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Coach Education Courses for 2012 Basic Stunts Girls Model School Belfast Saturday 14th April Street Cheer Girls Model Belfast Sunday 15th April Booking ONLINE at www.ukca.org.uk VISIT Diary dates/courses
Northern Ireland UKCA National Championships 2012 Currently seeking Volunteers 16+ yrs Email karen@ukca.org.uk to express your interest . RULES NOW available to download from www.ukca.org.uk ACCOMODATION Currently arranging hotel room rates for travelling teams from England, Scotland & Ireland South. DEtails available soon. TWO NEW CLUBS for Northern Ireland click on link below: http://www.cheerleadingni.com/Cheerleading advertisement.pdf
FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE for our October Coaching Courses- Click the link http://www.cheerleadingni.com/Course Poster.rtf 2012 Competition Dates & Venues |
| Club Competition, 25th February 2012, Manchester Elite Competition, 26th February 2012, Manchester NI Schools Competition, 30th March 2012, Antrim Forum NI Community, Club. & Elite Competition, 31st March 2012, Antrim Forum Community Competition, 14th May 2012, Manchester Velodrome Community Competition, 15th May 2012, Manchester Velodrome National Schools Competition, 23rd June 2012, Manchester Velodrome, (KS 3, 4 & 5) National Schools Competition, 24th June 2012, Manchester Velodrome, (KS 1, 2 & Disability/ Special Schools) National Street Cheer Competition, 27th October 2012, Liverpool Echo Arena Winter Open Competition, 28th October 2012, Liverpool Echo Arena |
 The UK Cheerleading Association (UKCA) and the Exercise Movement & Dance Partnership (EMDP) |
| In August 2011, UKCA affiliated to EMDP the umbrella governing body for Exercise, Movement and Dance (EMD), which is invested in by Sport England to sustain and grow participation in EMD. |
| EMDP and UKCA are confident that through working in partnership they can jointly achieve significant progress with all aspects of increasing the reach, participation and satisfaction levels for those already involved in the Sport of Cheerleading, as well as presenting new opportunities for the wider exercise, movement and dance sector for all ages, genders and abilities to get involved in the sport. |
2011 Northern Ireland All Stars AUDITIONS
Congratulations to all those successful applicants who secured a position on the 2011-2012 Squad.
The Training Schedule can be viewed in the following link
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/Training Schedule 2011-2012.doc
2011-2012 ALL Star Squad:
Tara Anderson, Naomi Barnett, Rebecca Beattie, Megan De Jode, Tara Ferrell, Chloe Gibson, Kerry Hemphill, Kathryn Hewitt, Alexandria Hill, Bethany Hughes, Keely Hughes, Riona Lofthouse, Shannon Magee, Jodie McKay, Eve Myer, Molly Proctor, Caite Skelly, Danielle Wilson, Jade Wilson.
YOU can follow the ALL STARS on FACEBOOK
Northern-Ireland-Allstars-Cheerleading-Squad/134352323305147
CRITERIA:
European Cheerleading Championships Slovenia 2011
The results are now on the official website Congratulations TEAM UK
http://ukca.org.uk/2011/07/northern-ireland-team-uk-at-the-european-cheerleading-championships/ Plenty of silver , bronze and 4th and 5th positions in Slovenia- see pictures on the ECC Gallery and local NI Team Minors on the cheerleading ni website.
web site: http://www.eurocheer2011.com/
Wishing TEAM UK every success in July. Visit www.ukca.org.uk to see all squads selected. Northern Ireland is represented too, a first in our cheerleading history and the start of we hope many more selections!
JUNE 2011:
The 2011 Northern Ireland Championships DVD is now ready for purchase .
contact karen@ukca.org.uk for your copy.
ALLSTARS on FACEBOOK
The National Team can be found on FACEBOOK
enter ALLSTARS & our page will pop up-Northern Ireland AllSTARS Cheerleading SQUAD
MAY UPDATE
NEW SHOP STOCK on it's way
Funky training wear plus pull up Straps for cheerleaders.
TRAINING AIDS - pull up straps will be available form the online shop this summer.
Watch this space for details.
Northern Ireland All Stars AUDITIONS
REMINDER 20th AUGUST: Please refer to the selection criteria
All candidates MUST have a UK passport and proof of residency in NI for at least 6 months
April Update
N.Ireland Championships RESULTS Please log onto the UKCA website under competition results to see all placings from both the Friday & Saturday divisions.
