University/College Team Divisions 2008

All University/College teams will follow USASF/NACCC levels and guidelines.

See www.usasf.net for details.

Divisions Offered at CheerExpo Nationals 2008:

• University/College Teams may also enter the International Open Divisions. See Allstar/Club section of website for details.
• Stunt Groups and Individuals will be split by age (All University/College groups will compete at level 6)
• In order to be eligible for Worlds bids, a team MUST compete at level 5. The maximum number of individuals on a team for the Worlds competition is 36. World's Bids are for Allstar Teams only. The only way a university/college can be eligible is to compete at Level 5 in the International Division.
• CheerExpo reserves the right to cancel or combine divisions depending on registration in each division. If there are no other teams, or only one other team competing in your division, you will have the option to stay in the division you had originally choosen, or to combine with another division.
• Crossovers are permitted provided the following conditions are understood:
  • A participant will pay separately for each team/performance they compete with.
  • A participant may not compete on two teams in the same division. For example, Sally Sue who is 18 yrs old may compete with a senior dance team, a level 4 senior allstar team, a level 5 senior allstar team, an International Open team, a high school team, and an Open team; but she cannot compete on two Senior Level 4Allstar teams competing in the same division. She cannot compete against herself.  
  • It is highly recommended that coaches inform CheerExpo if their athletes perform with other teams at the time of registration, even though you must pay separately. All efforts will be made to accommodate a workable schedule. However, CheerExpo will NOT be held responsible for scheduling conflicts. For example, Sally Sue may end up competing with ABC school at the same time she is scheduled to practice with XZY All star team.
• For eligiblity guidelines for University/College teams, see the registration package (link below)

In addition to team competitions, other divisions will be available:

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 (Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, International Open, Senior and Open). 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 (Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, International Open, Senior and Open). 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

Partner Stunt Competition
The partner stunt competition will be open to open allstar/club team members and University team members. Each group must have 3 members (one base, one top/flyer, and one spotter). During the succession of stunts performed, the top/flyer may only touch down to the floor three times after the routine has started. Additional touchdowns will result in a 1 pt deduction per infraction. Routine length maximum is 1 minute. The routines must consist of stunts only and must incorporate music. There will be a .1pt deduction for each second over the time limit. A maximum of two partner stunt groups may represent each team. All partner stunt pairs will compete at level 6. See Score Sheet

Important PDF Forms & Files:

• CheerExpo 2008 University/College Team Registration Package click here.
• For a printable file with score sheets and judging guidelines for levels 2-6, please click here.
• For a printable file of all USASF divisions offered by CheerExpo click here. For your convenience this is also included in your registration package.
• Before registering, all applicants must read and agree to the General Competition Rules for Everyone. For your convenience this is included in the registration package above.