Imogen Ross, a young cheerleader from Camira, is turning an undefeated season into an international chance to compete, and she is now calling on the local community to help cover the travel costs to get there.
According to her fundraising page on the Australian Sports Foundation, Ross’ team were the undefeated 2025 state and national cheer champions and have been selected to represent Australia at their first international competition in Canada.
The team is set to compete at the Association for International All Star (AIA) Global Tournament in Montreal from July 15 to 20, 2026, as listed on AIA’s official event information.
A Trip Earned Through Competition
Imogen has trained in cheer for more than five years and hopes the trip will help her keep improving as an athlete. The campaign describes the Canada event as a rare opportunity for the team to compete internationally and share what they can do on a global stage.
A community social media post supporting the fundraiser also points to the workload Imogen has carried alongside cheer, describing her as balancing training with being a school captain and staying active in school programs, including dance, senior strings and choir.
What the AIA Global Tournament Is
AIA describes itself as an international organisation working to build a more inclusive and transparent community for All Star cheer and dance, with a focus on bringing together gym owners, event producers and athletes worldwide.
The organisation says its international tournament rotates across hemispheres every 18 months, with regional competitions held more regularly. AIA also states it aims to support long-term growth in the sport by creating a structure that allows different stakeholders to have a say in its direction.
AIA says its mission is to unite the future of All Star cheer and dance through a “For All Star, by All Star” approach, working with nearly 30 independent event producers and inviting teams from more than 15 countries through 85 qualifying events, covering a wide range of levels and styles in the sport.
How Locals Can Help
Imogen’s fundraising appeal asks for donations of any size to help cover the costs associated with travel and competition in Canada. Donations are being collected through the Australian Sports Foundation page, with the campaign focused on helping her take up the team’s place at the international competition.
Published 15-Jan-2026