CONGRATULATIONS to Riada Rockets, Rathgael Ravens (cheerleading) & Olympus Girls Club (dance) for achieving bids to compete in the European Championships in Slovenia this JULY as part of TEAM UK.
Riada Rockets will be representing N.Ireland
February UPDATE
Northern Ireland All STARS
2011 Auditions
In 2011 All Stars Squad Director is aiming to audition for 2 Junior Teams and 2 Senior Teams in both Cheer Dance and Cheerleading, please see details via link.
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/2011 All Star Auditions.doc
N Ireland gets active in the build up to the 2012 Olympics.
Ukca N.Ireland Representative has joined forces with Belfast City Council & Mr Ryan Haire Partnership Officer to deliver cheerleading sessions to over 1000 school children in the greater Belfast area.
On the last Thursday of each month UKCA Representative will meet and greet and deliver a come and try session to invited schools in the following venues,
Grove Leisure Centre,
Shankill LC,
Falls LC
and Ballysillan LC.
Such was the success of the Olympic Festival last July 2010 in the Ormeau Sportsplex with 2000 children trying their skill at cheerleading that UKCA have been deployed once again to educate and motivate Belfast schools to get active.
Craigavon Intercultural Project have also booked UKCA Representative and NI team to lead an further Sport Comes 2 Town this summer in association with Ulster University Sports Academy.
Watch the news section for further updates.
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NI Competition entry online is now active via the UKCA new website.
Spectator tickets can also be purchased via the new online payment system. BOOK your ticket now.
JANUARY UPDATE
The new UKCA website is now active, please pay it a visit!
New this year - an online booking system for all competitions, courses and workshops, even summer camp!
Register your club/Teams and yourself as coach /Teacher and you will automaticaly open an account with UKCA.
From this account you can enter competitions, events, workshops, courses PLUS full details and relevant costs will pop up once you click on the required date. Coaches and Teachers your coaching awards will also be active on the datebase, so each time you successfully complete a coaching course your details will be logged onto your personal account. SIMPLE!
Find a Club Please submit a photo of your club and training details to Simon & Nicola at HQ! Get your club on the map, literally!
N.Ireland Championships WOW a 3 day event this year! Keep an eye on both the Regional & UKCA site for full details.
National Summer Camp- Details coming soon to both the regional and the new UKCA site DATES: Monday 1st to Thursday 4th August.UUJ
N.Ireland AllSTAR AUDITIONS 2011 - details active soon! Saturday 20th August, Antrim Forum
Northern Ireland announces the First TUmbling Course for Cheerleading
***see the education page for details ***
SPANKS and POMS
NOW available from cheerleadingni.com
12th November 2010:
Northern Ireland ALL STAR Dance Team play their role in the community as they perform at a Breast Cancer Charity Fashion Show . See the photos on the Squad Gallery
25 October 2010
The Search is on BBC So You Think You Can Dance is BACK
LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION:
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/SYTYCD Poster BELFAST.doc
Home Nation Team Selection
Northern Ireland All Stars
Congratulations to the following cheerleaders who were successful in obtaining a place on the Home Nation Squad for 2010/2011 following intense auditions on 2nd October:
Sheena Anderson, Naomi Barnett, Kate Bell, Eimear Donnelly, Christina Donnelly, Chloe Gibson, Kathryn Hewitt, Alexandria Hill, Shannon Magee, Kerry Hemphill, Megan De Jode, Riona Lofthouse, Maeve Lofthouse, Clodagh McFaul, Nichola McFaul, Jodie McKay, Lucy Maxwell, Molly Proctor, Fiona Shannon, Caite Skelly, Jan Slater, Ruby Waddell, Bethany Hughes. See the Squad Gallery for photos
All STAR FIXTURES:
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24 September ALL-STAR Auditions IMPORTANT INFORMATION
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/NorthernIrelandAllStarAuditions2.doc
2 September 2010: Become a LONDON 2012 Games MAKER
See all details on the Education page.
Update: 24 July 2010
Local Cheerleader and American Water Stunt Display Team
Cheerleading certainly opens many doors as local Cheerleader Caite Skelly soon proved.
Caite had the ideal opportunity to put her stunt skills to good use at The annual Riverfest held recently at the River Bann in Coleraine.
A specialist watersports stunt team travelled from America to wow the crowds with their amazing stunt on water skills.
Caite, having been a junior British Champion at wake-boarding soon made herself known to the team and was instantly made a part of their programme. Click on the link below to see Caite at the top of the stunt! Cheerleaders- Can you work out the layers and height of the stunt?
