ball Gay Sports Party & Time Square Social Presented by TheMenEvent and Edge Networks at Dave & Buster's in Time Square. 

Cheer New York, along with other participating NYC teams came out to recruit and gain new athletic supporters. Hundreds of men and women came out to meet the jocks, and perhaps, end up on a team! This event has been a staple of the gay sports community and has been an excellent way to mix and mingle with all team members and those interested in learning more about gay sports in NYC.

With our upcoming tryouts, less than a day away, this event was a great way for us to gain some last minute recruits for this week's auditions.

We had a blast getting to know some of the new teams in NYC and reconnecting with long standing friends (Front Runners NY, Team New York Aquatics, and Big Apple Dodgeball just to name a few). We also gave away some great prizes for those that participated in our raffle- congrats to the winners of the theater tickets and the North Face jacket!

A big thank you to everyone that made it out last night, we had so much fun meeting you! We hope to see some of you tomorrow night (or Sunday afternoon) to audition for the remainder of our 2013 season! Don't forget to checkout out website for official details: www.cheerny.org

CHEER NY MID-SEASON TRYOUTS 2013!!

Want to join the team?

 
TRYOUT CLINIC:  Wed Feb 6th
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm)

TRYOUT CLINIC (Make-up):  Sun Feb 10th 
(Time: 1:45pm-5pm)

TRYOUT AUDITIONS: Wed Feb 13th
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm).

Cheer NY asks that all RECRUITS:
A) Go to our website to learn about our LGBTS organization & our Cheer For Life charity.
B) Be athletic or physically fit (no experience necessary).
C) Be 21 and older. There is no upper age limit. Current members are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
(If you are 20 years old and will turn 21 soon, speak to Director for special approval to join the team).

All recruits must attend at least ONE cheer CLINIC to complete paperwork and learn tryout material. You can come to BOTH clinics to get your skills up.

There is a one-time $20 fee to register for tryouts (collected at the start of the clinic). This fee will pay for gym space rental and an official Cheer NY t-shirt for you to wear for your Audition.

Tryouts and clinics will be held in Chelsea / Midtown Manhattan. Please Register Online to get exact location and details.

No experience necessary!!! We are NOT an All-Star Team. If new to cheerleading, a sports background is highly encouraged for BASES (bottom of pyramids) & a Gymnastics / Diving background encouraged for FLYERS (top of pyramids).

You must REGISTER via our website or Email to attend clinics and auditions.

CONTACT US to sign up and get more info, financial and time requirements and exact location.

WEBSITE: www.CheerNY.org

PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/CheerNewYork

Who's Fabulous? Mark C!!

Cheer New York was at it again last Wednesday for another grueling practice. At the end of each practice, our leadership gets together and decides who should win that night's fabulous award. Some nights, it's a no-brainer and other nights, each of the teammates have worked equally as hard so it might be a bit tougher for them to decide. It's especially difficult when you have a teammate who is consistently fabulous, they can almost fly under the radar. That is exactly why Mark C. won last week. Since joining the team at the end of the summer, Mark has showed up to every practice and almost every event. He has helped a ton behind the scenes and always gives 110%. 

"I am so honored to be part of Cheer NY and to be recognized as fabulous. Thank you team for allowing me to be part of something greater than myself!" - Mark C.

Thank YOU Mark, for being so fabulous!
Cheer New York is taking a break from practice next Wednesday to go trick-or-treating! But keep checking in with our blog, we've got some great posts coming up from our most recent events!

Terry, You Are FABULOUS!

This past week, Cheer New York had an exceptionally amazing practice. We cannot wait to show everyone what we've been working on. Bases and back-spots were busy showing off their muscles tossing and flipping flyers all over the place. One strong base really impressed the leadership this week, which is why Terry R. won the Fabulous award! Terry is one of our newest newbies and has had such a positive attitude from the get-go. He has gone out of his way to get to know everyone on the team and gets involved at every chance he can.

