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In today’s newsletter:

• Varsity Spirit faces lawsuit over chaos at NCA
• The Cheer Awards finalists
• Latest results & upcoming competitions
• & more!

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Varsity Spirit Faces Lawsuit Over Chaos at NCA Nationals

📰 The news: People who experienced the chaos at NCA All-Star Nationals in March have filed a lawsuit against Varsity Spirit and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

Lawyers argue that insufficient security and emergency planning led to severe injuries, including concussions, brain bleeds, and broken bones, after reports of gunshots caused mass panic.

🌟 Why it matters: With 25,000 athletes and 38,000 spectators, NCA Nationals is one of the largest events in cheerleading. The chaos highlighted serious gaps in crowd management and protocols.

People, including young athletes, suffered both physical and emotional trauma, with some still recovering. This lawsuit could prompt Varsity and other event organizers to reassess safety measures at major competitions.

📅 What’s next: A greater focus on safety policies has already been announced. As the case progresses, the industry will be watching closely for changes in event safety standards. More updates to come.

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The Cheer Awards Finalists 🏆

You have voted, and the Top 5 are here!

Vote for the athletes, teams, and leaders who defined the season. Plus, categories like...

• Most innovative choreography
• Best gyms in North America, Europe & Australia/New Zealand
• Best lower-level gym
• Best city to compete in
• Best social media presence
• & much more

Voting closes on June 30th.

buzzing this week 🐝

🎥 The FINAL Episode of Cali Cheer Show

• "It’s the final performance. No retakes. No rewinds. Just one last shot to leave it all on the mat." Watch now.​

✌️ Two Top Cheer Squads Are Not From the US, but Gosport in the UK [The Times]

• "An industrial estate in Gosport surrounded by car repair workshops is the unlikely setting for not one but two world-leading cheerleading studios. Run by two married couples, the studios have a friendly rivalry and a determination to win that is putting the Hampshire town on the cheerleading map. Both won gold medals in different heats of a recent global competition in the United States." Read here.

Competitions 🏆

RESULTS & BIDS:

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: AASCF Winterfest QLD (Australia), CheerCon Icebreaker Series SA (Australia)

🇪🇺 Europe: FC Essentials Nationals (England), ICC Southern Jam (England), BCA Summer Showdown (Scotland)

UPCOMING:

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: AASCF Winterfest NSW (Australia), CheerCon Icebreaker Series VIC (Australia)

🇪🇺 Europe: FC Internationals (England), Revo ALL OUT (England), Olympus All Star Cheer Open (Greece)

We can't cover all competitions - these are only some select events.

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