Cheerleaders of all ages compete at this annual event in Wildwood
WILDWOOD -- Hundreds of cheerleaders from nearly 40 teams competed in the Beast of the East Cheerleading championships here Sunday.
The cheerleaders -- from across the state, as well as Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland -- competed in recreation, all-star, school and dance divisions. The choreographed performances took place on a 54- by 42-foot spring floor, which assists the athletes as they execute acrobatic and aerial stunts.
The event, hosted by Spirit Brands, was one of two cheerleading competitions held at the Wildwoods Convention Center over the weekend.
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Spirit Brands is hosting a Spring Festival competition at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, April 30, and the North American Spirit Tournament at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Saturday, May 6.
The convention center is home to hundreds of events throughout the year, including the "War at the Shore" National Youth Wrestling Championships, USAIGC New Jersey Gymnastics State Championships, Dance Xplosion National Finals, Wildwood Polar Bear Plunge and Wildwoods International Kite Festival.
For more information on events in Wildwood, visit www.wildwoodsnj.com.
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