A fight at a national cheerleading competition in Dallas sparked panic on Saturday and led to injuries for those trying to escape a chaotic situation.
A fight at the NCA All-Star National Championship caused multiple poles to be knocked over and sparked a panic from those inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center, Dallas police said. At least 10 people were injured trying to evacuate the facility, according to authorities.
The knocked-over poles made loud noise and sparked reports of gunfire inside the convention center, witnesses told FOX 4 News. Police said no shooting occurred, but spectators ran from the convention center in a “stampede.”
“I was a little nervous. I thought I was doing good, and then we got here, and it was just take a deep breath and let’s do this for our kids,” Danielle Garvin, a parent of a cheerleader who competed in the competition, told the station.
Police said those who were reported to be injured suffered bumps, bruises and even broken bones.
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Some performances at the NCA All-Star National Championship were canceled, and the event resumed Sunday. The station reported that some teams decided not to compete in the event after the incident.
Tiana Cody told FOX 4 News that her daughter decided to perform on Sunday.
“She didn’t feel pressured, I didn’t feel pressured, and it felt like a community, and I appreciate having that community,” she said. “Cheer is more than bows, glitter and fun. It’s a culture and the culture of cheer is that they are resilient, and they can withstand.”
The NCA All-Star National Championship is one of the top cheerleading competitions in the U.S. Winners receive a share of $500,000 in cash and prizes.
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