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UK Cheerleading Association

Pat Hawkins

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Our Guest this episode is Pat Hawkins, CEO of UK Cheerleading Association.

Pat has been instrumental in growing UKCA to more than 200k members but her first love was dance.

We hear how she successfully developed a career in the insurance industry whilst working as a professional dancer and dance teacher before being hooked by cheerleading.

During the episode Pat opens up about the challenges of building consensus and the ongoing journey to becoming officially recognised as a sport.

04:54

For me, a challenge is something I always take. I try to make a positive of anything that is negative.
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10:44

If I can assist others to move forward in their lives, that’s what I’ll do.
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26:12

It became clear that the two governing organisations would not pull together, and I moved forward with UKCA.
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33:57

Since 2000, UKCA have educated over 10,500 coaches.
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38:35

I would hope we can join together as governing bodies in the future as this sport deserves better, better recognition and better governance.
38:35

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