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In Review – January 2019

Post author By Spirit Company
Post date February 1, 2019

January has come and gone, taking along with it one of our favorite events, UCA & UDA College Nationals.

Black Cheerleaders and A Long History of Protest via AAIHS.
Ola Student Named Georgia Cheerleader of the Year via Henry County Times.
Acro-Tumbling Combines Cheerleading, Gymnastics; Helps Put Concordia University on the Map via Fox 6.
You’ve Seen UK cheerleader’s Mind-Blowing Flips. Here’s His Story and His Dreams for His Team via Kentucky Sports.
Oral History Collection Champions UK Cheerleading Dynasty via UK Now.
Rams Male Cheerleaders To Make History With Super Bowl Appearance via CBS.
Varsity Brands’ Jeff Webb Rebranded Cheerleading With Focus On Athleticism, Entertainment via Investor’s Business Daily.
Cheerleading Drama ‘Dare Me’ Ordered to Series at USA via Hollywood Reporter.
Why Is There a War on Cheerleaders? via Townhall.
USA Cheer announced the National Coed and All Girl, Junior All Girl, Junior Coed, Junior Freestyle Pom, and Junior Hip Hop teams.

UDA College Nationals 2018

Post author By Spirit Company
Post date January 17, 2018

Congratulations to the UDA College Nationals 2018 National Champions:

Division 1A Hip Hop – University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Division 1A Jazz – Ohio State University
Division 1A Pom – Ohio State University
Division 1 Hip Hop – Southeastern Louisiana University
Division 1 Jazz – University of Delaware
Division 1 Pom – Hofstra University
Open Hip Hop – University of Puerto Rico Bayamón
Open Jazz – Orange Coast College
Open Pom – Orange Coast College

Game Day

Division 1A – University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Division 1 – St John’s University
Open – Northwest Missouri State University

Tags College, College Nationals, Hofstra University, Nationals, Northwest Missouri State University, Ohio State University, Orange Coast College, Southeastern Louisiana University, St John's University, UDA, UDA College Nationals, University of Delaware, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, University of Puerto Rico Bayamón

In Review – January 2017

Post author By Spirit Company
Post date February 1, 2017

January kicked off a new year with a new President. Here’s the cheerleading news we found interesting.

The Star-Telegram published Downtown Fort Worth Sparkles for UIL Spirit Championships.
The Cleveland Clinic published Cheerleading: Where the Injuries Are Less Frequent, More Severe.
WSET posted Community Rallies Behind Cheerleader Diagnosed With Brain Tumor.
Varsity.com posted the 2017 UCA & UDA ESPN Air Dates.
Kentucky.com published UK Cheerleading Wins 22nd National Title; Morehead State Also Crowned.
Indiana Daily Student posted IU Cheerleading Claims Fifth National Championship.
Wave3 published Bullitt Co. Squad Could Help Make Cheerleading an Olympic Sport.
KBTX posted Students and Faculty Honor the Life of Cheerleading Mentor.

Tags Cleveland Clinic, ESPN, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Indiana University, Indianapolis Star, Injuries, Kentucky.com, Morehead State University, Television, UCA, UDA, UIL, University of Kentucky, Varsity.com, Wave3, WSET

UCA & UDA College Nationals 2017

Post author By Spirit Company
Post date January 18, 2017

UCA and UDA College Nationals were held January 13-15 at Walt Disney World. Full coverage can be found on Varsity TV.

Cheer Champions

Division IA Coed – University of Kentucky
Division IA All Girl – Indiana University
Division I Coed – Morehead State University
Division I All Girl – University of West Georgia
Division I Small Coed – University of Memphis
Division II Coed – University of West Georgia
Division II Small Coed – Wilmington University
Open Coed – Shelton State Community College
Open All Girl – Nassau Community College

Dance Champions

Division IA Hip Hop – University of Cincinnati
Division IA Jazz – University of Minnesota
Division IA Pom – University of Minnesota
Division I Hip Hop – Northern Arizona University
Division I Jazz – Cal State Fullerton
Division I Pom – Hofstra University
Open Hip Hop – University of Saint Thomas
Open Jazz – Lindenwood University
Open Pom – Orange Coast College

Partner Stunt & Mascot Champions

Partner Stunt “Girls 4” – Sam Houston State University (Drew, Danielle, Brenna & Chelsea)
Partner Stunt Coed – Morehead State University (Jessie & Nick)
Mascot Division IA – University of Minnesota “Goldy Golpher”
Mascot Open – University of Delaware “YoUDee”