Adena Stevens Photography

Cheer

For two seasons, I had the opportunity to cover Pop Warner cheerleader competitions, leading up to the National Championships in Orlando, FL. From curls, to mile-long smiles and tears, these images captured

their experiences.

Freehold Giants Midget Small Intermediate cheerleading squad prays in a circle before performing their routine at the Jersey Shore Cheer Competition in Trenton. This is a ritual they do everytime before a compeition. By photographer Adena Stevens
  
Hazlet Hawks Jr Pee Wee Large Intermediate cheerleading squad in a pep talk before performing at the Eastern Region Pop Warner Cheer Championships in Trenton, NJ. By photographer Adena Stevens
  
New Egypt Warriors Junior Midget Large Intermediate emerge onto the mattes at the Pop Warner 2006 National Cheer and Dance Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida.
     
  
St. Cecelia's Golden Knights Pee Wee Large Advanced competing in the Pop Warner 2006 National Cheer and Dance Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida.
  
Colts Neck Cougars Pee Wee Small Novice cheerleading squad seen performing from an arial shot as they form a triangle as each girl jumps in the air at the 2005 Eastern Region Spirit Championships, Trenton, NJ. By photographer Adena Stevens
  
Toms River Raiders Midget Small Intermediate cheerleading squad perform at the 2005 National Cheer and Dance Championships. By photographer Adena Stevens
     
  
Carteret Sportsmen Junior Midget Large Intermediate competing in the Pop Warner 2006 National Cheer and Dance Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida.
  
Toms River Little Indians Junior Midget Intermediate cheerleading squad sits in a circle with hands held as they wait to hear the results at the 2005 National Cheer and Dance Championships. They placed 1st in their division. By photographer Adena Stevens
  
Wall Knights Junior Midget Large Advanced celebrate their first place win in the Pop Warner 2006 National Cheer and Dance Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida.