Dear World Organizations:

Once again, we are very much looking forward to the 2010 European Open to be held at Disneyland Paris on Saturday 18 September 2010!

Currently, over 18 countries are registered for this weekend, and we look forward to another great weekend of cheerleading competition!   Please note:  Due to vacation schedules, we have had many requests for extended registration deadlines, so this has been extended for the next week; however, please register as quickly as possible to reserve your space.   Click here for more information

Additionally enclosed: please find further details on The 2010 ICU European Judges Training Course (Thursday-Friday 16-17 September, just prior to competition) AND
The 2010 ICU European Coaches Training Course (Sunday-Monday 19-20 September,  just following): both held at Disney's Hotel New York Convention Center, Disneyland Paris.

1. 2010 ICU European Open Judges Training Course
   (Thursday-Friday 16-17 September)
   There will be 2 separate ICU Judges Courses with ICU World Championship head judges Mike Cooper (Elite & Premier Cheer course) and Liz Rifino (Cheerpom Jazz, Hip Hop and Freestyle course) on 16-17 September 2010.  Spaces are limited, so we plan to limit 2 judges per National Federation for each course (up to 4 total).   For those staying with any of the packages, the course is free or please inquire for additional details if not staying on the package.
   
   
2. 2010 ICU European Open Coaches Training Course
   (Sunday-Monday 19-20 September)
   Details are enclosed, and the ICU Coaches Course will also be held the day following the competition on Sunday 19 September 2010.   Tony Nash (former Morehead State University All Girl & Coed Head Coach, 8 National Championships, and the 2009 Team USA All Girl Coach), and Liz Rifino (former coach/choreographer of national champions Rutgers University, University of Minnesota, Hawaii Pacific University, St. Thomas University) and others will also host the ICU Coaches Clinic on Sunday-Monday 19-20 September for a great day of coach education.
   Please email with any questions, and further details are enclosed.

Registration Form - Click here for complete registration information

For more information on continual additional world education opportunities, please refer to the ICU Education page for updates:International Cheer Union Education Page

Once again, we're looking forward to a wonderful weekend of cheerleading in Paris, so please email with any questions!

Best regards,

Karl Olson
International Cheer Union

The 2009 European Coaches Conference - The 2009 European Coaches Conference will be held on September 27, 2009 at the Disney's Hotel New York Convention Center in Paris, France. This conference gives coaches around the world the opportunity to learn from the best coaches in the world. James Speed will be teaching the cheerleading conference, while Liz Blacher Rifino will be in charge of dance. For more information on this conference, see the link below.

ICU European Coaches Conference 2009.pdf

The 2008 Coaches Conference

• With several coaches from all over the world present to learn more about coaching cheerleading and dance, the 2008 Coaches Conference was a success! The event was held in Berlin, Germany on September 6-8, 2008. View pictures below.
  
  Photos from the event.pdf