MIDDLEBORO — The Ultimate Athletics All-Star cheerleaders will be hosting a car wash at the Rockland Trust Bank, 135 Main St., from 1:30 to 5 p.m., to help raise funds for their upcoming competition in Puerto Rico.
Ultimate Athletics is in its first year of competitive cheerleading, and has become one of the nation's leading cheerleading teams. Ultimate Athletics is based in Taunton, with 62 young athletes attending the Taunton training facility. Squad members hail from many neighboring communities, such as Middleboro resident Amber Brown.
Ultimate Athletics also has a satellite gym in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Both gyms bring with them the same philosophy and elevated level of competitive cheerleading.
Ultimate Athletes was recently thrilled to receive an Invitation to the International Championship held in Puerto Rico on May 15, 2011, as the team to represent USA in the 11-18 age level. Team members have work diligently to raise money through various methods such as car washes, candy sales, raffles, Tupperware, Avon, and teaching camps and classes. The car wash on Saturday will help further the team's fundraising efforts to enable these cheerleaders and dancers to continue to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime sport.