Cheerabilities
Inclusive Cheerleading with Unity Allstars
At Unity Allstars, we believe cheerleading is for everyone. Our Cheer Abilities teams are designed for athletes with additional needs, providing an inclusive, empowering, and joyful environment where every athlete can shine. With a focus on building confidence, teamwork, and physical skills, our program celebrates the unique abilities of each participant while fostering lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we’re excited to announce our plans to expand the Cheer Abilities program with the launch of an adult team in the near future. The new team will offer adults with additional reds the opportunity to experience the thrill of cheerleading in a supportive and spirited community.
At Unity, we’re not just building teams – we’re building a family where everyone has a place to cheer.
Team Platinum
The aim of Unity Allstars Platinum is to create an environment where children can develop their skills, feel safe and really feel like they belong somewhere as part of a team! It also gives parents a chance to meet other parents of children with additional needs.
Classes are run by Chloe Redmonds, an experienced SEN cheer coach with a decade of experience behind her running a SEN Cheer programme within our local community (Surrey Twisters Sunshine). Chloe, along with additional Unity volunteers, work with these athletes to ensure that they enjoy fun and safe classes.
Class Info
Day: Mondays
Time: 16:00-16:45
Cost: FREE
Open to children with any additional needs and learning difficulties aged 5-15.
Classes will be completely free of charge, but there will be an annual membership fee of £50 that will be due after your first month of joining the team. This cost covers a T-Shirt, hair scrunchie, and your insurance to train with us for the year. If you are loving the classes and want to commit before the one-month mark, you can pay your membership fee early and receive your t-Shirt and scrunchie then!
If you have a child interested in joining, or know someone who would like to join please contact Chloe by emailing sencheer@unityallstars.com
Team Gold
Another strand to the Unity programme is Unity Allstars Gold. We are England’s first ever competitive Special Abilities cheerleading squad for young people with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities in the Peterborough area. Set up and coached by Sarah Bedford and Amee Garala, who was previously a member of the first Unity AllStars team, Amee has since pursued her dream of providing the opportunity to cheerlead for these talented individuals. To see the faces of these young people achieve and build their self confidence is just incredible.
Unity Allstars Gold (previously known as Unity Superstars) are really are leading the way for special abilities teams across the UK. They have been in existence now for five years and in that time have celebrated many successes. They have performed at local events, including the London 2012 Olympic torch relay at Wansford, as well as having competed at ICC and Future Cheer competitions, both at a regional and national level.
The team also represented the UK at the very prestigious USASF Cheerleading Worlds Championships in Florida, USA in 2010. Not only did many dreams come true in America, many were created which is what Gold are all about: striving for excellence and being the best we can.
The coaching staff inspire, challenge and believe in these talented athletes and are always looking to welcome new members.
Class Info
For further information or if you have any questions about Gold please email amee@unityallstars.com
“As a parent of a child with special educational needs, finding the right activities that are both inclusive and genuinely enjoyable can be a challenge. Unity and team Platinum has been an absolute gem for our daughter and our family. From the moment she joined, we saw her confidence bloom. The coaches are not only skilled but incredibly kind, patient, and understanding of every child’s individual needs. This group doesn’t just focus on cheerleading—it creates a sense of belonging. Our daughter looks forward to every session, and the joy it brings her is truly heartwarming. She’s developed not only physical skills but also friendships, teamwork, and self-belief. We couldn’t be more grateful for the safe, supportive, and empowering environment Unity provides. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our daughter’s life!”