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CHEER & DANCE
TEAM info
TUMBLING CLASSES
AND CLINICS
PRIVATE
INSTRUCTION
FLYER / STUNT
CLASSES
adult workout /
exercise classes
dance classes
hip hop/jazz/pom
THE 2008 GREAT
LAKES
tOURNAMENT OF
CHAMPIONS
10/26/08
meet the knights
GYM RENTALS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
COACHES
CERTIFICATION
Illinois Cheerleader Training Academy (ICTA) is a full service
cheerleading and dance gym providing allstar competition teams,
tumbling, stunting and cheer classes, adult exercise classes, preschool
activity classes, birthday parties, gym rentals, private instruction,
cheerleading camps and clinics, coaches training and safety certification.
In addition, a full line pro shop featuring all of the latest styles in
cheerleading clothing, shoes and accessories.
It is the mission of ICTA to build strong character and positive
self-esteem in our athletes. Through training, practice and competition in
the sport of allstar cheerleading and dance, we strive to prepare
children for high school, college and life beyond their school years.
ICTA opened its doors in Schaumburg, Illinois in May, 2003. The first
facility of its kind in Chicago's northwest suburbs, ICTA prides itself on
offering the highest quality training at a highly competitive price.
Beginning in 1996 as the Mt. Prospect Cheerleading Association, MPCA
offered children in grade school the opportunity to cheer competitively
without the added responsibility of supporting a sports team by cheering
games. This new concept caught on slowly in Chicagoland up until about
the year 2000 when new programs started popping up in the area. Over
the first few seasons, MPCA's Knights Allstars added 7 more cheerleading
and dance teams for ages 4-18, and in 2003, Illinois Knights Elite Allstars
were ranked in the top 10 nationally when they took 8th place at the
National Allstar Cheerleading Championship held in Orlando. Many more
national titles have followed since then. Due to the huge growth in the
program, the Knights moved into their own 8,000 square foot air
conditioned facility in Schaumburg in May, 2003 where all teams
currently practice.
I.C.T.A. is owned and operated by Sue Ryan. Sue has over 25 years of
cheerleading and coaching experience. She is the State Director in
Illinois for the US All Star Federation, the National Safety Certifier in
Illinois for the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and
Advisors and has coaching certifications from UCA, NCA, Cheer Ltd.,
Spirit Team, ACEP, IHSA and AACCA. She is a USASF certified competition
cheerleading judge, and judges at the local, regional, state and national
level.
