The Home of Cheerleading in the UK
“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
There are many talented athletes that have the passion, dedication and the ability to make UK proud, are you one of them?
This year we are looking to form a national Team UK, bringing athletes from across the country to work together to build an All-Girl level 5 routine for the World Championships. Auditions will take place in the September 4th, 2011 from 1pm – 5pm at Leigh Gymnastics. If you cannot attend the live auditions you have the option of submitting your audition via video. Video submissions need to be received on or before September 1st, 2011.
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
At the European Cheerleading Championships held in Ljubljana Slovenia on Saturday 2nd July 2011, Team UK representatives Venom were victorious, and were crowned the best in Europe by winning the Sunshine Cheer Cup.
Head coach Jill Orrell said “We are extremely proud to be part of Team UK; it was such an amazing experience to be part of the first ever Sunshine Cheer Cup and winning at first attempt in European Competition. The atmosphere was fantastic, and emotions were electric with the representatives of each Country carrying their flag singing along to we are the world! This is not only a tremendous achievement for our team it is history in the making – TEAM UK GOLD!”
It was a great learning experience for the girls to be able to watch how the different teams prepare and train for such a big competition. They had the opportunity to exchange tips and identify new warm up techniques, particularly with Team Germany who shared the same hotel. The Team had wonderful experience and were well supported by friends and family who travelled from the UK to cheer them on. The highest accolade was paid to the Team when the President of ECA, Vojko Korosec, made a special trip to the hotel to congratulate Venom Stunt & Cheer on their winning performance.
Venom were thrilled to be competing along side the best teams in Europe. They have devoted considerable time and effort training solidly since qualifying at the UKCA Nationals in March to perfect their new routine. This is the first time a Team from the United Kingdom have won first place at the European Championships – a fantastic result!
Brittne ea Bliss, the Venom Captain said “We are so excited to have won the European Sunshine Cup! It’s a beautiful crystal Cup that is very precious to us all. We feel really proud and are like one big family, cheerleading is our life, we are all best friends and we trust each other; our bases and flyers need that trust, I think this gives us the confidence that is needed with our stunts. We are so proud! “.
To all those who were involved in the preparation of the Team and to the athletes themselves, we at UKCA are also proud of you …. well done!
Pioneers at the ECC
Pioneers Performing at ECC
The Pioneers are so extremely greatful to the UKCA for giving us the chance to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Each and every single one of us had so much fun and was amazed at the standard of competition. It was great to unite with all the other UK teams involved and we couldn’t be prouder!
After seeing what each team brought to the floor it has really inspired us and we now have a lot of aims and goals as a team to achieve. Thank you so much UKCA, and well done to everybody else who was involved!
What a brilliant weekend! TEAM UK! 
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Emma Bell from riada Rockets receives the team certificate form ECA Presedent Vojko Korosec
Karen Graham NI Rep and Coach of Riada Rockets pictured with colleague Cathy Bell-Allen to the left Mr Marko Morel International Relations Mayors Office Ljubljana, CENTRE ECA President, RIGHT Mr Franc Zalar Slovcenian Heart Foundation exchanging gifts between two nations at a civic reception for Karen & Minors team
Riada Rockets minors at the opening ceremony ECC
Team UK line up for the opening ceremony
(EU2) Saxon Stars minors at opening ceremony
Mayor of Slovenia Mr Zoran Jankovic, ECA President and Mr Franc Zalar opening address ECC 2011
