To nominate a member of your squad, please send details (no more than 500 words) why that squad member deserves the award. They don't have to be the best cheerleader on the squad, we are looking for the most dedicated and hard working. The nomination must be seconded by another member of the squad. Only three nominations per squad are allowed.

The nominations will be judged by a panel and the results will be announced at the General Meeting.

There will be 12 spots on the squad. I hope that many of you will consider trying out for one of these places. I am trying to confirm a venue for tryouts that will be suitable for everyone.

Please indicate your provisional interest by emailing me as soon as possible.

2. BCA National Championships
BCA have also announced their intention to have a university division this year. The championships take place July 25-28 at Loughborough. We need 3 squads to register before March for this to go ahead. Again, any squads interested should contact me ASAP.

It has taken a fair few months to try and get this all organised and approved. Both of these competitions will offer us the opportunity to compete against each other in an amazing environment. We really should make the most of this opportunity.

3. BCAFL Cheerleaders Competition
This will take place on Saturday 29 March, venue to be confirmed. All eligible squads are invited to enter. For competition rules, please get in touch.

GB Bulldogs Cheerleading Squad
This year, we are looking to put together a national cheerleading squad to support the GB Bulldogs. The squad size will be 12. We will be holding tryouts for places on the squad. Tryouts are likely to be held at the end of March. I am in the process of talking to UKCA and BCA for guidelines on tryouts. Full details will be available the first week in February.

Nominations should be sent to:
Cassie Hibbert
129 Hazlerigg Rutland Hall
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leics

Closing Date for nominations is March 1 2003. The nominations will be judged by a panel.