Editing Cheerleading (section)

==Competitions and companies==
'''Asian Thailand Cheerleading Invitational (ATCI)''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thaicheerleading.com/ |title=Cheerleading Association of Thailand (CAT) |publisher=Thaicheerleading.com |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-date=2012-08-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818042017/http://www.thaicheerleading.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Organised by the Cheerleading Association of Thailand (CAT) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the [[International Federation of Cheerleading]] (IFC). The ATCI is held every year since 2009. At the ATCI, many teams from all over Thailand compete, joining them are many invited neighbouring nations who also send cheer squads.

'''Cheerleading Asia International Open Championships (CAIOC)''': Hosted by the Foundation of Japan Cheerleading Association (FJCA) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the IFC. The CAIOC has been a yearly event since 2007. Every year, many teams from all over Asia converge in [[Tokyo]] to compete.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fjca.jp/ |title=Foundation of Japan Cheerleading Association (FJCA) |publisher=Fjca.jp |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-date=2012-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504054806/http://www.fjca.jp/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''Cheerleading World Championships (CWC)''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifc-hdqrs.org |title=International Federation of Cheerleading (IFC) |publisher=Ifc-hdqrs.org |date=2012-04-20 |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904124852/http://www.ifc-hdqrs.org/ |archive-date=2012-09-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Organised by the IFC. The IFC is a non-profit organisation founded in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The CWC has been held every two years since 2001, and to date, the competition has been held in Japan, the United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, and [[Hong Kong]]. The 6th CWC was held at the [[Hong Kong Coliseum]] on November 26–27, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daretocheer.com |title=Cheerleading World Championships 2011 (CWC) |publisher=Daretocheer.com |access-date=2012-08-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215113642/http://www.daretocheer.com/ |archive-date=2012-02-15}}</ref>

[[File:Nazionale_italiana_all_girl_2017.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|The Italian national team competing at the ICU World Championships.]]
'''ICU World Championships''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cheerunion.org |title=International Cheer Union (ICU) |publisher=cheerunion.org |date=2013-03-18 |access-date=2013-03-18 |archive-date=2014-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418052606/http://cheerunion.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The International Cheer Union currently encompasses 105 National Federations from countries across the globe. Every year, the ICU host the World Cheerleading Championship. This competition uses a more collegiate style performance and rulebook. Countries assemble and send only one team to represent them.

'''National Cheerleading Championships (NCC)''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indonesiancheerleading.com/ |title=Indonesian Cheerleading Community {{pipe}} Komunitas Cheerleading Indonesia (ICC) |publisher=Indonesiancheerleading.com |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-date=2012-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904093420/http://indonesiancheerleading.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The NCC is the annual IFC-sanctioned national cheerleading competition in Indonesia organised by the Indonesian Cheerleading Community (ICC).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifc-hdqrs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:indonesia-nationals&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=27 |title=Indonesia to Host 3rd Annual National Cheerleading Championships |publisher=Ifc-hdqrs.org |access-date=2012-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023051111/http://www.ifc-hdqrs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:indonesia-nationals&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=27 |archive-date=2012-10-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Since NCC 2010, the event is now open to international competition, representing a significant step forward for the ICC. Teams from many countries such as Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and [[Singapore]] participated in the ground breaking event.

'''Pan-American Cheerleading Championships (PCC)''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://panamericancheer.com/ |title=PanamericanCheer |website=Panamericancheer.com |access-date=19 November 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119005156/http://panamericancheer.com/ |archive-date=19 November 2017}}</ref> The PCC was held for the first time in 2009 in the city of [[Latacunga]], Ecuador and is the continental championship organised by the Pan-American Federation of Cheerleading (PFC). The PFC, operating under the umbrella of the IFC, is the non-profit continental body of cheerleading whose aim it is to promote and develop cheerleading in the Americas. The PCC is a biennial event, and was held for the second time in Lima, Peru, in November 2010.

'''USASF/IASF Worlds''':<ref>{{cite web |title=Usasf.Net |publisher=Usasf.Net |access-date=2014-01-22 |url=http://www.usasf.net |archive-date=2014-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122162703/http://www.usasf.net/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iasfworlds.org |title=Iasfworlds.org |publisher=Iasfworlds.org |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-date=2012-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211104800/http://www.iasfworlds.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Many United States cheerleading organizations form and register the not-for-profit entity the [[U.S. All Star Federation|United States All Star Federation]] (USASF) and also the International All Star Federation (IASF) to support international club cheerleading and the World Cheerleading Club Championships. The first World Cheerleading Championships, or Cheerleading Worlds, were hosted by the USASF/IASF at the [[Walt Disney World Resort]] and taped for an ESPN global broadcast in 2004. This competition is only for All-Star/Club cheer. Only level 6 and 7 teams may attend and must receive a bid from a partner company.

