ICU World Cheerleading Championships: An Inside Look
ICU World Cheerleading Championships: An Inside Look
Next week, the world's most talented cheerleaders will travel to Orlando, FL to compete in one of the world's most highly esteemed events: The International
Next week, the world's most talented cheerleaders will travel to Orlando, FL to compete in one of the world's most highly esteemed events: The International Cheer Union World Cheerleading Championships. Whether you're a seasoned supporter or a first time fan, Varsity.tv has all the answers to any questions you may have about this prestigious event.
The International Cheer Union is the recognized world governing body of cheerleading. Established in 2004, it is made up of 105 member National Cheer Federations and over 3.5 athletes worldwide, many of whom travel to compete at the annual ICU World Championships.
Teams from all across the globe will send teams to the ICU World Championships. This year's line up includes Australia, England, Japan, Haiti, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Peru, and so many more! For a complete list of this year's competitors, visit www.cheerunion.org
Absolutely! The United States will send Coed and All Girl teams to the ICU World Championships. Both teams are comprised of the most talented cheerleaders in America. The members of the U.S. National Teams come from all across the nation and represent the very best in American athletics.
This championship provides athletes worldwide the extraordinary opportunity to represent their country in a one-of-a-kind setting. At the ICU World Championships, athletes have the extraordinary opportunity to learn about and share each other's traditions and customs.
For an inside look at the National All Girl Team, check out the Training Blog at americancheerleader.com
Don't forget to follow the US National Team's journey to the championship on Twitter @USACheer using #goingforgold
To watch the opening ceremonies and championships LIVE and for more information about The International Cheerleading Union, please visit cheerunion.org
1. What is the ICU?
The International Cheer Union is the recognized world governing body of cheerleading. Established in 2004, it is made up of 105 member National Cheer Federations and over 3.5 athletes worldwide, many of whom travel to compete at the annual ICU World Championships.
2. Which countries will be represented at the championships?
Teams from all across the globe will send teams to the ICU World Championships. This year's line up includes Australia, England, Japan, Haiti, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Peru, and so many more! For a complete list of this year's competitors, visit www.cheerunion.org
3. Will the U.S. National Team be there?
Absolutely! The United States will send Coed and All Girl teams to the ICU World Championships. Both teams are comprised of the most talented cheerleaders in America. The members of the U.S. National Teams come from all across the nation and represent the very best in American athletics.
4. What sets this championship apart from others?
This championship provides athletes worldwide the extraordinary opportunity to represent their country in a one-of-a-kind setting. At the ICU World Championships, athletes have the extraordinary opportunity to learn about and share each other's traditions and customs.
5. How do I learn more?
For a complete list of the American athletes competing at this year's ICU World Championships, visit usacheer.net.For an inside look at the National All Girl Team, check out the Training Blog at americancheerleader.com
Don't forget to follow the US National Team's journey to the championship on Twitter @USACheer using #goingforgold
To watch the opening ceremonies and championships LIVE and for more information about The International Cheerleading Union, please visit cheerunion.org
