When was the first cheerleader association started?

When was the first cheerleader association started?

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The first cheerleader association was started in 1948. A gentleman by the name of Lawrence Herkimer living in Dallas, Texas, started the NCA organization which stands for National Cheerleading Association. And then in 1949 he started the first cheerleading camp which was held at Sam Houston State University.