Philippine Cheerleading Alliance Organization

ADIDAS ACTION 3 Fresh Update January 30,2011 (from www.nccphilippines.com)

BOBCATS, SINAG still teams to beat in 2011

The Central Colleges of the Philippines and the Taguig Science High School showed why they are the teams to reckon with in 2011, by winning the NCR Qualifying Championships in the SM Mall Of Asia.

The Bobcats and Sinag combined the skills, talent, and near-flawless execution to beat the rest of the field, to the delight of the overflowing audience at the Music Hall in MOA.

The Bobcats, who also ruled the World Cup Cheer and Dance in Brisbane, Australia last September 2009, never seemed to miss a beat, showcasing new tumbling and stunting routines to wow the audience and fellow competitors.

"They are the three-time national champions and they showed why they deserve to be", said National Director Paula Dela Llana-Nunag. "It's extremely tough to be this skilled and consistent over an extended period, but they seem to have found a winning formula."

"We are blessed to have been afforded the opportunities to showcase our talent to a wider audience", said CCP Head coach Arnold Villanueva. "The competition is always fierce in the NCC, so winning is no small feat. Now, we get ready for the "Big Show" in March!"

CCP scored 296.5 pts, besting rival University of Perpetual Help Altas who came in with 289.5.

The 3-time NCAA champs came into the qualifiers determined to regain their rightful place atop Philippine cheerleading. But a couple of miscalculations had caused them crucial falls during the competition.

"We performed last, and the sun began to peek through the competition area. So that affected our flyers' movements", Altas sports coordinator Jeff Habana said. "But we'll definitely be ready by the time the Nationals come around. No excuses for us. This is what we've been preparing for all year."

"Altas was perfect in the run-throughs", said judge JR David. "But I guess the atmosphere and the environment affected their routine. In the NCC, it's execution that matters most."

The rest who qualified in the college division were: Ateneo De Manila (275.5), NU (272.5), De la Salle University (261.5), Jose Rizal University (254), Unibersidad De Manila (243.5), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay (240.5), and Mapua Institute of Technology (213.5).

UPHDS, JRU, and Mapua have automatic berths in the Nationals, due to their performances in the 2010 NCAA Cheerleading Competition.

HIGH SCHOOL COED CHAMPS

Taguig Science High School also showed toughness, after a year of uncertainty following the 2010 elections. After enjoying full support from the city government the past years, the Sinag Pep Squad almost didn't make it to this year's competition.

"We were not sure until the final weeks of joining this year", Sinag coach Kate Visas said. "Thankfully everything worked out, and we're here to defend our national championship."

The Sinag displayed some of the best flyers in the NCC, and scored 285 to top the NCR Qualifiers. Following in the heels of the Sinag Pep Squad were Paranaque National High School (281), NCC stalwarts Pasig Catholic College (265), and come-backing School of Saint Anthony (244.5).

"The high school coed division is getting just as competitive as the college coed", Nunag said. "The teams know that the scoring range is pretty close, and therefore they have to bring their best in the Nationals to win."

Others who made the Nationals are:

Taguig National High School (239)

Rizal High School (237)

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NCC Qualifiers at SM Mall of Asia , Philippines

Jan,29-30,2011 

TIME: 1:00 PM

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