This is where you belong

In my series, I showcase sports venues and communities where sports are accessible even to kids with special needs. First, I visited Veszprém Cheerleaders for a practice session to show: what this all means in practice, who they welcome, how the sessions are conducted, and who interested families can contact.

The series showcases initiatives made possible with support from the Veszprém–Balaton European Region of Sport 2026 program— real places, real opportunities, and the people who work day in and day out to ensure that sports are truly accessible to everyone.

Starting in September 2026, Veszprém Cheerleaders launched the “One Team, One Rhythm” inclusive exercise program, which aims to make sports and physical activity accessible to children with special needs.

Specific participation and the group most suitable for the kid should be determined based on prior consultation because which activity and what level of physical exertion is appropriate depends on the kid’s individual needs.

Several groups may be suitable, depending on age, abilities, and individual needs.

🟣 CHEER OVI – Movement with Joy! + Acrobatics

Even the youngest kids are invited to a playful, fun, and active session, where kids can playfully learn the basics of movement, dance, and acrobatics.

📍 Agora – Small Mirror Room
🗓️ Every Thursday | 5:00–5:45 p.m.
👧 Age Group: Preschoolers

🟣 HOBBI GROUP – Pom • Cheerleading

📍 Simonyi Zsigmond Elementary School of Music & Singing – Small Gym

🗓️ Every Friday | 4:15–5:15 p.m.
👧 Age Group: Up to 12 years old

🟣 HOBBY GROUP – Pom • Cheerleading

📍 Báthory István Sports School Elementary School in Veszprém – Auditorium

🗓️ Tuesdays | 5:15–6:15 p.m.
👧 Age Group: elementary school students

🟣 ACROBATICS

📍 Simonyi Zsigmond Elementary School of Music & Singing – Small Gym

🗓️ Wednesdays:

• 5:00 PM–6:00 p.m.— for those who cannot do somersaults yet
• 6:00 PM–7:00 p.m.— for those who can already do somersaults

When selecting the appropriate group, the kid’s current level of motor development is also taken into account.

🏆 COMPETITION GROUPS

Performance Cheer – Pom & Jazz

📍 Simonyi Zsigmond Elementary School of Music & Singing – Large Gymnasium

🗓️ Mondays | 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
👧 Age Group: Up to 12 years old

Performance Cheer – Pom & Jazz

📍 Veszprém SZC “SÉF” Catering and Tourism Technical and Vocational School – Gym
🗓️ Mondays | 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
👧 Age Group: 12 years and older

We also have a competition group for girls, but enrolment is based on an assessment conducted during the Monday practice.

For the competitive groups, children with special needs may also join based on individual consultation.

We are primarily looking for applications from childrenwho can engage in physical activity and community sports under appropriate conditions. For example:

• kids on the autism spectrum,
• kids with ADHD,
• kids with special educational needs (SNI),
• kids with social, learning, or behavioral difficulties,
• kids  with motor coordination difficulties,
• kids with mild mobility impairments,
• kids with other specific support needs.

Applications are processed on a case-by-case basis, as every kid is different. It is important to them that the activity be safe, enjoyable, and provide a sense of accomplishment for the kid.

If necessary, there is an opportunity to discuss the kid’s needs in detail with the parents in advance, their mobility, and which activities they can best participate in.

Veszprém Cheerleaders’ coaching staff is responsible for coordinating the inclusive training sessions.

Contact: Vanda Karbi, President and Head Coach of Performance Cheer

Contact information: +36 20 22 99 103 / karbi3@gmail.com