2012-2013 Individual/Small Group Divisions
Age Group Divisions
| DIVISIONS | AGE |
| Exhibition | Any Age |
| Special Needs | Any Age |
| Tiny | 5 years and under |
| Mini | 6-8 years of age |
| Youth | 9-11 years of age |
| Junior | 12-14 years of age |
| Senior | 15-18 years of age |
| Open | 18 and older (must have graduated high school) |
Age Divisions are determined by the age of the athlete as of August 31, 2012. All Individuals must compete within their qualified age division.
Duo, Small Groups and Stunt Groups will compete in the age division of its' oldest member.
*Stunt Division ages are listed below and are mandated by the USASF.
(See Guidelines for performance requirements)
Individual and Small Group Divisions
| DIVISION | ||
| Best Cheerleader | ||
| Elite Best Cheerleader | ||
| Elite Best Cheerleader Small Group | 2-5 members | |
| Best Dancer |
Youth & above MAY be broken into Hip-Hop, Jazz and Open Dance Divisions; Mini and Tiny will have Open Dance ONLY. |
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| Best Dancer Small Group | 2-5 members | |
| Cheer Only | ||
| Spirit Leader | ||
| Spirit Leader Small Group | 2-5 members | |
| Youth Stunt Group | 11 Years and under | M/F |
| Junior Stunt Group | 14 Years and under | Female only |
| Senior Stunt Group | Ages 12-18 | Female only |
| Coed Stunt Group | 12-18 Years of age | M/F |
| Junior Partner Stunts | 14 Years and under | M/F |
| Senior Parnter Stunts | 12-18 Years of age | M/F |
| Power Jumps | ||
| Power Tumbling |
The following divisions will be divided into Female and Male...
• Junior Elite Best Cheerleader
• Senior Elite Best Cheerleader
• Junior Elite Best Cheerleader Duo and Small Group
• Senior Elite Best Cheerleader Duo and Small Group
• Power Events age Junior and above
At Nationals, if a division does not have at least two competitors then the athlete must move into the next age bracket or do an exhibition performance.
An athlete may compete in Best Cheerleader or Elite Best Cheerleader, BUT NOT BOTH. During one season an athlete may move up to Elite Best Cheerleader after competing in Best Cheerleader. An athlete may NOT move from Elite Best Cheerleader to Best Cheerleader in the same season.
IMPORTANT: Cheer America will combine divisions in the interest of competition while maintaining fairness.
Group & Partner Stunt routines may be up to 60 seconds with music. The routine does not necessarily need to be choreographed to the music. Partner stunt participants must provide their own spotter. The spotter may not assist with stunts. Groups may have up to five members. Partner Stunts is two members.
Spirit Leader routines may be up to 90 seconds with music. The routine must include a cheer (over the music is allowed) and dance and should be designed to motivate the crowd. No tumbling is permitted. Participant must also incorporate at least three jumps.
Spirit Leader Group must include 2-5 competitors; routines may be up to 90 seconds with music. Male/Female combinations are allowed. The routine must include a cheer (over the music is allowed) and dance and should be designed to motivate the crowd. No tumbling is permitted. Participants must also incorporate at least three jumps.
Best Cheerleader routines must consist of three stamina jumps, tumbling skills, a cheer and dance. NO Lay-outs or Full Twisting Tumbling Allowed. All flips must be in a TUCKED position! All flips from a standing position must originate from a backhandspring (No standing back tucks). Aerial Cartwheels ARE Permitted. Time limit is 90 seconds. Music may be used for all or part of the routine. There is no limit to the number of incorporations (jumps, tumbling, etc.). Standing Tumbling: Flips must be performed in a tuck position and must be performed from a back handspring. Running Tumbling: Flips must be performed in a tuck position. No tumbling after a flip. No twisting skills allowed. Aerial cartwheels permitted.
Elite Best Cheerleader routines must consist of three stamina jumps, tumbling skills, a cheer and dance. Time limit is 90 seconds. Music may be used for all or part of the routine. There is no limit to the number of incorporations (jumps, tumbling, etc.). Tumbling skills are limited to Level 5 guidelines.
Best Cheerleader Small Group routines must include 2-5 competitors. Time limit is 90 seconds. Routines must consist of three stamina jumps, tumbling skills, a cheer and dance. Music may be used for all or part of the routine. There is no limit to the number of incorporations. No stunts allowed. Tumbling skills are limited to Level 5 guidelines.
Cheer Only routines must consist of a cheer not to exceed 30 seconds. No jumps, tumbling or music allowed.
Power Tumbling must include two running passes (corner to corner). Passes may be different. Passes will have a point value based on the degree of difficulty.
Power Jumps must include five stamina (connected) jumps of choice. Please be aware that variety is a category on the score sheet.
Best Dancer routines must not exceed 90 seconds. Props are allowed. A combination of any number of dance styles is allowed.
Best Dancer Duo routines must not exceed 90 seconds. Groups may include 2-5 participants. Props are allowed. A combination of any number of dance styles is allowed. Females and males will compete with one another.
