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Twas The Night Before Competition…

Christmas Cheerleading Bauble

Twas the night before competition, and all through the UKCA
Not a person was tired, ready for the big day.
The awards were hung on the wall with care
In hopes that another would soon be there.

The uniforms were nestled in the small suitcase,
The shoes were kept close and tied with lace.
Eventually to sleep, dreaming of winning,
waking to the sound of a base singing.

We ate a hearty breakfast, coach said “It is a must”.
Loaded onto the bus; leaving a trail of dust.
We entered the gym, and started to unpack,
To find nothing that we lack.

Took our seats, waiting for our time
getting excited, we just want to shine.
Pom poms shake, banners fly high,
we’re going to make the roof fly.

Taking to the floor with a skip and a hop,
just remembering not to drop.
We did our routine the best we could
as all the other teams should.

Left the mats smiling, full of cheer
that’s us done for another year
now we just wait for the result
whatever place we get, it won’t insult.

DJ Caino announces our team for the prize
we jump up cheering, what a delightful surprise.
We take the trophy and yell with glee
before grabbing our phones for a selfie.

Competition comes to an end, we just want to do it again
we’ll have to wait until Spring, for another chance to reign.
All that’s left to say is remember this day forever
Congratulations to all, and to all a good year.

Merry Christmas to all our UKCA teams!

UKCA Cheerleading Camp

After the success of this year’s cheerleading camp, The UKCA, in partnership with Let Me Play, are offering another intense five day cheerleading camp in 2014. Hosted at the Elmhurst School for Dance in Birmingham, starting 27th July until 1st August, the camp brings together both novice and advanced cheerleaders offering the opportunity to experience a variety of cheerleading styles through entertaining, powerful and high energy routines.

Cheerleading Camp Flyer

The camp is the perfect opportunity to practice for try-outs in a fun and safe environment and promises to motivate young cheerleaders to reaching their full potential in this unique athletic discipline. Participants will develop team work skills – an essential element in the sport of cheerleading – as well as improve their individual ability and competence.

There a wide variety of activities and workshops at the camp, carried out by UKCA qualified, professional cheerleading coaches. Here’s what you can expect:

– Training in unique cheerleading skills including cheers, chants, jumps, arm motions, stunts, tumbles & dance.
– Tumbling instruction in a safe environment.
– Lessons in correct stunting techniques.
– Individual analysis and feedback.
– Perfect preparation for try-outs.
– State-of-the-art facilities comprising of 7 large dance studios, as well as a 200-seat studio theatre, and on-site accommodation and catering facilities.

The week culminates with a filmed performance and awards, watched by family and friends, which is also available on DVD.

Check out this video from the 2013 Cheerleading Camp to see what they are all about…

For more information, please call 0208 735 5379 or email info@letmeplay.co.uk.

For a 2014 application form please click here.

insure4sport December Discount

Do You or Your Team have Cheerleading Insurance? insure4sport in association with UK Cheerleading are offering all Coaches and Teams 25% OFF any policy taken out within the month of December.

Insure4sport

Cover starts from just £24.74 per Team and £37.49 per Coach and includes Public Liability and Professional Indemnity with the option to add Personal Accident, Loss of Earnings and Sports Equipment cover.

Visit the insure4sport website for further details.

Kobika Starlites at Santa Fun Run

Yesterday morning the Kobika Starlites braved the cold winter weather to cheer “Let’s go Santa’s. Let’s go!” to 2000 runners dressed as Santa Claus for a Fun Run in Marlow.

Kobika Starlites at Santa Fun Run

The annual event held at Higginson Park sees thousands of people adorn the famous red and white outfit to raise money to help the South Bucks Hospice with their work on a new hospice. As well as helping other Rotary charities.

In the last eight years, over 6900 runners have helped raise a staggering £115,000 for good causes.

Kobika Starlites cheering at Fun Run

Santa lift

We can only imagine the sight of hundreds of Santa’s running and walking 5km (3 miles) around the streets of Marlow. What a way to kick off the festive season! We are so proud that the Kobika Starlites went along to cheer and show their support for the generous runners.

Amongst the Santa’s was Matalan Sporting Promise Ambassador, Sir Steve Redgrave, who the team managed to get a sneaky photo with.

Kobika Starlites with Sir Steve Redgrave

We are proud of you. Say we are proud of you!

If you or your team receive any press coverage, or have a story you think would be of interest to our readers, please get in touch! We may just feature it on our blog. Please forward any stories or information to marketing@ukca.org.uk.

Recognition for UKCA Competitors – Boro Cheer

We love to see your press coverage, stories and articles. There is nothing we enjoy more than seeing the hard work of our competitors recognised.

Rochdale News article

This article came on radar regarding the success of the Boro Cheer times at last weekend’s Winter Championships. To read more, click here.

This sort of coverage really highlights cheerleading and what we do here at the UKCA. It makes us very proud to see the hard work of our competitors and of cheerleaders across the UK in bringing the sport to the attention of the public.

If you or your team receive any press coverage, or have a story you think would be of interest to our readers, please get in touch! We may just feature it on our blog. Please forward any stories or information to marketing@ukca.org.uk