We, the representatives of Cheer & Cheer Dance in Australia, wish to advise that we do not have confidence in Gymnastics Australia (GA) and believe they are not the best representatives for Cheer & Dance in Australia   Our belief stems from Gymnastics Australia failing to fulfil their responsibility of the three basic objectives required by an impartial governing body:   1.     To help to grow and develop interest and participation in cheer throughout Australia 2.     To promote safety and safety education for cheer in Australia 3.     To represent Australia in international cheer competitions   We feel that Gymnastics Australia lacks basic knowledge about cheerleading; and in failing to understand the fundamentals of our sport, fails to encourage growth.  We also feel that GA lack the connections required to secure appropriate assistance to support teams for international competition.   As such, we the undersigned, respectfully request that Gymnastics Australia step down as Australia’s cheerleading & cheer dance governing body so that we may form & appoint a peak body made up of true stakeholders & representatives who understand our sport.   Furthermore, we request that GA forgo their recognition as the Australian member of the International Cheer Union (ICU) so that we can move forward with true international representation at ICU World Championships, and other national and international events.