International Cheer Union

World School Cheerleading Championships

Registration Opens - 5th November

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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

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Special Olympics

How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World

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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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