However, groups are run much like typical US varsity squads rather than All-Stars, supporting their local sports team and the community. Competition is very much a secondary off season activity.
Squads are generally 'collegiate' in style, loving to stunt jump and build pyramids.
Unlike America, Cheerleading here is organised through single National Governing Bodies in the same way as other sports and athletic disciplines. Europe greatly appreciates the help and assistance given by American organisations, principally WCA, COA, NCA and UCA, and the JCA of Japan. We have had the pleasure to host several American squads, and squads from Europe have been to events in the USA, and competed there.