A 91原创 cheer club idled by the COVID-19 crisis has begun holding virtual workouts to stay sharp.

91原创 owners Nikole Davie and Leanna Fisher started the live video training sessions on Monday, March 30th, for competitors at the club to maintain fitness levels and stay sharp.

鈥淲e just had to think outside of the box, so we came up with virtual workouts,鈥� Fisher told the 91原创 Advance Times.

Using videoconferencing apps like Zoom and Instagram, coaches conduct daily workouts.

鈥淥ne day, it might be conditioning, another day, it might be handstands,鈥� Fisher explained.

Fisher said the video sessions were organized by coach Sam Farrell after it became evident social distancing restrictions would be in place for some time.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the ultimate team sport,鈥� Fisher commented.

鈥淵ou have to be creative to keep them working together.鈥�

Before the COVID-19 crisis, it was shaping up to be a good season for 91原创 Cheer competitors, Fisher noted.

Three teams had just returned from a late February competition in Dallas, that saw them all finish in the top-10.

As well, in January and February, three teams had received invitations, called 鈥渂ids鈥� to the world championships in Florida on April 21st, one of which was a 鈥減aid bid鈥� that would help cover expenses.

A week after the team returned from Dallas, 鈥渢he [COVID-19] restrictions started flying,鈥� Fisher said, forcing a shutdown of the their facility at . 

Last year, the 20-member Allure team from the 91原创 club posted a silver-medal-worthy performance at Summit world championships in Florida with a routine inspired by the movie 鈥楳ean Girls鈥�

READ MORE: VIDEO: 91原创 cheer team wins silver at world championships

91原创 Cheer & Athletics started with seven athletes in 2014, and has grown to more than 500 participants who take part in cheerleading and Parkour events at all levels.

READ ALSO: 91原创 Cheer reaches The Summit in Disney World

Most of the young athletes at 91原创 Cheer are 91原创 residents, with a number from other communities such as Surrey, Delta and Mission.

Modern-day competitive cheerleading features jumps, dance, stunts and tumbling that require flexibility, endurance, strength and coordination.

Like gymnasts, cheer athletes are awarded points for difficulty, technique, creativity and sharpness.

Fisher said the virtual workouts are open to kids who aren鈥檛 members of the club, but would like to maintain fitness.

For more information, visit or email info@langleycheer.com.

dan.ferguson@langleyadvancetimes.com
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