UKCA - United Kingdom Cheerleading Association

UKCA - United Kingdom Cheerleading Association United Kingdom Cheerleading Association The UK Cheerleading Association (UKCA) deliver Cheerleading and Coach Education Courses.

We host 5 major competitions each year. March - Northern Ireland National Championships
March - National Championships
May - Spring Championships
June - National Schools Championships
December - Winter Championships

Official website - www.ukca.org.uk

Nobody sees the setup, the permission slips, or the extra ten minutes after training. The athletes only know that they l...
18/08/2026

Nobody sees the setup, the permission slips, or the extra ten minutes after training. The athletes only know that they leave feeling like they belong somewhere.

That is coaching, and it matters more than any score sheet.

Tag a coach who does this every single week. 🧡

Coaches, this weekend is for you. ✨Learn, connect and recharge at the UKCA Coach Conference Weekend on 12th and 13th Sep...
14/08/2026

Coaches, this weekend is for you. ✨

Learn, connect and recharge at the UKCA Coach Conference Weekend on 12th and 13th September 2026.

Gain fresh ideas, build your confidence and connect with fellow coaches from across the UK cheerleading community.

Ready to join us? Email [email protected] to register. 📩

Behind every confident athlete is a community helping to make participation possible.Coaches, volunteers, parents and te...
05/08/2026

Behind every confident athlete is a community helping to make participation possible.

Coaches, volunteers, parents and teammates all play an important part in creating a positive cheer experience.

The strongest programmes are built through trust, clear communication, mutual respect and consistent support. Every positive training environment helps athletes develop skills, self belief, friendships and a lasting connection to the sport.

Tag someone who makes a difference in your cheer community and follow UKCA as we continue to grow the sport together.

Progress is not about attempting the hardest skill as quickly as possible.Strong athletes build control, body awareness ...
02/08/2026

Progress is not about attempting the hardest skill as quickly as possible.

Strong athletes build control, body awareness and consistency at every stage before adding height, speed or difficulty.

Coaches can support long term development by choosing progressions that match each athlete’s current physical and psychological readiness.

Master the foundation. Build confidence. Then move forward.

Share this with an athlete or coach who needs the reminder and follow UKCA for more development guidance.

Ready to progress beyond foundation tumbling?Our Intermediate Tumbling Skills course takes place on Sunday 9 August at B...
30/07/2026

Ready to progress beyond foundation tumbling?

Our Intermediate Tumbling Skills course takes place on Sunday 9 August at Buckley Leisure Centre.

The course covers handsprings, tumbling skills used in cheerleading routines, coaching practice and safe skill progression.

It runs from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and is suitable for adults aged 18 and over who hold the UKCA Foundation Tumbling for Cheerleaders certificate.

Visit the UKCA website and book your place.

http://www.ukca.org.uk/

Safe progress starts before the first skill is attempted.Before every session, coaches should consider the training spac...
27/07/2026

Safe progress starts before the first skill is attempted.

Before every session, coaches should consider the training space, equipment, athlete readiness, appropriate supervision and emergency procedures.

A well planned environment helps athletes learn with confidence and allows skills to be introduced through appropriate, level specific progressions.

Safety is not a single check. It is a consistent coaching practice shared by coaches, athletes and everyone supporting the team.

Save this reminder for your next session and follow UKCA for more coaching guidance.

Safeguarding must remain at the heart of every sporting environment. has launched an updated suite of Safeguarding and P...
24/07/2026

Safeguarding must remain at the heart of every sporting environment.

has launched an updated suite of Safeguarding and Protecting Children learning products, developed in partnership with NSPCC Sport.

The refreshed training supports coaches, welfare officers, young coaches, volunteers and organisations in recognising concerns, responding appropriately and keeping children and young people at the centre of their practice.

Creating safe and supportive environments is a shared responsibility across our whole sporting community.

Read the full update on the UK Coaching website.

https://www.ukcoaching.org/news/uk-coaching-and-nspcc-sport-strengthen-safeguarding-training/

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23/07/2026

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