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/CaiteOurHero.jpg Caite has put her skills as an elite trampoline performer, gymnast and most recently attained cheerleading skills to great use - there is rumour of her being offered an all expense paid trip to America next summer to join in the Stunt Teams activities! Well Done Caite!
LONDON 2012 Open Weekend:23 July 2010
In partnership with N.Ireland DCAL and Belfast City Council, United Kingdom Cheerleading Association led taster workshops for over 1000 children in the greater Belfast and surrounding areas. The sessions were led by Karen Graham , UKCA, N.Ireland Representative and aided by two very eager and capable senior cheerleaders Chloe Gibson & Fiona Shannon. Fiona & Chloe were a part of the Riada Rockets N.I. Senior Squad who placed 3rd at the Manchester National Championships in May 2010, and were very enthusiastic to volunteer their time and skills and knowledge to excited youngsters in Belfast. True Cheer Spirit Girls!
The sporting initiative was directed by Mr. Ryan Haire, Partnership Officer (Sport Belfast) and brought experienced coaching teams and Tutors from 15 Governing Bodies to the Ozone Leisure Complex to enable children to participate in numerous new sports. UKCA was delighted to be a part of this team.
The day was open to the public and aimed at providing tasters of Olympic and non-Olympic Sports in the countdown to London 2012.
Various celebrities were spotted on the day and signed many autographs- Can you spot them in the photograph? Click on the link below!!
Boyzone Celeb and Local Cheerleaders
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Take a Look on the Education Gallery for all the event FUN and action photographs from Friday 23rd July.
SPONSORSHIP THANK YOU
N.Ireland Exhibition Team
A huge thankyou to Wilsons Auctions and especially Operations Director Mr Peter Johnston for his support and generous sponsorship of the first N.Ireland Cheerleading Exhibition Team.
ALSO Mrs Karen Yates and Mr Russell Yates from Zing Print & Design for their keen interest and sponsorship of fleeces for the N.Ireland Cheerleading Exhibtion Team .
Auditions will be scheduled for early autumn for a N.Ireland team which will present at exhibitions and events, representing the very best of cheerleading in N.Ireland.
Watch this page for further notice.
Thank you to those 15 young ladies who took the plunge and exhibited for N.Ireland at 4th Juily celebrations and at Newry Quays.
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2012 OLYMPIC FESTIVAL comes to N.Ireland -
Photos on Regional Gallery
Listen to the BBC Radio Ulster Podcast- Live Interview - Saturday 26th June. Read about all the developments by clicking on the link below
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/N.Ireland Blog UKCA.doc
4th JULY Independence Day Celebrations & American Football - See the photos on the Regional Gallery
2010 Coach Education Courses: application forms now available in the download section.
Next COURSES set for November 2010 in the University of Ulster, Jordanstown and Antrim Forum
Level 2 level 3 & Street Cheer 5th 6th & 7th November
Senior cheer squad help raise money for
Breast Cancer & Altzeimers Society
6 cheerleaders from Riada Rockets, based in Ballymoney, took part in a charity auction and fashion show in coleraine Town , Lodge Hotel on Friday 16th October.
The event raised almost £12,000 for two beneficial charities with the cheerleaders showing true cheer spirit with their involvement in opening the show with a pom dance routine, and during the programme performing two further modern funk routines plus having the opportunity to model for Miss Selfridge store. The girls were an asset to the ethos of our sport and were delighted to give of their time for such a worthy cause. We are proud of you!
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/CharityFS.GIF
http://www.cheerleadingni.com/DANCEFS.GIF
Dance, Cheer & Training Gear now available for those extra sepcial presents plus new hip hats!! Visit the online shop now !
Coming in Autumn 2010 to the online shop:
The latest in AllStar cheer dresses!
Summer 2009
Wilsons Auctions - Mallusk Site - sponsor UKCA N.Ireland Summer Camp - see the summer camp page
N.I. has its first cheerleading HEN PARTY Sat 18th July gave way to a cheerleading hen party for bride to be Laura Morrison, bridesmaids and happy hens thanks to the behind the scenes antics of bridesmaid Arlene Campbell. The hen party was held in Ballymoney and was led by UKCA Coach & N.I. Rep. Karen Graham.
The chirpy party was challenged to learn and perform their very own pom dance- will it be showcased at the wedding!! here's hoping!
The party then choreographed and cheered aloud their own personalised group cheer created by Karen.
Bride to be Laura was presented with her very own personalised cheerleading t-shirt complete with her very own party cheer! All happy hens received their cheerleading participants certificate