Many all star gyms are known for their elite Level 5 squads but the heart and soul of some of these programs comes from another team of cheerleaders. The Special Athlete cheerleading teams have warmed the hearts of community supporters and fans this weekend at CHEERSPORT Nationals in Atlanta, GA.

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CHEERSPORT offers the opportunity for Special Athlete teams to not just exhibition, but to compete as well.


ACE Cheer Company Team Bows & Arrows has the crowd on their feet at CHEERSPORT Nationals.

"I think it means the world to the kids to be able to go out on stage and just compete like everyone else." Said ACE Coach Caitlin King. "They want to compete and they just want to be like everyone else." ACE Cheer Company started their Special Athlete Team Bows & Arrows in 2003.

Thirteen Special Athlete squads took the mat today at CHEERSPORT Nationals, five of them competed for a title.


Python All Stars and other Special Athlete teams exhibitioned at CHEERSPORT Nationals.

"It's just great that CHEERSPORT gives us the opportunity to go out on stage and give that opportunity to them." Said ACE Coach Caitlin King.

They mean the world to the ACE cheerleading program. Everyone comes to cheer for them, they are really the heart of the gym.

These Special Athletes brought in crowds of screaming fans and proved to the world that you can do anything you set your mind to.


The Special Athlete Team from Stingray Allstars lights up the stage with their energy at CHEERSPORT Nationals.

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