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Предлагаем для ознакомления официальное письмо Генерального Секретаря ICU Карла Олсона

15 February 2012

Dear World Organizations:

The ICU World Championships will hold the 2012 Opening Ceremonies on Thursday 26 April 2012 around 12:00 PM / Noon (exact time tentative) at the Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports HP Field House (formerly called the Milk House) in Orlando, Florida, USA. Currently, the ICU anticipates over 200 National Teams from nearly 80 Nations from around the world to be in attendance for the event & Opening Ceremony.

In celebration of the progress of global cheerleading; we are welcoming nation officials & cheerleading members to be part of the 2012 ICU Opening Ceremony, especially for the countries unable to send teams this year. We understand that cheerleading is in various stages around the world. Many people from many nations have committed a great deal to the youth of their nations through cheerleading, and we want to honor those individuals in this very important event.

Also listed below, please find the following in preparation for the 2012 ICU World Cheerleading Championships:

A). Notable items in preparation for the 2012 ICU Opening Ceremony and "Parade of Nations".

Please pass this along to your National team athletes and participating officials in preparation for this wonderful evening.

B). A preliminary list of nations who have been in contact with the ICU re: the World Championships.

Please review this list of nations -and RSVP on your nations attendance for the Opening Ceremony to help with our planning. Additionally, if there are any nations missing or any adjustments to this list, please RSVP as well and we will add them.

Thank you again for your assistance on this matter and for your support of global cheerleading!

Best regards,

Karl Olson
International Cheer Union

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A). Notable items about the 2012 ICU Opening Ceremonies & "Parade of Nations":

1). Parade of Nations Order of Introduction
*As previously noted; Nations will be in alphabetical order by NAME, with the host nation being introduced last.

2). Placard / Sign Carrier posting your country's name. (all provided by ICU)
*ICU will provide female volunteers who carry the name of your country during the "Parade of Nations".

*ICU will also provide the Placard / Sign bearing your countries name.

*Your Flag carrier & athletes / officials will follow the Placard / Sign Carrier (noted below) throughout the opening ceremony.

3). Parade of Nations Flag Bearer (person of your choice, all flags provided by ICU)
*We kindly ask each nation to select its Nation's Representative to carry your nation's flag for the "Parade of Nations"; National Teams & representatives will follow.

*ICU will provide ALL flags for the Opening Ceremony; however, individual athletes & fans are of course welcome to bring their own flags in support of their nation.

4). National Teams, Representatives, and officials dress/attire for the Parade of Nations.
*Dress/attire is to the discretion of each nation, as long as it is honorable to this very important event.

*Athletic warm ups, and/or uniforms are perfectly acceptable.

*Unified dress and/or business casual to even more formal attire might be common; however, not required. Representation of your nation is most important.

*Articles of clothing, attire & items that are representative to your nation's history,pride, and/or culture is also encouraged/welcomed in this important event.

5). VIP Section
*For Federation, Government & National Organizational officials not involved or selecting not to participate in the ICU Opening Ceremonies, there will be a designated VIP section for the Opening Ceremony as well as for the entire ICU World Championship. Please note: A VIP electronic request form will follow shortly to assist with this process!!

6). ICU Athlete Cultural Exchange (following opening ceremony, partner stunt competition & awards)
*Following the Opening Ceremony, the ICU Partner Stunt World Championships and Award Ceremony: the ICU will present the "ICU Athlete Cultural Exchange" immediately following.

*Designated for ICU National Team athletes & coaches only, it will be an opportunity for athletes/coaches from over 70 nations to gather together to celebrate global cheerleading.

*Photographs, DJ included.

*Great opportunity for souvenir trading (athletes are welcome to bring items to trade), as well as meeting athletes from around the world!

7). ICU VIP Reception (following opening ceremony, partner stunt competition & awards)
*Also following the Opening Ceremony, the ICU Partner Stunt World Championships and Award Ceremony: the ICU will present the ICU VIP Reception.

*Designated for National Team coaches (limit 2 coaches/team), Federation, Sport Authority & Government Officials
(more details to follow)

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B. ICU OPENING CEREMONY PARADE OF NATIONS
(Preliminary Nation Order of Appearance- placards, placard carriers and flags provided by ICU)

1. Argentina
2. Armenia
3. Australia
4. Austria
5. Bahamas
6. Barbados
7. Belarus
8. Belgium
9. Bolivia
10. Bosnia and Herzegovina
11. Brazil
12. Canada
13. Chile
14. Chinese Taipei
15. Colombia
16. Costa Rica
17. Croatia
18. Czech Republic
19. Denmark
20. Dominican Republic
21. Ecuador
22. Egypt
23. El Salvador
24. Estonia
25. Finland
26. France
27. Germany
28. Greece
29. Guam
30. Guatemala
31. Honduras
32. Hong Kong
33. Hungary
34. India
35. Indonesia
36. Israel
37. Italy
38. Jamaica
39. Japan
40. Kazakhstan
41. Kenya
42. Latvia
43. Luxembourg
44. Macedonia
45. Macau
46. Malaysia
47. Mali
48. Mexico
49. Moldova
50. Mongolia
51. Montenegro
52. Morocco
53. Netherlands
54. New Zealand
55. Nigeria
56. Norway
57. Panama
58. People's Republic of China
59. Peru
60. Philippines
61. Poland
62. Puerto Rico
63. Republic of Ireland
64. Romania
65. Russian Federation
66. Rwanda
67. Saint Kitts and Nevis
68. San Marino
69. Saudi Arabia
70. Serbia
71. Singapore
72. Slovenia
73. South Korea
74. South Africa
75. Spain
76. Sweden
77. Switzerland
78. Tanzania
79. Thailand
80. Trinidad & Tobago
81. Ukraine
82. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
83. England
84. Scotland
85. Northern Ireland
86. Wales
87. Venezuela
88. Virgin Islands
89. Zambia
90. Zimbabwe

91. United States of America