Photo: SunLiT Photography @sunlit.thurston
ABOUT ME.
As the creator and head coach of the OSCVI Falcons competitive cheerleading program (2013-2016) and the head coach and creator of the OSDSS Wolves competitive cheerleading program (2016-2019), I have been the face of cheerleading in the Owen Sound area for many years. Now as the owner and head coach of Georgian Bay Cheer Athletics I have over 10+ years of experience in competitive Cheerleading, and was once a competitive cheerleader myself at Brock University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) degree. Prior to my athletic career as a Cheerleader, I began my love for sport through gymnastics, training competitively for many years and coaching for many more. I am certified to coach both recreational and competitive gymnastics and am one of the only coaches in the Owen Sound area certified with the International Cheer Union (ICU) to coach recreational and competitive cheerleading. I am also CPR/First aid certified and am an active Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Credentials aside, I am dedicated to health and wellness and fully believe in the many benefits of organized group sport for young athletes. I look forward to training and educating the next generation!
MY EXPERIENCE IN CHEER: as a retired competitive cheerleader, I have seen first-hand the benefits associated with the sport of cheerleading. This sport is both physically and mentally challenging in the most positive way possible! Not only does an athlete take on individual responsibilities, such as maintaining the physical and mental strength needed to complete the required skills, but the athlete is also responsible for learning discipline, time management, how to adapt to change, and how to be a good teammate – all of which double as valuable life skills! I have learned so much over the last few years from juggling full-time work, becoming a volunteer coach and small business owner, to being an active partner in my personal life and most recently a new Mom! After wearing many hats (sometimes at the same time) I have learned the importance of organization, communication and time management. I look forward to leading and mentoring the next generation of cheerleaders!
Jill Thurston, Owner of Georgian Bay Cheer Athletics - recipient of the "Rising Star" award at the Sun Times, Women in Business Event - held on November 14th 2018
See article: https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/three-cheers-for-women-in-business-award-winners-including-owner-of-georgian-bay-cheer-athletics
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THE BLAZE.
The Georgian Bay Cheer Athletics logo represents the decision to blaze a new trail for youth in sport; to step away from the straight and narrow, and try something new! The two orange rectangles in the logo represent the “blaze” - a symbol used on the Bruce Trail, a pathway that is historic to the Georgian Bay area. The blaze symbol represents direction, and the sport of cheerleading is a new activity being introduced to the Grey Bruce area.
Georgian Bay Cheer Althletics will blaze the trail for the sport of cheerleading as it will be the first All-Star cheerleading club to open in the Owen Sound area!
The Georgian Bay Cheer Athletics logo represents the decision to blaze a new trail for youth in sport; to step away from the straight and narrow, and try something new! The two orange rectangles in the logo represent the “blaze” - a symbol used on the Bruce Trail, a pathway that is historic to the Georgian Bay area. The blaze symbol represents direction, and the sport of cheerleading is a new activity being introduced to the Grey Bruce area.
Georgian Bay Cheer Althletics will blaze the trail for the sport of cheerleading as it will be the first All-Star cheerleading club to open in the Owen Sound area!
"JOIN GEORGIAN BAY CHEER ATHLETICS, AND HEAD IN A NEW DIRECTION!"
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