The Home of Australian Cheerleading
About Us
In 2002, the Australian Sports Commission officially recognised Cheerleading as a sport under Gymnastics Australia's banner.
Through Gymnastics Australia's commitment to guiding the growth and development of this exciting sport, cheerleading experienced rapid growth in participation in the 7 years that followed. It began to emerge as a sport in its own right, with its very unique culture that embraces spirit, teamwork, dance and skills.
At a national planning conference held in October 2007, Gymnastics Australia, along with its Association Members, recognised that the time was right to adopt a national model for cheerleading which has its own identity, culture and status as the recognised governing body for cheerleading both within
Over the next eight months, extensive consultations were held by Gymnastics Australia with Association Members and other emergent cheerleading organisations. On Monday 7th July 2008, Gymnastics Australia announced the formation of the AUSTRALIAN CHEERLEADING UNION (ACU) to serve as the official national governing body of cheerleading in
AUS Cheer is delivered by seven Association Members:
- ACT Gymnastics Association Inc.
- NSW Gymnastics Association Inc.
- NT Gymnastics Association Inc.
- Gymnastics South Australian Inc.
- Tasmania Gymnastics Associations Inc.
- Victorian Gymnastics Association Inc.
- Gymnastics Western Australia Inc.
Objectives
- Develop a tailored national operating model which supports the growth of cheerleading, and at the same time, contributes to the sustainability of gymnastics
- Create products, packages and services which make cheer leading attractive and accessible to the community
- Build an event structure which increases participation and is consistent with the culture of the sport
- Develop strong, viable school programs and events which are consistent education priorities
- Seek representation on key international committees to position
