Cheer competitions involve teams performing choreographed 2.5-minute routines set to music, featuring high-level stunts, tumbling, jumps, and dance.
Judged on difficulty, execution, and showmanship, they are divided by age (Tiny to Senior) and skill levels (1-7). Major events include UCA Nationals and The Summit.
All-Star Cheerleading:
Teams, not affiliated with schools, focus solely on competition, performing high-energy routines with music.
School/Sideline Cheer:
Incorporates traditional cheers with signs, poms, and megaphones, along with an entertainment routine.
STUNT:
A head-to-head, four-quarter format focusing on the athletic components of cheer.
Routine Structure:
Typically 2.5 minutes long, featuring stunts, pyramids, jumps, and tumbling.
Scoring:
Based on difficulty, technique, crowd-leading, and overall impression.
Levels: Ranging from Level 1 (beginner) to Level 7 (elite).
Bids:
Invitations to prestigious end-of-season events like The Summit or The World Championship.
Divisions:
Separated by age, team size, and skill level.
Scoresheet:
The document detailing how points are awarded for skills.
Pack Accordingly:
Bring uniforms, shoes, bows, and extra hair accessories.
Comfort:
Wear comfortable shoes for walking between venues.
Schedule:
Events often run all day, with awards at the end.
Major competitions are often held at venues like the Walt Disney World Resort
