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The Sharkettes:
The UCH (Universities and Colleges of Hull) Sharkettes are the attractive side of the team. They shiver on the side line for most of the match only to perform complicated half time routines, show a bit of leg and excitedly shout 'WHIP-IT'! Working hard inbetween games to create and learn new rouitnes, the girls are able to transform this to competitions in the spring months.
UCH Sharkettes: The History
The UCH Sharkettes have been an integral part of the UCH Sharks organisation since its inception all those years ago.
The Sharkettes cheerleading squad perform dance/performance routinnes on Sharks game days, as well as performing in National Competitons and University Events. In an average season they will also perform at regional sports events such as Leeds United FC and Hull FC Rugby League. The Sharkettes have also performed at national events such as the CollegeBowl final, and other major showpieces. The Sharkettes have had successful exposure on TV, performing on 'This Morning...' and 'The Big Breakfast'
As a university squad the Sharkettes is one of the most respected in the country, and is repeatedly asked to make guest performances.
The Sharkettes have also always had a brilliant working relationship with the Humberside and Lincolnshire Cheerleading squad (The LadyBirds) based in Lincoln. These two organisations have worked together on a number of occasions to great affect and we always look forward to working with 'the gals from across the Humber!'
Recommended Films: "Bring it on!"
"Sugar and Spice".
Who are the BCA and UKCA?
BCA is the officially recognised Governing Body for Cheerleading in Britain, a non-profit voluntary committee based organisation, maintaining standards, and organising training; qualifications; competitions and other events. BCA is dedicated to Safety and Professionalism.
UKCA is a secondary organisation dedicated to the expansion of Cheerleading in the United Kingdom. With a similar set of ethics and goals as the BCA the UKCA is a major promotor of Cheerleading in the UK helping to organise and establish connections all over the country.
Competitons
BCA National Championships:
Held every July at Loughborough University, the National Championship attacts all the top teams and age ranges from around the country as well as invitational performances from international teams.
UKCA National Championships:
Held every Easter at the NEC in Birmingham. On a similar scale to the BCA Championships - UKCA also have a University category.
Scottish, English and Irish Opens:
These three annual open competitons attract teams from all over Europe, with guest performances from Pro Squads. There are also clinics and training sessions to help squads improve and develop. UKCA Rules. Held every Autumn.
The Northern and Southern 'Classics':
British Regional competitons, held to highlight excellence in smaller teams. BCA Rules.
Tasis England Competition:
American International Community Schools sponsered competition.
BCA Rules and Judges, held in Febuary in London.
WCA European Classic
Invitational Summer Event held in Europe. WCA Rules and Judges.
International Championships:
A bi-annual invitational event, with the champion squads from 11 countries represented. International Rules, hosted in America.
Performance Records
The Sharkettes have performed at many important occasions, here are a few of the more important ones:
1993: CollegeBowl Final
AllCollege V GB BullDogs Varsity Game
Senior League 2nd Div Bowl Final
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1994: Leeds United V Aston Villa
UKCA Championships (1st)
Senior League 1st Div Bowl Final
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1995: Independence (Flag Football) Bowl
UKCA Championships (2nd)
The Big Breakfast (Channel 4 TV)
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1996: CollegeBowl Final
England Senior V GB BullDogs Varsity Game
Hull City FC V Huddersfield
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1998: Sheffield United V Sheffield Wed
BCA Championships (1st)
Independence (Flag Football) Bowl
This Morning (Granada TV)
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1999: Senior League 1st Div Bowl Final
Northern Classic (1st)
AllStars Final
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2000: CollegeBowl Final
AllStars Final
Senior League 2nd Div Bowl Final
Independence (Flag Football) Bowl
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2001: CollegeBowl Final
English Open (2nd)
Allstars Final
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2002: Loughborough College Cheer Competition (1st)
CollegeBowl Final
Representatives on the GB Cheer Squad in the USA
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2003: UKCA Championships (3rd)
CollegeBowl Final
Practise:
Wed 19:00 - 21:00
Above the Res bar usually room 7 or 8 in the union.
You MUST attend this practice if you wish to cheer on Sunday!
Social to follow downstairs in the res then onto asylum.
Sun 11:00 - 1:00
The Studio (Sports Center, 2nd Floor)
There will only be a Sunday practice when it is a match day
Team GB Cheerleading Squad
The Team GB Squad are the National representative team for the BCA in Great Britain.
Team Britain is the UK's first elite All-Star squad, comprising the top cheerleaders from around the country selected by Judges from five top US Cheer Organisations at the British Championships. To qualify as a Team Britain Cheerleader is a unique achievement. The squad is based in Norwich.
Team GB also has a student team which is run from within the BCAFL organisation. The squad accompanies the GB Bulldogs team on tours and on its home/british fixtures. Click here for more details.
Cheerleading Links
For information on Cheerleading further afield use the following links...
American Cheerleader Magazine British Cheerleading Association
AmeriCheer Online Cheerleaders of America
American Cheer Power USA Cheerleading Federation
Cheer LTD The Top 50 Cheer Websites
Cheerleading News Allstar Cheerleading
CheerPlace Online CheerCool Online
UK Cheerleading Squads
As well as 20 BCAFL squads (see BCAFL team websites for further details of most squads), there are also many other squads across Britain who perform at a variety of events.
Claymorettes Cheer Squad:
Scottish Claymores NFL Cheerleading Squad
GB Cheerleading Squad:
GB Bulldogs
Palace Crystals:
Crystal Palace F.C.
The Sky Blue Bells:
Coventry City F.C
C.E.R. Ace Set:
Thames Valley Tigers & London O's
UEAngels:
East Anglia University Cheerleaders (BCAFL)
The Babettes:
Brentford F.C.
The Honeybees:
Bracknell Bees
Southern Knights Cheerleaders:
Brighton, East Sussex.
Premier All Stars:
Birmingham.
Rising Stars:
Manchester.
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