Team UK 2019
Cheerleading World Championships
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November
We are looking for talented athletes to represent the United Kingdom at the Cheerleading World Championships on the 23rd & 24th November 2019, in the following categories:
Juniors
Cheerleading
Cheer Dance
Urban Cheer
Must be 12yrs or over on day of competition – cannot be 16yrs
Seniors
Cheerleading
Cheer Dance
Urban Cheer
Must be 16yrs or over on day of competition – no upper limit
Criteria
Athletes must have competed in a UKCA 2018 competition
Athletes must also commit to compete in a UKCA 2019 competition
Training
Training Dates: Team UK will commence in January 2019. Training sessions will be held once a month. There will be no Team UK training in the month of August 2019.
Dates and locations to be confirmed once Team UK has been selected
Cost
The estimated costs will be approximately £1200. This will include, but not be limited to, training sessions for 11 months, flights, accommodation, transfers, training kits, Team UK Tracksuits, Team UK competition uniforms and bows. Successful athletes and dancers will pay a deposit of £250 in November 2018. This is non-refundable and will go towards their final balance.
Application Process
First Stage: Video Application – Video application deadline date: 14th September 2018
Successful applicants for the second stage will be announced by 1st October 2018
Second Stage: Successful applicants will be invited to training days on 13th and/or 14th October 2018
Location: Macclesfield
Successful applicants for TEAM UK 2019 will be announced by 1st December 2018
How to apply
Athletes should demonstrate the required skills in a video no longer than 90 seconds. If applying for a position on the Cheerleading team, ensure that the athlete lets us know which athlete they are and what they are wearing on the application form.