What does it involve?

• Monthly meeting with each committee separately
• Responsible persons monthly meeting with BCF to inform about progress
• Discuss possible new ideas and or adjustments for cheerleading in Belgium

What do we expect from you?

• Active participation during the meetings
• Time to invest in the future of Cheerleading in Belgium
• Willingness to help

Content per committee:

Competitions and Events

Organizing competitions

• Regional competitions: designing a new regional STUNT competition
• Belgian Cheer Championship: helping organize the national championship

Events and workshops

• Workshops: designing workshops with elite athletes and coaches to improve techniques and skills
• Skills days: helping organize the skills days
• Cheercamp: helping organize and design the cheercamp

Special events

• Social events: planning new social events for clubs, athletes, coaches, family members, and volunteers

Logistical support

• Recruiting volunteers: mobilizing volunteers to help with the organization and execution of events

Promotion and PR

• Marketing campaigns: creating marketing and promotional materials to advertise events
• Collaborations: seeking collaborations with local businesses for sponsorship and event support

Education and Coaches

Developing training programs

• Coaches courses: developing new coaches courses to ensure coaches have the proper knowledge and skills
• Continuous professional development: developing a plan to offer continuous professional development opportunities for coaches, such as advanced courses and workshops

Workshops and seminars

• Specific skills: organizing and designing workshops focused on specific techniques, such as tumbling and performance cheer categories
• Safety and injury prevention: organizing and designing seminars on injury prevention, first aid, and other safety protocols
• Mental training: organizing and designing sessions on mental health

Collaboration and networking

• Cheertalk: organizing a network for coaches to exchange experiences and share best practices

Access to resources

• Online platform: designing and creating an online platform where coaches can access training materials, forums for sharing ideas, and online workshops

Discipline and Regulations

Development and maintenance of the rulebook

• Updating the rulebook: maintaining and developing the rulebook for new competitions
• International guidelines: ensuring that the rules are consistent with international cheerleading guidelines and standards

Communication and education

• Training: organizing training sessions and workshops for coaches and judges to keep them informed about the rules and their changes
• Q&A sessions: planning and organizing regular Q&A sessions to answer questions about the rules and clarify any ambiguities

Enforcement and discipline

• Developing a disciplinary policy: establishing a clear disciplinary policy for rule violations, both during competitions and training
• Violations and sanctions: defining specific violations and associated sanctions, ranging from warnings to suspensions or fines

Investigation and reporting

• Incident investigation: investigating incidents and violations to render a fair and accurate judgment
• Reporting system: developing a system for reporting violations and incidents so that they can be systematically recorded and followed up on

Collaboration with other committees

• Joint workshops: organizing joint workshops with other committees to ensure coherence between rules, training, and competitions

Prevention and awareness

• Prevention programs: developing prevention programs to inform athletes about common violations and how to avoid them
• Ethical training: developing training sessions on ethical behavior and sportsmanship for both athletes and coaches
• Awareness campaigns: launching awareness campaigns about the consequences of violations and the importance of adhering to the rules

Team Belgium Worlds

Selection and preparation of the team

• Training schedule: developing an intensive training schedule to ensure the team is optimally prepared for the world championships, including weekly trainings, weekend camps, and special intensive training weeks
• Physical and mental preparation: organizing both physical training sessions and mental coaching to strengthen the team physically and mentally

Logistical support

• Travel and accommodation planning: helping with travel and accommodation arrangements for the team, including flights, hotels, local transportation, and meals
• Uniforms and equipment: assisting in providing professional uniforms, training clothing, and necessary equipment for the competitions
• Visa and documentation: helping athletes obtain the necessary travel documents and visas

Financial support

• Sponsorship and fundraising: organizing fundraising activities and seeking sponsors to cover the team's costs
• Subsidies: researching and applying for available subsidies for sports teams and athletes
• Activities and sales: organizing activities and sales to reduce the team's expenses

Promotion and PR

• Marketing campaigns: launching marketing campaigns to promote Team Belgium's participation in the world championships, both locally and internationally
• Social media strategy: using social media to provide updates on the team's preparations, events, and performances
• Media relations: collaborating with local and national media to ensure coverage of the team and their participation in the world championships

Support during the World Championship

• Team guidance: providing guides and support staff to assist the teams during the competitions
• Mental support: offering mental coaching and support to help team members manage stress and performance pressure

Evaluation and improvement

• Performance evaluations: conducting evaluations of the team's performances after the world championship to identify strengths and areas for improvement
• Collecting feedback: gathering feedback from coaches, athletes, and other stakeholders to improve future participation
• Reports and analysis: writing detailed reports and analyses of the team's participation and performances, including recommendations for future improvements

Community involvement and recognition

• Recognition events: organizing events to recognize and celebrate the teams' performances upon their return from the world championships

Application procedure:

Fill out the google forms to register to become a Committee member

Register here

Deadline: August 31st 2024