ECU Championships 2013
Think your squad has what it takes to represent England?
The BCA are pleased to announce that we will be offering the opportunity for squads and programmes to represent England at the European Cheer Union (ECU) 2013 Championships in Glasgow. All teams competing at one of the designated BCA competitions can be considered as long as the athletes meet the minimum age criteria.
EUROPEAN CHEER UNION (ECU) CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013
WHERE: Glasgow, Scotland- Commonwealth Arena
WHEN: 29th/30th June 2013
BCA designated qualifying competitions:
- BCA Southern Classic 2012- Eastbourne
- BCA Northern Classic 2012- Blackpool
- BCA Western Classic 2013- Cheltenham
- BCA National Schools 2013- Telford
- BCA University Nationals 2013- Telford
- BCA National Championships 2013- Telford
Nominations for each of the divisions available will be considered from performances at any of the above competitions.
To nominate your squad for the chance to represent England at the ECU Championships you must email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it following your performance at one of the designated BCA competitions. The score sheets of all eligible squads will be considered and the successful squads will be announced at our 2013 National Championships at Telford in March.
The 2012 ECU rule book can be used for guidance; any changes will be announced on their website - http://www.europeancheerunion.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=99
Last year's entry fees for the European Championships were 30 euros (approx £25) per athlete, this covered all categories that the athlete competed in. More details about the 2013 fees will be announced soon.
DIVISIONS AVAILABLE
CHEER
| Division / Age group | Senior | Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Team All Girl Elite (Level 5) | 8 – 25 athletes | 8 – 25 athletes |
| Team All Girl Premier (Level 6) | 8 – 25 athletes | - |
| Team Co-Ed Elite (Level 5) | 8 – 25 athletes | 8 – 25 athletes |
| Team Co-Ed Premier (Level 6) | 8 – 25 athletes | - |
| All Girl Group Stunt | Up to 5 athletes | Up to 5 athletes |
| Co-Ed Group Stunt | Up to 5 athletes | Up to 5 athletes |
| Co-Ed Partner Stunt | 2 athletes | 2 athletes |
DANCE
| Division / Age group | Senior | Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Team Cheer Freestyle Pom | 4 – 25 athletes | 4 – 25 athletes |
| Team Cheer Jazz | 4 – 25 athletes | 4 – 25 athletes |
| Team Cheer Hip-Hop | 4 – 25 athletes | 4 – 25 athletes |
| Doubles Cheer Freestyle Pom | 2 athletes | 2 athletes |
| Doubles Cheer Jazz | 2 athletes | 2 athletes |
| Doubles Cheer Hip-Hop | 2 athletes | 2 athletes |
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY (The age of each athlete is determined by the age of which that athlete will become in the year of the competition)
| Age group | Age | Year of birth for 2013 competitions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Cheer Dance - All Divisions & Cheerleading Elite) |
14 Years or older | 1999 or before |
| Senior (Cheerleading Premier, Group Stunt & Partner Stunt) |
15 Years or older | 1998 or before |
| Junior (All Divisions) |
12 - 16 Years old | 1997 - 2001 |