"From day 1 Cheer NY has taken me in as one of their own, and that is why I'm fabulous... because this whole team is awesome!"
Congratulations Terry, keep up the fabulousness! We can't wait to see who steps up to the plate tonight when we join together again for yet another weekly practice.

Congrats to our new Co-Captains!

At the end of every Cheer New York season, the time comes when our current co-captains have to step down, and pass the torch onto a new set of co-captains. This year, we were sad to say goodbye to Nicole Z., Brian W., and Wilson V. as our 2011-2012 leaders, but it gives us great pleasure present to you our new 2012-2013 co-captains, Deanna G., Dennis N., and Latoya L.! (a.k.a. Ladeedee)


"Running for captain was such a fufillling experience, not was I only being given the chance to be apart or this amazing team but was given a chance to be a leader for all members." - Deanna 

Back at the end of June, the team took to the polls and voted on the candidates they felt best suited for the position.
"Trying out for captain was a fun, intense, roller coaster ride. Through it all I hoped that the team would vote me captain based on my qualifications and dedication to representing them in the best way I know how. And guess what? They did!! I look forward to living up to my fellow team mates expectations for 2012-2013, it's gonna be an awesome year!!" - Latoya

Latoya, showing just how excited she was to win co-captin...

These three are full of character and zest! 

"The 2012-2013 season has been awesome for me as a co-captain.  I really enjoyed the try-out clinics and getting a chance to meet the newbies and bring them up to speed.  I think Deanna, Latoya, and I are a great team and created a fun, helpful, energetic atmosphere to make the new recruits feel welcomed and excited to join such an awesome squad." - Dennis

A very belated congratulations you three. It is a role very well deserved. You all are doing such a great job so far, keep up the superb work!
If you are in Manhattan this weekend, please come see us tomorrow at Riverside Park for the NYC Walk 4 Hearing where Cheer NY will be cheering on all of the walkers! 

Lara, You're oh-so Fabulous!

This past week, Cheer New York's coaches noticed one team member in particular really stepping up their game... Lara B., a former team Co-Captain, has been a part of Cheer NY since 2008 but decided to take a little break last year. After hanging up her poms for one cheer season, she realized just how much she missed it and we couldn't be happier that she decided to come back and join the Cheer NY family. 

"I'm so honored to be recognized by the team as this weeks Fabulous Award recipient! Coming out of cheer-retirement was the best decision I've made; I'm always so proud to be a part of this amazing team!"

Congrats again to our brave soldier, Lara B! A fabulous award well deserved!! 

Luis L, You Are Fabulous!

Last week's Fabulous Award recipient was none other than Luis L! 

Luis started this season better and stronger than ever. He has really stepped-it-up athletically and behind-the-scences and proven why he is such a vital part of Cheer NY. This award could not have come at a better time for him either as he received it on the eve of his birthday! 

"Winning the fabulous award is something that I feel proud of that my coaches and teammates see how I am growing as a cheerleader and I am proud to be a member of Cheer New York" - Luis L.

Congrats and Happy *Belated* Birthday Luis! Keep up the fabulousness!!

come to Sea Tea... TONIGHT!

That's right folks! Cheer New York friends, family, and fans.... the date for Sea Tea has finally arrived!
Please come join the sexy men and women of Cheer NY as we set sail along the Hudson and East Rivers for spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and the beautiful NYC skyline.

Cheer NY will be on the dock at 5:30pm welcoming guests onto the boat. The boat will set off into the sunset at 7:30pm. Please bring your valid ID to board the boat and $25 cash or check (made out to Cheer New York) which includes the boat ride, and the buffet. Cash bar only!

Please contact us at info@cheerny.org for further details or get in touch with your favorite Cheer NY member today! We can't wait to see you there, this is definitely an event not to be missed!

CHEER NEW YORK TRYOUTS!!

 
TRYOUT CLINIC & REGISTRATION:  Wed July 25th 
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm)

TRYOUT CLINIC & REGISTRATION (Make-up):  Sun July 29th 
(Time: 11am-3pm)


TRYOUT AUDITIONS: Wed August 1st 
(Time: 6:45pm-10pm).

