THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF CHEER

THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF CHEER

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NEWS

The FISU World University Championship in Cheerleading will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden from June 5 to June 7 2026.
Organised by the International Cheer Union, the Swedish Cheerleading Federation, Swedish University Sports Federation and Gothenburg & co the event will bring together student-athletes from all over the world. The championship reflects FISU’s core values: excellence, passion, and team spirit.

The following guidelines are designed to help achieve the ICU objectives for focusing on the implementation on creating and maintaining a respectful and athletic image at all the ICU events. With the increases visibility of our sport though various media outlets, we aim to present our athletes and out sport in the most accurate, appropriate and professional manner possible.
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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 121 member National Cheer Federations and 10 million athletes on all continents.

ICU EDUCATION

The International Cheer Union offers both online and in person educational opportunities for coaches, athletes and judges. For online e-learning offerings, please visit the ICU's education portal. Select the link below for a description of the ICU's in person education courses.

ICU 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.

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

ICU EDUCATION
The International Cheer Union offers both online and in person educational opportunities for coaches, athletes and judges. For online e-learning offerings, please visit the ICU's education portal. Select the link below for a description of the ICU's in person education courses.

ICU 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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