Cheer stars share somber posts after Daytona competition is canceled due to coronavirus concerns
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They took the world by storm earlier this year with their Netflix documentary.
But the stars of Cheer were sad to hear that their coveted championship tournament in Daytona, Florida was canceled amid ongoing coronavirus concerns.
Varsity Spirit issued a statement canceling all future events for 'at least the next eight weeks of the 2020 competition,' much to the dismay of the cheerleaders at Navarro College.
No cheer here: They took the world by storm earlier this year with their Netflix documentary. But the stars of Cheer were sad to hear that their coveted championship tournament in Daytona, Florida was canceled amid ongoing coronavirus concerns
Crying her heart out: Shannon said she had 'uncontrollable tears' over Daytona being canceled
The organization wrote: 'As you may have seen, the CDC just announced their recommendation to cancel or postpone events with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. With that recommendation, we have made the decision to not proceed as planned with scheduled events for at least the next eight weeks of the 2020 competition season.'
The events previously scheduled include the NCA and NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance National Championship.
The release included: 'We are actively exploring all options, including rescheduling events, extending the competition season, and hosting virtual competitions, to continue to provide a competition experience for the thousands of athletes who have worked so hard this year to compete.'
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No go: Varsity Spirit issued a statement canceling all future events for 'at least the next eight weeks of the 2020 competition,' much to the dismay of the cheerleaders at Navarro College
Stopping: The organization wrote: 'As you may have seen, the CDC just announced their recommendation to cancel or postpone events with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks'
Cheerleader La'Darius Marshall wrote that the cancellation of the premier competition 'isn't goodbye' for the cheer squad.
'Daytona you will be missed and greatly appreciated,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I love everyone one of my teammates and all the love we shared.
'The end of my cheerleading career has come a bit early. For everyone who supported me all this way I want to say thank you and I love you. I’m heartbroken for my team and coaches.'
It will happen later: The release included: 'We are actively exploring all options, including rescheduling events, extending the competition season, and hosting virtual competitions, to continue to provide a competition experience for the thousands of athletes who have worked so hard this year to compete'
Coach Monica Aldama responded in the comments within: 'My heart is breaking!!!! I love you forever!!!!'
Dillon Brandt was sad that the season had to com to a close so soon, but was hopeful for the future as he shared a photo from last year's competition when the team won and celebrated with an ocean dive including the trophy.
'Daytona is officially cancelled....as it breaks my heart to type this out.....it’s over,' he wrote. 'This amazing year has come to an end, but no matter what the dreams don’t stop here, I’m truly thankful for everything that has come from this...Dawgs are forever.'
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Shannon Woolsey shared in her sorrow and joy of being on the squad despite trying times.
'As I'm typing this with uncontrollable tears running down my face, i can’t help but think about how bad i just want one more performance with navarro cheer,' she wrote. 'The amount of love i have for this program is indescribable.
'I can’t wrap my head around daytona being cancelled and the season ending way too early, but College cheerleading you did me extremely well & i will miss you more than anything. To all the newbies coming to navarro in the future, treasure the time you have there, you will NEVER get anything like it again.'
The Navarro cheer squad claims 14 National Championships in the last two decades in addition to five NCA Grand National Championships since 2012; the team became a household name after their Netflix documentary was released earlier this year.
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