CHEER ABILITIES.
Different strengths. One team. A new competitive cheerleading opportunity for disabled athletes at Notts Hotshots, Nottinghamshire.
A place on the mat. A place on the team.
We're preparing to introduce a dedicated Cheer Abilities team at Notts Hotshots. Created for athletes with disabilities who meet the relevant Cheer Abilities division criteria, the programme will focus on teamwork, progression, confidence and the excitement of performing together.
There is no expectation to arrive with cheerleading experience. Our aim is to get to know every athlete and plan safe, appropriate opportunities for them to take part.
Real cheerleading.
Built around the athlete.
Our first season will be shaped by the athletes who join us and the support each person needs.
Belong
Make connections, share achievements and be part of the Hotshots team environment.
Progress
Explore adapted cheer motions, movement, dance, formations and suitable skills at an individual pace.
Perform
Work towards showcases and appropriate competition opportunities, subject to readiness and event eligibility.
Designed for eligible disabled athletes.
This is a dedicated Cheer Abilities team, not a unified division mixing disabled and non-disabled competitors. Athletes must meet the disability and age requirements of the division in which the team competes.
We welcome enquiries from families and athletes who think this could be the right pathway. Where eligibility is uncertain, we'll discuss it privately rather than asking anyone to share medical information through a public form.
The team age bracket and exact division for 2027/28 will be confirmed against the applicable SportCheer UK and event-organiser rules. Joining the interest list does not guarantee eligibility or a team place.
The team is intended exclusively for athletes whose disability meets the applicable competition division requirements. We will check this sensitively before any placement.
We will use the 2027/28 age grid and confirm the appropriate team age category. A date of birth helps us make the correct assessment.
The tryout will be an opportunity to meet the coaching team and explore suitable movement and cheer activities.
We will speak with athletes and families about communication, access, and relevant support needs before arranging participation.
Your next steps.
We're building the priority interest list now. The full details are still being prepared.
Register interest
Share the athlete's name, date of birth and the best contact details for future information.
Hear from Hotshots
We will share July 2027 tryout information and explain the eligibility and participation process.
Meet the team
Eligible athletes will be invited to an appropriate tryout or introductory assessment before any placement decision.
Your questions,
answered.
When are tryouts?
We are planning Cheer Abilities tryouts for July 2027. The specific day, time and format will be shared with our interest list once confirmed.
Is this team exclusively for disabled athletes?
Yes. This is being developed as a dedicated Cheer Abilities team for athletes who meet the relevant disability eligibility requirements. It is not planned as a unified team.
What ages can take part?
We will confirm the age range against the 2027/28 competition rules once available and the team's division is decided. Please provide the athlete's date of birth when registering interest so we can check accurately.
Does my child need to know how to tumble or stunt?
No previous cheer experience is needed to register interest. Suitable participation and activities will be assessed individually, with safety and accessibility at the centre of our planning.
Do we need to disclose a diagnosis now?
No. The interest form should collect only basic contact and age information. Our team can discuss eligibility and any relevant support requirements privately at the appropriate stage.
Will the team compete?
Our ambition is to offer showcases and suitable competition experiences. Event entries, divisions and dates will be confirmed once we know the team's makeup, readiness and eligibility.
Be part of
what comes next.
Add your details below to receive information about Cheer Abilities tryouts at Notts Hotshots. Registering interest is free and does not commit you to joining the programme.
Questions about the programme? Email the team