FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Athletes include: Grace Freeland, Olivia Bolton, Olivia Moore, Kaelynn Whyte, and Aaralynn Ford
Coaches include: Liz Yntema, Melissa Ouellet, Hailey Copeland, and Jen O’Coin
(BELLEVILLE, ON, Mar. 12, 2026) – Five local cheerleaders from Pegasus Cheer have earned invitations to compete at the Cheer Challenge Cup Nationals, taking place March 27-29, 2026, in Blue Mountain, Ontario.
The athletes qualified after strong performances at Cheer Challenge Canada events earlier this season. Invitations are awarded to athletes who place in the top two of their division at one of three qualifying competitions.
The following Pegasus Cheer athletes received invitations to compete:
- Olivia Bolton – U16 Level 3, ages 12 to 16 – Extreme Chill
- Olivia Moore – U8 Level 1, ages 5 to 8 – Beast of the East
- Kaelynn Whyte – U12 Level 1, ages 8 to 12 – Beast of the East
- Aaralynn Ford – U12 Level 2, ages 8 to 12 – Beast of the East
- Grace Freeland – Open Level 1, ages 16+ – Beast of the East
This marks the first year Cheer Challenge Canada has extended invitations to specialty divisions such as Individual (Indy) and Duo athletes, making it a unique opportunity for athletes competing outside traditional team divisions.
“Our coaching team is very proud of our Indys. Earning a bid to this event is more than an invitation to these skilled athletes. It’s proof that the countless hours of training and their unwavering belief in themselves have turned their potential into achievement. All of the time and effort they have put in over the course of the year has culminated in this exciting opportunity for them,” says Liz Yntema, owner and CEO of Zone Athletics, home of Pegasus Cheer. “It’s a remarkable accomplishment and a true reflection of these athletes’ discipline and passion for the sport. We are proud to support them as they represent both our program and our community at such an elite event.”
The Cheer Challenge Cup Nationals brings together Novice, Prep, All Star, and Specialty athletes from across Ontario, giving competitors the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of judges and spectators at one of the province’s top cheerleading events.
For more information about Pegasus Cheer’s program, please visit https://zoneathletics.ca/cheerleading/.
ABOUT PEGASUS CHEER
Founded in 2014 and located at Zone Athletics, Pegasus Cheer is Quinte’s only All Star cheerleading program offering competitive and non-competitive teams, individual and duo routines, and stunt groups for individuals of all abilities ages 3+. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, nurturing, inclusive, and positive place for our athletes to develop to their full potential. For more information visit https://zoneathletics.ca/.
ABOUT ZONE ATHLETICS
Zone Athletics is a high-value athletic program in Quinte for athletes ages birth to 18+ and home to Pegasus Cheer. This sports facility offers recreational classes for cheerleading, tumbling, and parkour, in addition to day camps, themed events, and birthday parties to individuals of all ages and abilities. We look to build strong, healthy leaders in the community beginning at a young age. Our goal is to create an environment that teaches and models core values that transfer to all aspects of an athlete’s life. For more information visit https://zoneathletics.ca/.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rachelle Provost
Marketing Director
Pegasus Cheer and Zone Athletics
T: 613-779-8644