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New "Pro Cheer League": major updates revealed
Universal Studios looking for male athletes
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a 400% pay raise
Cheer headlines around the world
Latest results + upcoming competitions
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New "Pro Cheer League": Major Updates Revealed

In case you missed it: We covered the initial announcement of the Pro Cheer League in a past newsletter - catch up here.

📰 The news: Varsity has officially revealed the Pro Cheer League (PCL), the first professional cheerleading league for athletes aged 18 and older. Debuting in January 2026, the PCL will launch in four cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, and San Diego. Each 30-athlete team will be led by notable team managers - see more here.

🌟 Why it matters: The PCL offers athletes a professional path to extend their careers beyond traditional cheer. Participants will receive training, part-time compensation, travel and lodging, uniforms, bonuses, and prize incentives.

📅 What’s next: Tryouts begin in September, with training starting in November. Varsity plans to announce partnerships and a media deal soon and has goals to expand globally.

📲 Follow along: Stay updated by following the Pro Cheer League on Instagram and subscribing to this newsletter if you haven't already!

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Opportunity of a Lifetime! 🪄

Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Beijing are seeking male gymnasts to play the roles of Durmstrang Students in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

Seeking male performers to portray the confident, disciplined students of the Durmstrang Institute:

Strong and athletic, with advanced gymnastics and tumbling abilities. Must be able to appear high school aged in order to realistically play students. Talent must be aged 18 by August 5, 2025, to audition.

Contract packages include:

Monthly Salary
Daily per diem
Fully furnished individual accommodation with private bathroom and kitchen
Return economy airfares
Travel options to and from work
Bonus potential

This amazing contract begins in early 2026.

If you are interested in finding out more about the auditions, please visit universalstudiosauditions.com to view key dates, hear what current performers have to say about working and living in the parks, and to apply:

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🤠 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Are Getting a 400% Pay Raise [USA Today]

"Former cheerleader, Jada McLean, told the New York Times in an interview that she made $15 an hour and $500 for each appearance in 2024. It's been a long battle for raises from cheerleaders, who have cited concerns dealing with financial stress in recent years." Read here.

☀️ Daytona Beach Wins Bid to Host NCA & NDA Collegiate Championship Through 2030 [PR Newswire]

"Varsity Spirit (...) is pleased to announce two of its brands, National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship – the premier collegiate cheer and dance competition in the world – will continue to call Daytona Beach home through 2030." Read here.

🎬 Cheerleading World Championship Winners Prepare for Big Competition [CBBC]

The team is preparing to compete at the Future Cheer Internationals. It's the biggest cheerleading competition in Europe and takes place in Bournemouth from 20-22 June. So we sent De-Graft to catch up with training and find out more." Watch here.

🇬🇷 Record-Breaking Cheerleading Event Lights Up Olympic Stadium [Greek City Times]

"The heart of Greek and international cheerleading beat fiercely this past weekend at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA), where two premier events—the 9th Panhellenic Cheerleading Championship and the international Olympus All Star Cheer Open 2025—were hosted with resounding success." Read here.