Fairfield Wildcats Cheer State Champions

Fairfield, CT - The Fairfield Wildcats Youth Cheer D10 squad captured the State Champion title by placing first in their division during the American Youth Cheer (AYC) Connecticut State Championship at Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven on Saturday, Nov. 4. 

"Our girls worked hard and nailed their routine today. We are so proud of them," said coach Erin Fusco of Fairfield. This is the first state title for the team since the program's inception in 2013. 

The eighteen athletes competed among a field of eleven teams from around the state performing a routine that includes cheer, tumbling, stunt and dance portions. The D10 Wildcats team is comprised of 4th and 5th graders from Osborn Hill, Burr, Riverfield, Sherman, Jennings and McKinley elementary schools. They will advance to the New England AYC Championships in Providence, RI held at the Dunkin' Donuts Center later this month where they will compete against teams from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

For more information about the Fairfield Wildcat Youth Football, Cheer & Flag organization visit: www.fairfieldwildcats.org

The American Youth Football (AYF) New England Region consists of 8 conferences throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island which is comprised of 106 associations providing children between the ages of 5 to 15 the opportunity to participate in instructional & tackle football and cheerleading. 

American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is an international youth football organization established to promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of football and cheerleading. Rules and regulations are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of safety with a competitive balance between teams. American Youth Football and all of its affiliates are on a mission to give back to the community.

AYF is one of the largest membership organizations dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models. Emphasis is on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement. Helping kids become leaders and teammates, AYF players will learn to both foster confidence and a sense of self-worth that extend beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community.

Sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility and self-discipline are among the traits needed by youngsters to face the future with positive aspirations and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.