The IFC's primary activities are organized through standing Commissions that are each responsible for some aspect of the development of cheerleading worldwide.

[2] The IFC was formed in 1998 during the 3rd meeting between the European Cheerleading Association (ECA) and the Japan Cheerleading Association (JCA) on July 5, 1998 at the Sky Bridge Hotel in Malmo, Sweden.

[4] From June 12, 2016 IFC was an Associate Member of the SportAccord recognized World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).

][9] with regards to the official cheerleading governing body the termination or expulsion [p. 158][10] of the IFC Associate membership was on the agenda at the 2018 WDSF Annual General Meeting .

However, cheerleading organisations in countries or regions where there is no approved or recognised national association/federation in existence may also apply for membership.