A CHEERLEADING group came first in a competition which for half the group was the first time they had competed.

The 14 Fuzion Hereford cheerleading athletes won first place in the Mini division at ICE cheerleading competition in Newport.

Head coach Emma Paton said: "The athletes who are aged five to eight years gave an absolutely amazing performance.

"For 50 per cent of Fuzion Pride, this was their first ever time competing. We are so proud of them."

The Fuzion Dance and Cheerleading Academy train on Grandstand Road.