ORLANDO - The IUPUI cheerleading team will head to Florida this week to compete in the UCA College Nationals at Walt Disney World Resort. The 12-member team has been training for months and hosted multiple showcases to prepare for this weekend's competitions. 

Head coach Alex Martin Csiernik's squad departed on Thursday (Jan. 12) and will begin competition on Friday (Jan. 13). The roster is comprised of seniors Gabrielle Keating and Alyssa Kelly, sophomores Winnah Beard, Kaitlyn Courtney, Abby Hueston, Peyton Myers and Gabriella Vermillion and freshmen Macy Doublin, Katie Huang, Taya Johnson, Josie Jones and Gracelyn Owens. 

The UCA College Nationals brings together the top cheerleaders, dancers and mascots from across the country each season. 

Those wanting to follow the action can watch on Varsity TV.