🎄 Mid-Season Recap (S3.17)
- janie724
- Jan 12
- 2 min read
Episode aired on December 16, 2025
In this special episode of the Kick’s Cheer Podcast, we take a real moment to hit pause and reflect on the first half of Season 3. The final episode of 2025, with a festive holiday vibe, but more importantly, an honest conversation about what has shaped Quebec cheerleading over the past few months.
Podcast stats, standout episodes, competitions, showcases, Worlds bids, international projects, recognition, and what’s ahead for 2026, nothing is off the table. We laugh, we go off on tangents, we own who we are, and above all, we say things exactly as they are.
📊 Two years of podcasting and its impact on Quebec cheerleading
In just two years, the Kick’s Cheer Podcast has become a credible and respected voice within Quebec cheerleading:
37,000+ audio downloads
57,000+ YouTube views (podcast episodes only)
An engaged community of parents, coaches, athletes, and event producers
And no, this was never supposed to be “just a few episodes.”
⭐ Standout episodes from Season 3
This half-season was packed with conversations rooted in real-life cheerleading realities:
🎯 Small gym vs big gym – a topic that hits everyone
📘 Cheerleading rules – complex, sometimes frustrating, but essential
🌍 The Worlds and international cheer
🤝 Competition locations, from the event producers’ perspective
🎉 Memorable guests: athletes, coaches, and key figures in the sport
One thing ties all these episodes together: they’re honest.
🌍 Quebec cheerleading on the international stage: France
One of the biggest highlights of this mid-season recap:👉 The Super Kick's Weekend in France
A first of its kind, entirely in French
Attentive, engaged coaches taking notes
A real exchange, not a one-way lecture
📣 Confirmed: we’re heading back to France in October 2026.
Quebec cheerleading has strong expertise, and Europe clearly recognizes it.
🏆 Competitions, showcases, and Worlds bids
The 2025–2026 season is starting earlier and stronger than ever:
More structured showcases
Higher technical level as early as November
A packed December schedule (including regionals)
The Worlds bids game has officially begun
The episode also tackles a misunderstood reality:👉 bid refusals, modern roll-downs, and Worlds team strategies
It’s no longer just about performance. It’s also about cost, timing, and long-term vision.
🏅 Leadership, recognition, and 2026 projects
This mid-season also marks several major milestones:
🏆 Leadership Award of the Year
🌟 Nomination – Personality of the Year (35+)
📚 Development of judge education and training
🏗️ Creation of practical tools to grow cheer in new regions
The goal is clear: grow the sport, not just the organizations.
🚀 What’s next?
2026 is coming fast.🎉 The 100th episode is on the way.
In the meantime:
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🎧 Enjoy episode S3.17 – Mid-Season Recap
Happy holidays. See you in 2026.
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