ABOUT THE ICU

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 119 member National Cheer Federations and 10 million athletes on all continents.

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EDUCATION

ICU 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 ICU 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 119 member nations are able to take place in these championships.

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LATEST NEWS

  • 2024 ICU Junior World & World Cheerleading Championships

    2024 ICU Junior World & World Cheerleading Championships

    Event registration is now OPEN! April 24 - 26 / Orlando, USA  

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  • 2024 World School Cheerleading Championships

    2024 World School Cheerleading Championships

    View the final results form this years championships.

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  • 2024 World School & Performance Cheer Championships

    2024 World School & Performance Cheer Championships

    Final results are in! Select Read More to view the results.

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  • 2024 ICU Pan American Cheerleading Championships

    2024 ICU Pan American Cheerleading Championships

    The 2024 ICU Americas Continental Championships will take place in Ottawa, Canada on 27 - 29 September 2024.

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  • WADA Updates Documents on Narcotics

    WADA Updates Documents on Narcotics

    The World Anti-Doping Agency has released documents related to the narcotic tramadol, which is on the 2024 Prohibited List.

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  • FISU World University Championship – Cheerleading

    FISU World University Championship – Cheerleading

    SAVE THE DATE! FISU World University Championship - Cheerleading to be held in Split, Croatia on 2 - 4 August 2024.

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