Scholastic Cheerleading Divisions 2008
(excluding Nova Scotia school teams)

All School teams will follow USASF rules (see www.usasf.net).

For a printable list of divisions offered click here. This has been included in your registration package for your convenience (see below).

For a printable file with team performance score sheets and judging guidelines for USASF levels 2-6 please click here

Before registering, all applicants must read and agree to the General Competition Rules for Everyone. This has been included in your registration package for your convenience. This file also includes event information.

All school teams must include in their registration package an official letter from the athletic department or principal of the school stating that they have given permission to the team to participate at the competition.

To print the Scholastic Registration Package click here.

In addition to team competitions, there will also be other fun divisions including:

Individual Competitions:
The floor routine will be scored on all individual cheerleading elements including cheer, dance, motions, jumps, and tumbling. Failure to complete at least one element from each of the above will result in a score of 0 for that portion of the score sheet. Gymnastics ability is not essential to compete but it will be scored for all competitors. Cheerleaders are permitted to perform any cheerleading element, provided it does not violate their general team rules. The routine length is Max. 1:30 (one minute 30 seconds). Music MUST be used in the choreography. A maximum of two individuals may represent each team. Stunt Groups and Individuals will be split by age (Youth, Junior, Senior, etc). Each age group will compete at the highest level offered by their age division (i.e. all senior stunt groups will compete at level 5; all youth stunt groups will compete at level 3, etc). See Score Sheet.

Stunt Group Competitions:
Stunt group routines should consist of stunts only, without cheer, dance or gymnastics. Background music MUST be used in the choreography. During the succession of stunts performed, the top/flyer may only touch down to the floor twice after the routine has started. Additional touchdowns will result in a 1 pt deduction per infraction. Time limit is 1 minute Max. The stunt group MUST consist of two bases, one back spotter, one top/flyer, and one front spotter (5 people in total). Stunt groups MUST adhere to their team rules. A maximum of two stunt groups may represent each team. Stunt Groups and Individuals will be split by age (Youth, Junior, Senior, etc). Each age group will compete at the highest level offered by their age division (i.e. all senior stunt groups will compete at level 5; all youth stunt groups will compete at level 3, etc). See Score Sheet.

Dance Team/Group Competitions
See dance competition link in menu bar. There must be at least 5 members per dance group. See Score Sheet.

Questions? Contact Laura at (250) 890-0106 or email info@cheerexpo.net.