The demand for UKCA coach education courses in Northern Ireland continues to increase as the Governing Body sets the bench mark for quality education and a good reputation in Safe Practice.

• UKCA delivered a full Leadership course on the 16th October
• UKCA also delivered its first Street Cheer Dance taster Workshop in Belfast
• The weekend of the 29th & 30th October witnessed UKCA deliver yet further successful coach education courses in Belfast where 30 Coaches completed qualifications in both Basic Cheerleading Skills & Basic Tumbling

Congratulations to all the coaches who attended the courses and a huge thank you to our partner WISPA who provided funding for the candidates through the International Fund for Ireland.

We certainly have inspired new coaches and teachers to introduce Cheerleading into their schools programme and also sparked interest in what we hope will be our first disability category at the NI UKCA 2012 Championships.The successful outcome of the October courses has also resulted in a demand for Northern Ireland’s first UKCA Stunt Coach Education Course which will roll out in March 2012.





























Keep abreast of all courses in the region by following the Cheer Northern Ireland Facebook page and also the UKCA diary dates.

UKCA ran an Leadership course in Belfast this weekend in partnership with WISPA and funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

National Squad training has begun in ernest with talented new and returning cheerleaders.

We are still recruiting! If you feel you have what it takes to represent Northern Ireland please contact squad Director karen@ukca.org.uk

Criteria details are on the UKCA website and also the AllStars Facebook page. You can try out along side the new squad during one of their training sessions. Here are some pictures of the Northern Ireland team’s auditions and training:

Coaching Courses – see the diary dates page for details:
October running in Belfast-
Street dance workshop
Leadership
Basic skills
Basic Tumbling

There are funding opportunities for 3 of these courses- visit Cheer Northern Ireland facebook for details.

Don’t Miss out!

“My husband and I encouraged our daughter into Cheerleading because we wanted her to gain the joy that comes from being part of a team and we certainly havn’t been disappointed.”

“Cheerleading has motivated her to be her best but also, as part of a group, encouraged her to see herself as part of something bigger, that comes from being aware of others needs too.”

“We know these are characteristics that will stay with her for life”.

Catherine Myer – Northern Ireland

Artemis is delighted to be partnering with the UK Cheerleading Association to develop the sport of Cheerleading in Northern Ireland.

Having completed a successful summer camp in the Girls Model campus in August 2011, the UKCA are develping a range of exciting new initiatives for this Autumn continuing over the next year, including:-

two new Cheer Clubs, (based in Girls Model Campus, Fridays 6-9pm and Grosvenor Grammar Campus, Thursdays 6-9pm)

To download the pdf Flyer for the Belfast Wolves based at Grosvenor click here)

Coaching courses to train in Basic Cheerleading skills and Tumbling skills (at Boys Model Campus)
(For pdf flyer click here)

National Team training on Saturdays, 10am-2pm, twice a month at Boys Model.
N. Ireland National Championships on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March 2012 (venue will be confirmed soon).

The UKCA Home Country held it’s 2nd annual auditions for sought after positions on it’s 2011/2012 National Team on Saturday 20th August.

The four-hour selection programme attracted Cheerleaders from across Northern Ireland and it was good to see an even greater proportion of clubs represented this year and with 100% turnout showing as UKCA registered members.

The audition programme proved very successful with all candidates achieving required scores in each of the selection components, stunt work, tumbling skills, choreography and flexibility.

The squad Director and selection panel are delighted to announce a 21 strong team for the forthcoming season.

This is another great boost for the Cheerleading organization, highlighting yet again the success UKCA has in developing individual athletes across the UK and in particular Northern Ireland. Since 2008, UKCA has been developing within the Home Country offering, Coach Education, Workshops, Festivals & Competitions.

The successful team will be revealed by 27th August 2011.
Follow the Allstars on FACEBOOK

and also the Home Country Executive on the following link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cheer-Northern-Ireland/188713114528550

Would you like to Audition for the Northern Ireland All Stars this summer?

Please download the two pdfs below for more information and to apply.

2011 All Star Auditions Criteria
2011 All Star Audtions Application Form

16th October – 10:00-16:00 – Cheerleading Leadership Course – Boys Model School, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 6RB
29th October – 10:00-16:00 – Cheerleading Basic Skills Course – Belfast Model School for Boys, Northern Ireland
29th October – 10:00-13:00 – Street Cheer Workshop – Belfast Model School for Boys, Northern Ireland
30th October – 10:00-13:00 – Basic Tumbling Course – Belfast Model School for Boys, Northern Ireland