One thing I like about competitive cheerleading is the number of choices coaches and kids have in what competitions to attend.
There are a number of companies and organisations operating independently, many in the USA. If you don’t like one, switch to another.
Choices are a good thing. Though some are safer than others.
But it’s the The International Cheer Union, listing nearly 100 member nations, that applied for recognition by the International Olympic Committee.
Now they are in negotiations with FIG and SportAccord, the former General Association of International Sports Federations. Another step in the long road towards being recognized as an Olympic sport.
What do you think? Could Cheer get into the Olympics, one day?
The ICU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held again in Orlando, April 27-30th, 2011.
The International Cheer Union currently encompasses 91 National Federations from countries across the globe. Every year the ICU host the ICU World Championship. Unlike the USASF Worlds, this competition uses Level 6/ Collegiate style rules. Countries assemble and send only one team to represent them.
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