Check out some of the best bits from UKCA’s inaugural event at Belle Vue Sports Village, the UKCA Spring Cheerleading Championships, on the 19th & 20th May 2018!
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UKCA Spring Cheerleading Championships 2018 – One Week On
It’s a week on from the UKCA Spring Cheerleading Championships 2018 and the buzz about the inaugural event at Belle Vue Sports Village is still going strong!
The weekend saw Belle Vue Sports Village in Manchester rocked by a festival of Cheer! Cheerleaders from far and wide made the trip to a new UKCA venue in scorching weather for another weekend of competitive Cheerleading.
One of the many highlights of the competition was a superb Royal Wedding inspired performance that you may have seen on our YouTube channel earlier this week:
Since the Spring Championships ended we’ve loved seeing your pictures from the weekend on #UKCA and we’ve received some fantastic feedback from Cheerleaders, Coaches and Spectators.
We’re so pleased that you all had such an amazing experience with us last weekend and we can’t wait to do it all again June. Spectator tickets for the UKCA National Schools’ Championships 2018 are now available. If you’re ready for another outstanding weekend of competitive Cheerleading, don’t miss your chance to be there, get your tickets today!
We can’t wait to see you all again soon!
UKCA Spring Championships 2018 – What A Weekend!
This weekend saw the UKCA Spring Championships 2018 rock Belle Vue Sports Village in Manchester with a festival of Cheer! Cheerleaders from far and wide made the trip to a new UKCA venue in scorching weather for another weekend of competitive Cheerleading.
The competition got off to a blistering start with the athletes galvanised by the electric atmosphere created by the spectators and fellow Cheerleaders in the stands! Day 1 saw a mixture of Cheerleading, Group Stunt and Partner Stunt performances and also included 2 awards ceremonies and the first of the weekend’s Mascot Showdowns. Our wonderful compères, Jason and Michelle, kept the energy high and made sure everyone was kept up-to-date with the goings on at the Royal Wedding!
The Gateley Spirit Award for Day 1 went to Fusion
After a dazzling second day where we were treated to Pom Dance, Cheer Dance and Urban Cheer routines the Insure4Sport Spirit Award was awarded to Eclipse!
Well done to everyone who performed this weekend you smashed it! The full list of results are now live on the UKCA website:
Spring Championships 2018 Results – Saturday
Spring Championships 2018 Results – Sunday
Here are some of the highlights from social media:
Keep your pictures from the weekend coming in via #UKCA, we love to see your Cheer photos and who knows you may find yourself featured on the official UKCA feeds!
We’d like to thank everyone who came along to make it such a fantastic weekend! Stay tuned for the highlights video coming soon!
Thank You – Teenage Cancer Trust
Your generosity has contributed another £250 on behalf of UKCA to Teenage Cancer Trust!
UKCA have worked alongside Teenage Cancer Trust for a number of years with contributions from our Cheer family surpassing £10,000 in 2017. We are incredibly proud of the generosity shown by our members who have donated money to such a fantastic cause over the years.
Around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. They need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’ Teenage Cancer Trust the only charity dedicated to making this happen.
Your support will help us to ensure young people don’t face cancer alone. Whether that’s by delivering nursing care on dedicated wards, helping young people with cancer deal with their worries together, or giving straightforward answers about treatment or relationships, Teenage Cancer Trust make sure young people always have someone to turn to.
For more information on the fantastic work Teenage Cancer Trust do, visit: www.teenagecancertrust.org.
Spring Championships 2018 – Spectator Tickets
Entries are now CLOSED for the Spring Championships 2018 at Belle Vue Sports Village in May and it’s time to start getting your spectator tickets!
The event will showcase performances from Cheerleading, Group Stunt, Partner Stunt, Pom Dance, Cheer Dance and Urban Cheer categories across two days with plenty of extra fun brought to you throughout the weekend by our fabulous compères and team mascots! It promises to be a weekend to remember!