[[File:FinalDestinationLogo.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.15|The competition floor at Final Destination]]
'''[[Varsity Brands|Varsity]]''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.varsity.com |title=The Official Site - Varsity.com - We Are Cheerleading |publisher=Varsity.com |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-date=2014-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122193055/http://www.varsity.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Varsity Spirit, a branch of Varsity Brands is a parent company which, over the past 10 years, has absorbed or bought most other cheerleading event production companies. The following is a list of subsidiary competition companies owned by Varsity Spirit:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.myvarsity.com/CompetitionSearch?teamType=All%20Star%2CSchool%2CRecreation |title=Varsity Competitions Search Results |access-date=2020-02-02  |url-status=live |archive-date=2021-04-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416225111/https://www.myvarsity.com/CompetitionSearch?teamType=All+Star%2CSchool%2CRecreation }}</ref>
*'''All Star Challenge'''
*'''All Star Championships'''
*'''All Things Cheer'''
*'''Aloha Spirit Championships'''
*'''America's Best Championships'''
*'''American Cheer and Dance'''
*'''American Cheer Power'''
*'''American Cheerleaders Association'''
* '''AmeriCheer''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.americheer.com |title=Cheerleading Competition, InterNationals, Westerville, Ohio |publisher=AmeriCheer |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202171012/http://www.americheer.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Americheer was founded in 1987 by Elizabeth Rossetti. It is the parent company to Ameridance and Eastern Cheer and Dance Association. In 2005, Americheer became one of the founding members of the NLCC. This means that Americheer events offer bids to The U.S. Finals: The Final Destination. AmeriCheer InterNational Championship competition is held every March at the [[Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World Resort]] in Orlando, Florida.
*'''Athletic Championships'''
*'''Champion Cheer and Dance'''
*'''Champion Spirit Group'''
*'''Cheer LTD'''
*'''CHEERSPORT:''' CHEERSPORT was founded in 1993 by all star coaches who believed they could conduct competitions that would be better for the athletes, coaches and spectators. Their main event is CHEERSPORT Nationals, held each February at the [[Georgia World Congress Center]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]
*'''CheerStarz'''
*'''COA Cheer and Dance'''
*'''Coastal Cheer and Dance'''
*'''Encore Championships'''
*'''GLCC Events'''
*'''Golden State Spirit Association'''
*'''The JAM Brands''':<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thejambrands.com |title=The JAM Brands Cheer and Dance Competitions, Conferences and Apparel |publisher=Thejambrands.com |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629165354/http://www.thejambrands.com/ |archive-date=2012-06-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The JAM Brands, headquartered in [[Louisville, Kentucky]], provides products and services for the cheerleading and dance industry. It was previously made up of approximately 12 different brands that produce everything from competitions to camps to uniforms to merchandise and apparel, but is now owned by the parent company Varsity. JAMfest, the original brand of The JAM Brands, has been around since 1996 and was founded by Aaron Flaker and Emmitt Tyler.
*'''Mardi Gras Spirit Events'''
*'''Mid Atlantic Championships'''
*'''Nation's Choice'''
*'''[[National Cheerleaders Association]] (NCA):''' The NCA was founded in 1948 by Lawrence Herkimer. Every year, the NCA hosts a variety of competitions all across the United States, most notably the NCA High School Cheerleading Nationals and the NCA All-Star Cheerleading Nationals in [[Dallas, Texas]]. They also host the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance Championship in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]]. In addition to competitions, they also provide summer camps for school cheerleaders. Their sister organization is the [[National Dance Alliance]] (NDA). The National Cheerleaders Association was the first company in cheerleading and also is accredited with many other firsts in cheerleading. These firsts include the first All Star National Championship, cheer camp, uniform company, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.varsity.com/nca/ |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=NCA |language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''One Up Championships'''
*'''PacWest'''
*'''Sea to Sky'''
*'''Spirit Celebration'''
*'''Spirit Cheer'''
*'''Spirit Sports'''
*'''Spirit Unlimited'''
*'''Spirit Xpress'''
*'''The American Championships'''
*'''The U.S. Finals:''' This event was formerly hosted by Nation's Leading Cheer Companies which was a multi brand company, partnered with other companies such as: Americheer/Ameridance, American Cheer & Dance Academy, Eastern Cheer & Dance Association, and Spirit Unlimited before they were all acquired by Varsity. Every year, starting in 2006, the NLCC hosted The US Finals: The Final Destination of Cheerleading and Dance. Every team that attends must qualify and receive a bid at a partner company's competition. In May 2008, the NLCC and The JAM Brands announced a partnership to produce The U.S. Finals - Final Destination. This event is still produced under the new parent company, Varsity. There are nine Final Destination locations across the country. After the regional events, videos of all the teams that competed are sent to a new panel of judges and rescored to rank teams against those against whom they may never have had a chance to compete.
*'''Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA):'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uca.varsity.com/college_nationals.aspx |title=Universal Cheerleaders Association - Where America Cheers – HomeCollege Nationals |publisher=Uca.varsity.com |access-date=2012-08-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728080331/http://uca.varsity.com/college_nationals.aspx |archive-date=2012-07-28 }}</ref> Universal Cheerleaders Association was founded in 1974 by Jeff Webb. Since 1980, UCA has hosted the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Walt Disney World Resort. They also host the National All-Star Cheerleading Championship, and the College Cheerleading National Championship at Walt Disney World Resort. All of these events air on [[ESPN]].
*'''United Spirit Association:'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usa.varsity.com/About/About |title=About USA - History & Philosophy |access-date=2014-11-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126050044/http://usa.varsity.com/About/About |archive-date=2014-11-26 }}</ref> In 1950, Robert Olmstead directed his first summer training camp, and USA later sprouted from this. USA's focus is on the game day experience as a way to enhance audience entertainment. This focus led to the first American football half-time shows to reach adolescences from around the world and expose them to American style cheerleading. USA provides competitions for cheerleading squads without prior qualifications needed in order to participate. The organization also allows the opportunity for cheerleaders to become an All-American, participate in the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]], and partake in [[London's New Year's Day Parade]] and other special events much like UCA and NCA allow participants to do.
*'''Universal Spirit Association'''
*'''World Spirit Federation'''