A cheerleading squad is hoping people will click to see their backflips so they can get new pom poms.

The Brighton and Sussex Waves cheerleaders are hoping to be in with a chance of winning £10,000 to spend on new kit and equipment if enough people click on their YouTube video.

The squad have won several titles in national and international competitions as well as supporting the Brighton Tsunami American Football team.

Alicia Coupland, one of the cheerleaders said: “To win we need to get the most views on our promotional video as possible. Currently we still need 15,000 views and only have 15 days.

“We desperately need the money to pay toward new tumbling equipment, gym hire, transport costs to and from competitions and uniform costs. So please watch and share and support your university's cheerleading squad.”