Celebrating Team Spirit: Recap of Sunderland Stars taking on BCA Nationals

Sunderland Stars got their season underway last weekend with a strong performance at the BCA Nationals in Telford.

Kicking off the day, the Level 1 tumble team, Lunar, captivated the audience with their energetic performance set to a dynamic mashup of songs by PINK. The girls took on challenging stunts like the teddy sit, prone and extension, showcasing their bravery and skill. Although not every stunt hit the mark, the team’s smiles carried them through their routine, radiating positivity until the very end. They secured 6th place, a commendable achievement for their efforts.

About an hour later, Galaxy, the Level 2 non-tumble team, whisked the crowd back into the nostalgic embrace of the 90s with a medley of cult classics. Despite a rocky start in the initial stunt section, everyone displayed resilience, quickly regrouping and seamlessly masking any missteps. Some standout moments were a captivating popcorn sequence followed by a one-leg extension. Their efforts earned another well-deserved 6th-place finish.

Next up was Nova, who delivered an impressive routine despite the whirlwind of challenges leading up to the competition weekend. The mishap of Georgia Carey’s shoe flying off added drama and suspense, yet each girl’s unwavering commitment shone through in their performance.  Once again, Sunderland Stars finished in 6th place.

The spotlight then turned to Cosmic, and what an unforgettable performance it was. Despite navigating injury struggles before the weekend, both Alina Mackenzie and George Vasilakis pushed aside their discomfort to deliver a mesmerising routine. Dani Devlin emerged as the star of the show; her focused demeanour during practice transformed into captivating energy and expressions. Cosmic’s efforts earned them 3rd place finish, the only podium spot for the Stars during the weekend.

Finally, Aurora graced the stage and delivered an almost flawless routine that mesmerised everyone in attendance. They achieved what the judges call “hit zero”—a rare occurrence denoting a clean performance with no deductions. Yet, despite their excellence, they claimed 4th place, falling just shy of 3rd by a mere 0.3 points.