Cheer NY asks that all RECRUITS:
A) Go to our website to learn about our LGBTS organization & our Cheer for Life Charity.
B) Be athletic or physically fit (no experience necessary).
C) Be at least 21 years of age. Current members are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. There is no upper age limit.
(If you are 20 years old and will turn 21 soon, speak to Director for special approval to join the team).

All recruits must attend at least ONE cheer CLINIC to complete paperwork and learn tryout material. You can come to BOTH clinics to get your skills up.

There is a one-time $20 fee to register for tryouts (collected at the start of the clinic). This fee will pay for an official Cheer NY t-shirt for you to wear for your Audition.

Tryouts and clinics will be held in midtown Manhattan. (Exact location to be determined).

No experience necessary!!! We ARE NOT an All-star team. If new to cheerleading, a sports background is highly encouraged for BASES & a Gymnastics / Diving background encouraged for FLYERS.

You must PRE-REGISTER via our website or Email to attend clinics and auditions.

CONTACT US to sign up and get more info, financial and time requirements and exact location.


WEBSITE: www.CheerNY.org

PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/CheerNewYork

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NYC Pride Parade 2012

Please join Cheer New York on June 24th (Sunday) 

12noon–4pm for the NYC LGBT Pride March!!!

 (photo by: Andrew Werner)

The parade (one of the BIGGEST pride marches in the world) began as an annual civil rights demonstration beginning the year after the Stonewall Riots in 1970. Over the years, its purpose has broadened to include recognition of the fight against AIDS and to remember those lost to the illness, violence and neglect. It has also evolved to include being a celebration of the LGBT community! 

The parade will start at E. 36th St and go down 5th Ave, across 9th St and then down Christopher Street. To watch the parade step-off you should be in the 30s. For larger crowds and high energy, Chelsea or the West Village is ideal. Cheer NY will be in Section 5 = Sports.

Happy Pride to everyone!!…and don’t forget, when you see us…"Cheer Loud, Cheer Proud!!!" 

Brooklyn Pride '12

Cheer New York just wrapped up at Brooklyn Pride in the beautiful Prospect Park/Park Slope area. Since 1996, "Brooklyn Pride has grown to become the largest and most prominent organization serving Brooklyn’s LGBT community."It was a perfectly warm night and we had such a blast. Thank you to all our fans who came out to support us along with all the new ones we made tonight. Your energy was so fabulous and uplifting - performing for you could not have been more fun! 

This was our second of four Pride parades that Cheer NY participates in during the Pride season. Tomorrow morning, we're off to Philadelphia to participate in Philly Pride! We cannot wait and hope to see you there! 

Bingo Feb 2012

Join the sexy men and women of CHEER NEW YORK at…

THE WILL CLARK SHOW!

(Bingo Fundraiser)

Wednesday Feb. 22^nd, 2012

8pm - 10pm

Pieces Bar, 8 Christopher Street

(at 6^th Ave) Manhattan, NY.

No cover. Cheap drink specials!!

$1 Bingo cards. Fabulous prizes!

21 and over please (valid ID needed).

Also appearing are TJ Kelly

(Logo's The A List),

singer Matthew Hashimoto

(Sponsored by Rock N Rawhide),

Adult-film stud Chad Brock,

with music by DJ Chris Padilla

and photographs by A.B.!!

Will Clark's Bingo, now in its 7^th year, is the "All American Game with the All Adult Twist." Part game show, part talk show and all fundraiser, The Will Clark Show has raised over $180,000 for NY-based LGBT charities since the show began in Feb 2005.

Cheer New York's "Cheer for Life Fund" is the beneficiary of this Bingo bar night! Cheer for Life is a fund in which Cheer NY collects donations to help other organizations. In particular, money is raised for adults and/or children’s charities addressing HIV, cancer, MS and other life-challenging conditions to help these valuable organizations thrive and continue to offer their services to the greater NY-NJ community.