Garden State Elite Cheer is seeking funding to acquire essential cheerleading equipment and a practice facility that will enhance our training sessions, performances, and overall athletic development. The following items are vital to our team's success:

1.     Cheerleading Mats: We currently do not own any mats and we use mats that are at our local rec center. Our current mats are worn-out and no longer provide adequate support and safety for our athletes during practice and performances. Investing in new cheerleading mats will reduce the risk of injuries and provide a safe surface for stunts, tumbling, and landings.

2.     Tumbling Aids: To enhance our athletes' tumbling skills, we require specialized aids such as springboards, spotting belts, and incline mats. These aids will assist our cheerleaders in learning and mastering advanced tumbling techniques, boosting their confidence and overall performance quality.

Goals and Objectives
 

The acquisition of these new resources will have a profound positive impact on our team's training sessions, performances, and overall athletic development. Here's how:

1.     Enhanced Safety: The new mats and safety gear will significantly reduce the risk of injuries, providing a secure environment for our athletes to push their limits and achieve new skills confidently.

2.     Skill Development: Tumbling aids and stunting equipment will facilitate skill progression and technique refinement. Our cheerleaders will have the necessary tools to practice and perfect intricate tumbling passes and complex stunts, leading to improved performance quality and increased competitiveness.

3.     Team Unity and Confidence: Having access to modern, state-of-the-art equipment will boost our team's morale, unity, and self-confidence. The pride associated with performing with high-quality equipment will motivate our athletes to strive for excellence and strengthen their bond as a team.

4.     Budget:

Budget Breakdown for Cheerleading 6x42 Flexi Mats and Tumbling Equipment:

1.     Cheerleading Flexi Mats:

- 6x42 Flexi Mats (quantity: 9): $1,500 each

Total Cost: $13,500

2.     Tumbling Equipment:

- Springboards (quantity: 2): $300 each

- Spotting Belts (quantity: 4): $150 each

- Incline Mats (quantity: 2): $200 each

Total Cost: $1,000

3.     Shipping and Handling: $200

4.     Total Budget Estimate for Equipment: $14,700

**Please note that the prices provided are approximate and can vary based on the brand, quality, and supplier of the cheerleading flexi mats and tumbling equipment. **