“The Club has recently identified a range of issues with the leadership of the Western Bulldogs Cheer Squad including:
- A massive drop in Cheer Squad numbers - dropping 40 per cent in just three years
- A clear lack of enthusiasm from families and our young supporters in wanting to join the Cheer Squad
- Issues in relation to the quality of financial management.”
“In line with this the Club has determined the best way forward is to invite nominations for new leadership of the Cheer Squad and add a level of assistance and management of Cheer Squad processes from the Club,’ Garlick said.
“While this decision wasn’t an easy one - we weren’t prepared to sit back and let such an important part of our Club continue on the path it was.
“We want to see a resurgent, growing and vibrant Cheer Squad in 2014 - one that more Bulldogs, especially young Bulldogs want to be a part of.
“We want our Cheer Squad to be as fired up, loud, colourful and enthusiastic as it can be in its support of our boys in 2014 and beyond,” Garlick said.
Garlick said there will still be opportunities for all Cheer Squad members to be involved going forward under the changes.
“The Club will be calling for nominations for the new leadership roles shortly,” Garlick said.
