Cheerleading Club: Welfare Officer

Hi Lightning!! I’m Lidia and I would love to be your next Welfare Officer!

Joining Lightning has been one of the best decisions I’ve made and the highlight of my university experience. It has become such an important part of my life, not only because of my growing love for the sport, but also because of the incredible friendships I’ve made along the way. Because of how much this club means to me, I would love the opportunity to help make Lightning better than it already is!

Lightning already has such a supportive environment, but I also recognise that the pressures that can come with cheerleading aren’t always easy to talk about. I would like to be someone you feel comfortable coming to with any concerns, and to create a safe space where everyone feels listened to and supported. I understand that not everyone feels comfortable raising issues face-to-face, so I would provide different ways for members to share their concerns, such as online.

Being Rec and Varsity Captain has expanded my ability to manage a large number of athletes, which I could use in the welfare role to organising events, providing more bonding opportunities.

I would also raise awareness around key wellbeing and inclusion topics through social media campaigns, themed training sessions, and other initiatives, while always listening to members’ ideas and feedback to make sure everyone feels represented.

I would really appreciate your vote so that I can help make Lightning even more connected and supportive!

Hi all, I’m Lili, a new member to flash this year and i would love to be your 26/27 welfare officer!

Joining cheer this year has been one of my best decisions, and the memories and experiences I’ve shared with everyone will be something I’ll be forever grateful for! I hope as welfare officer I can welcome all the newbies and returners next year for another great season!

Although (like some of the rest of you maybe) i had some preconceptions about what cheer at uni might be like, from the first taster I went to I was happily proven wrong by how lovely, encouraging and friendly everybody was, and I have got to finally experience and enjoy what team sport should be like! For me, cheer has really become an outlet for all the stress and academic hard work of uni, and I want to work to welcome as many people as possible to our diverse community

That being said, I know the physical work and commitment everyone brings to training, performing and competing, and I think its so important to look after ourselves mentally and look out for each other on and off the mat - as welfare officer I will be there to offer support, guidance or even just a yap session post training!

I have lots of ideas to share and look forward to seeing everyone and answering your questions at the AGM

Thank you