Rachel Barnett
rachjournalism.bsky.social
Rachel Barnett
@rachjournalism.bsky.social
▫️Bournemouth University BA Journalism Student
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The showcase has now ended. #bufalconsshowcase2025
March 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
To conclude the showcase, the raffle is being drawn and the hampers are being given out which were made by each of the teams performing. #bufalconsshowcase2025
March 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
And now for a word from Sophie from Sport BU, where they thanked everyone for coming and also praised the coaching team for all they do. #bufalcons
#bufalconsshowcase2025
March 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
And finally, Electric are the level 3 competitive team for the BU Falcons. They are four time back to back national champions - taking that title again this year when they competed in February.
March 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Another new team for this year is Ocean, our junior falcons team. They are coached by the assistant head coach and other members of committee.
March 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Next up is Maverick, another new team for the 2025 season. They don’t perform regularly as the aim for this team is to develop and learn new skills across the year.
March 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Following Steel is a new team for the 2025 season - AirForce. These are a level 4 competitive stunt team.
March 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Next up is Steel, the competitive Hip-Hop team for the Falcons. They have no theme for their routine this year.
March 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The showcase is now having a brief break to allow athletes to catch their breath and get changed for the next performances. #bufalconsshowcase2025 #bufalcons
March 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Next to perform is Midnight which is a level 1 competitive cheer team. At nationals this year, they came 1st place making them a national champion in their division.
March 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Next up is Sky. This is the other gameday team that specialises in dance rather than stunting.
March 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Who do you think won the Basket Toss?
March 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Stunt groups are now warming up for the annual Basket Toss Competition.
March 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Next up is Royal, the level 2 Competitive Cheer team at BU. They came 2nd place at nationals at Manchester in February this year.
March 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Opening the showcase is Sapphire, which is the Gameday Cheer team for Bournemouth University. They have performed at a variety of games this year, mostly supporting Basketball. #bufalconsshowcase2025
March 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today I’m going to be live covering the Bournemouth University Falcons Cheer team annual fundraising showcase. More to follow.
March 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I will be covering the PMQs live today.

#PMQsBU
February 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM