Welcome back to another week of cheerleading news! Despite the off-season still going slow (except for down under 🌏), we’ve got a little mix of fun news this week.

We're also giving you early access to our coming video, because we're generous like that...

In today’s newsletter:

• Friday Night Live teams revealed for CHEERSPORT 2026
• Early access: Worlds 2025 winners (non-tumbling divisions)
• Nfinity Athletic announces sponsorship of the ICU
• South Coast Cheer's Summit achievement
• & more!

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Friday Night Live Teams Revealed for CHEERSPORT 2026

📰 The news: The 2026 Friday Night Live lineup is here! Friday Night Live is an annual fundraising event at CHEERSPORT Nationals where select teams showcase their routines -not for scores or trophies, but to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The three teams that raise the most money take home the title. See the list of 2026 teams here.

🌟 Why it matters: Since 2015, the All Star community has raised over $1.4 million for St. Jude, helping ensure families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. Friday Night Live unites athletes, coaches, and fans around a bigger purpose than "just cheerleading" - fighting childhood cancer.

📅 What’s next: CHEERSPORT Nationals takes place February 13-15, 2026, in Atlanta (Georgia). The top three fundraising teams will take home the title, and according to St. Jude’s website, the top five will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to St. Jude in Memphis for leadership workshops and the chance to meet patients and families.

Donations are already open! Simply search for your favorite team and donate to their fundraising page.

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🎥 Early Access: Worlds 2025 Winners (Non-Tumbling Divisions)

• We're giving you all early access to our upcoming YouTube video! See highlights from all the 2025 non-tumbling world champions, before everyone else. Watch now.

👟 Nfinity Athletic Announces Sponsorship of the International Cheer Union

• "It's about investing in the sport's future, strengthening international federations, and ensuring that the dreams of athletes everywhere can take flight." Read more.

🥇 South Coast Cheer's Summit Achievement

• South Coast Cheer took 5 teams to The Summit this year and won 5 gold medals, which is already an incredible feat. But that's not all... Learn more.

Competitions 🏆

RESULTS & BIDS:

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: CheerCon Worlds Experience (Australia), AASCF QLD State Championship (Australia), Vic Starz Championship (Australia)

UPCOMING:

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: NSW/ACT AASCF State Championships (Australia), WA Starz Championship (Australia), Cheerbrandz Spring Carnival (New Zealand)

🌏 Asia: ICU Asian Cheerleading Championships (Thailand)

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

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