Even the ideal performance,
The students themselves form the teams.

College of Health and Welfare First Grade
Cheerleading Club Spot
Graduate of Tachibana Gakuen High School

Yuka Arimoto

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The joy of student-led acting

Influenced by my older sister, who is four years older than me, I started cheerleading at the age of four. When I hear stories from that time, I say that I was the kind of child who would just imitate my sister's performances. As I got older, the practices became more rigorous, and there were many times when I felt overwhelmed. Even so, my coach was always kind and supportive, which allowed me to work hard with the goal of winning the national championship and becoming world champion. In high school, the coronavirus pandemic limited opportunities for practice and competitions. Even under those circumstances, I think the support of my classmates and advisor was a major factor in being able to persevere until the end. I truly realize how many people have encouraged and supported me throughout my life.

Since elementary school, I have had a longing for J. F. Oberlin University. J. F. Oberlin University I had the opportunity to practice together, and it was impressive how the seniors seemed to enjoy their performances. It is the students themselves who energize the practice. It was wonderful to see each individual actively engaged in practice. What I felt after joining J. F. Oberlin University 's cheerleading club was that it was more student-centered than I had imagined. While enjoying a sense of fulfillment every day, I am also able to engage in activities as a member of the team.

Expressing your intentions by saying "This is what I want to do."

J. F. Oberlin University had no grade-based barriers, and when I joined, I couldn't even tell who was in which year. It's very flat, and even as juniors, they actively incorporate our opinions. What surprised me when I joined was that each person has their own opinions. I felt that many members were able to express their intentions in meetings, saying, "I want to do this." Unfortunately, I have held back and still cannot express my opinions myself. While learning from the attitudes of senior students, I want to gradually share my experiences and make efforts to apply them to the team.

J. F. Oberlin University plans menus mainly for third-year students in the executive grade. We value the fundamentals that form the foundation of our techniques, and train diligently for the tournament, paying close attention to each movement. I think it's wonderful that the third-year students are cooperating with each other mainly as captains and vice-captains. Since I will be in the executive level in two years, I want to learn a lot from the seniors.

I want to make use of my cheerleading experience, both now and in the future.

I haven't decided on my future dream yet, but I'd like to work in a job that involves interacting with children, such as a kindergarten teacher, childcare worker, or early childhood physical education instructor. I want to use my cheerleading experience to convey the joy of sports and physical activity to children. To that end, I want to actively study various subjects at university, such as developmental psychology and growth and development studies.

Cheerleading is a sport that cannot function if even one person is missing. The process of creating a single routine together and the sense of accomplishment when it is completed at a competition are what make it so appealing. Through cheerleading, I have learned the importance of cooperating with my teammates. I want to achieve a good result at the JAPAN CUP as a way of giving back to everyone who has been involved in our club activities so far. I will do my best to bring smiles, energy, and courage to the audience who come to watch us.

Interview date:
This was done in June 2023 for the "Obirin Sports" website.

Even the ideal performance,The students themselves form the teams.

Main content

The joy of student-led acting

Expressing your intentions by saying "This is what I want to do."

I want to make use of my cheerleading experience, both now and in the future.

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Even the ideal performance,
The students themselves form the teams.