THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF CHEER

LATEST NEWS

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World School Cheerleading Championships
Registration Opens - 5th November
The World Games 2025
USA Pom Doubles Team secures spot for The World Games 2025 after TWG Series win.
ICU Cheerleading World Cup
22-24 November
Seoul, Korea
Special Olympics
How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World

WHAT WE DO

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL CHEER UNION

The International Cheer Union (ICU) was established on 26 April 2004 and is the recognized world governing body of Cheer (Cheerleading & Performance Cheer). ICU comprises of 120 member National Cheer Federations and 10 million athletes on all continents.

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EDUCATION

The International Cheer Union provides coaches training and certifications on safety, rules, technical training and overall program development strategies. Course work mixed with video and practical application training, and required field work provides great value to the coaches!

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

The International Cheer Union administers various levels of championship events yearly throughout the world. The events are created for club or national teams and consist of scholastic, continental and global championships. ICU's 120 member nations are able to take place in these championships.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

THE WORLD GAMES SERIES
11-13 October 2024
Hong Kong, China
ICU Cheerleading World Cup
22-24 November 2024
Seoul, Korea
ICU University World Cup Cheerleading Championships
17-19 January, 2025
Orlando, USA