Don’t miss your chance to be there!
Spectator Tickets
Adults: £10.00 per day
Children under 16: £1.00 per day
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Running orders and coach letters will be released soon so keep an eye out coaches!
Spring Championships 2018 Entry Deadline
There’s only a few days left to get your entries in!
The UKCA Spring Championships 2018 at Belle Vue Sports Village in Manchester are rapidly approaching and the deadline for entries is next week!
The event will showcase performances from Cheerleading, Group Stunt, Partner Stunt, Pom Dance, Cheer Dance and Urban Cheer categories across two days with plenty of extra fun brought to you throughout the weekend by our fabulous compères and team mascots! It promises to be a weekend to remember!
Don’t miss your chance to be there!
Competition Entry Fees
Cost per entry: £20.00
Cost per helper: £10.00
Spectator Tickets
Adults: £10.00 per day
Children under 16: £1.00 per day
ENTER THE UKCA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 NOW
We can’t wait to see you there!
NI National Schools & Club Championships 2018 – Review
This weekend saw the annual NI National Schools & Club Championships take place at the Antrim Forum!
The event started on Friday with primary schools from across the country taking part in the annual Antrim & Newtownabbey Primary School Festival 2018 before the nation’s Cheerleading clubs competed for glory in the NI Cheerleading Championships 2018 on Saturday.
The weekend included athletes competing in different levels and disciplines and of course for the competition’s Spirit Award.
For a full list of results from the Antrim & Newtownabbey Primary School Festival 2018 CLICK HERE
For a full list of results from the NI Cheerleading Championships 2018 CLICK HERE
The all important Gateley Spirit Award went to Goldrush and their Head Coach Megan O’Kane!
As always it was an amazing weekend with the level of skill on show as high as the Cheer spirit shown by all! Check out the highlights below!
Competition Gallery
We’d like to say thank you to everyone who made it such a superb event and say a huge well done to everyone who took part! We are proud of you!
Exciting News!
Introducing Urban Cheer…
In line with the International Federation of Cheerleading (IFC – World Governing Body), the United Kingdom Cheerleading Association are following new guidelines by offering the discipline of Urban Cheer at all future competitions. This exciting new discipline, which is a blend of popular Urban Dance moves and Cheerleading Skills, gives athletes the opportunity to now compete at Local, National, European and World level.
Q: Why the change?
A: This will be a new category at the IFC Cheerleading World Championships 2019
Q: What are the changes?
A: The inclusion of Cheer Arm Motions, Cheer Jumps and a change to Age Category titles
Q: When will the changes apply?
A: May 2018
UKCA National Cheerleading Championships 2018 – Spectator Tickets
The National Championships 2018 are upon us and we need YOU to help make it a weekend to remember!
All those who have been to a UKCA competition in the past know that they are special events to be a part of. The ability on display from the athletes is second to none the Cheer spirit and unity shown throughout the weekends are a joy to behold. This year’s National Championships won’t be any different.
We’ll see performances from Cheerleading, Group Stunt, Partner Stunt, Pom Dance, Cheer Dance & Urban Cheer categories throughout the weekend with our amazing compères with us every step of the way. There’ll be mascots, Cheer stalls, selfies and music but we need our spectators to make it a truly memorable event!
Come along, make some noise and Cheer our athletes on to glory!
BUY TICKETS
We can’t wait to see you there.
National Championships 2018
The National Championships are back for another year and it’s time to get your entries in!
UKCA’s 2018 National Cheerleading Championships take place at the Manchester Velodrome on the 3rd & 4th March. The two action packed days will include Cheerleading, Group Stunt, Partner Stunt, Pom Dance, Cheer Dance & Urban Cheer performances as well as the Mascot Dance-off and lots of fun throughout!
*** ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 22ND JANUARY ***
Make sure you get your teams entered as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! It’s not one to be missed!
