A match at a national cheerleading competition in Dallas triggered panic on Saturday and led to injuries for those trying to escape a chaotic situation.
A match at the NCA All-Star National Championship caused several poles to be knocked over and triggered panic from them inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center, Dalla’s Police said. At least 10 people were injured in trying to evacuate the plant, according to the authorities.
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Cheerleaders are preparing for a stunt. (IMagn)
The knocked Poles made high noise and triggered firearm reports inside the conference center, witnesses told FOX 4 News. Police said no shooting happened, but spectators ran from the conference center in a “stamped.”
“I was a little nervous. I thought I was doing well, and then we got hit and it was just taking a deep breath and let’s do this for our children,” Danielle Garvin told, a parent of a cheerleader competing in the competition.
Police said those reported to be injured suffered bumps, bruises and even cracked bones.
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Some performances at the NCA All-Star National Championship were canceled and the event was resumed Sunday. The station reported that some teams decided not to compete in the event after the incident.
Tiana Cody told Fox 4 News that her daughter decided to perform on Sunday.
“She didn’t feel pressured, I didn’t feel pressured, and it felt like a society and I appreciate having that community,” she said. “Cheer is more than bows, glitter and fun. It’s a culture, and the culture of culture is that they are resilient and they can resist.”
Generally Look at Cheerleader Pom-Poms. (IMagn)
NCA All-Star National Championship is one of the best cheerleading competitions in the US winners receiving a $ 500,000 share in cash and prizes.
