As an event producer, our goal is to provide ALL athletes in the cheer and dance industry with high quality events. Please note, we will have a division available for every athlete and team. If you are uncertain which division you belong in, please contact dusty@cheermaxcompetitions.com Below are the divisions we will be offering for the 2021-2022 season.
1. All Star Cheer
2. Competitive Cheer with Open Tumbling- This division will follow the industry standard levels/rules/scoring with the exception of allowing all tumbling skills in any division.
3. Traditional Rec. Cheer Division- A cheer and/or chant must be performed. Mount and Non-Mount divisions are offered.
4. School Cheer and Dance Division- Team is affiliated with a governing school organization. Mount and Non-Mount are offered.
5. Dance (All Star and Studio) Division- Teams that are NOT associated with a school.
1. All Star Cheer
2. Competitive Cheer with Open Tumbling- This division will follow the industry standard levels/rules/scoring with the exception of allowing all tumbling skills in any division.
3. Traditional Rec. Cheer Division- A cheer and/or chant must be performed. Mount and Non-Mount divisions are offered.
4. School Cheer and Dance Division- Team is affiliated with a governing school organization. Mount and Non-Mount are offered.
5. Dance (All Star and Studio) Division- Teams that are NOT associated with a school.
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ALL Star Cheer DIVISIONS
All Star Cheer Divisions
- Novice
- Prep
- Elite
- International
- Open
- Open Non Tumbling
- Non Building
AGE Groups
An athlete must meet the age requirement. Click here for the 2021-2022 All Star Cheer Age Grid.
RULES
We will follow industry standards. Click here for Cheerleading Rules & Guidelines 2021 - 2022
Competive Cheer with Open Tumbling DIVISIONS
Competitive Cheer with Open Tumbling- music only based routines. This division will follow the industry standard levels/rules/scoring with the exception of allowing all tumbling skills up to Level 6 in any division.
- Extreme Division- will follow industry standard Elite levels and scoresheet. Exceptions: age grid modifications and all tumbling up to Level 6 may be performed in any division.
- Novice Division- will follow industry standard novice levels and scoresheet. Exceptions: age grid modifications and all tumbling up to Level 3 may be performed in any division.
Rules
- Extreme Division- will follow industry standard elite level rules for General, Stunt/Pyramids, Dismounts, and Tosses. All tumbling up to Level 6 may be performed in any division. Click here for rules
- Novice Division- will follow industry standard novice level rules for General, Stunt/Pyramids, Dismounts, and Tosses. All tumbling up to Level 3 may be performed in any division. Click here for rules
SCORING
- Extreme Division - Will follow industry standard Elite levels and score sheet. Exceptions: All tumbling up to Level 6 may be performed in any Elite division. Tumbling skills must meet the minimum level standards for scoring. Higher level tumbling skills above the registered level will NOT receive higher difficulty scores. Execution will be scored on all tumbling, including skills above the registered level. Click here for scoring.
- Novice Division - Will follow industry standard Novice levels and score sheet. Exceptions: All tumbling up to Level 3 may be performed in any Novice division. Tumbling skills must meet the minimum level standards for scoring. Higher level tumbling skills above the registered level will NOT receive higher difficulty scores. Execution will be scored on all tumbling, including skills above the registered level. Click here for scoring.
Traditional REC DIVISIONS
Traditional Rec. Cheer Division- A cheer and/or chant must be performed. Mount and Non-Mount divisions are offered. Division may be split into:
A. Affiliated- Team is affiliated with a governing sports organization. The organization must include cheerleading bylaws and cheerleading safety rules as part of their charter. Team supports, is affiliated with, and is required to “cheer for” all scheduled games in their organization during the regular season. A public game schedule must be available for review.
B. Non-Affiliated- Team is NOT affiliated with a governing sports organization. The organization includes cheerleading bylaws and cheerleading safety rules as part of their charter. Team is not required to “cheer for” games.
A. Affiliated- Team is affiliated with a governing sports organization. The organization must include cheerleading bylaws and cheerleading safety rules as part of their charter. Team supports, is affiliated with, and is required to “cheer for” all scheduled games in their organization during the regular season. A public game schedule must be available for review.
B. Non-Affiliated- Team is NOT affiliated with a governing sports organization. The organization includes cheerleading bylaws and cheerleading safety rules as part of their charter. Team is not required to “cheer for” games.
- Max (Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, and Senior) - Comparable to industry standard Level 1/2. Mount and Non Mount offered. Divisions may be spit/combined in spirit of the competition. Schools will NOT compete against other teams from the same school, divisions will be split further as needed
- Extreme (Youth, Junior, and Senior) - Comparable to industry standard Level 3-5. Mount and Non Mount offered. Divisions may be spit/combined in spirit of the competition. Schools will NOT compete against other teams from the same school, divisions will be split further as needed.
- Game Day - Must include cheer, chant, fight song and dance.
AGE GRID
RULES
All divisions will follow AACCA & NFHS Rules. It is the responsibility of the school/organization to follow any additional rules set forth by their governing authority, state, district, school, etc.
Additional Rule Restrictions for Max Division and Additional Rules for Game Day Division.
School Cheer & Dance DIVISIONS
Team is affiliated with a governing school organization. Mount and Non-Mount are offered.
Coaches will enter the names of all competing athletes in online registration system. Rosters may only include students of the registered school. Athlete must not have graduated and is currently eligible to compete. School divisions are determined by the team member in the highest grade level. Coaches are allowed to update their roster by adding athletes as the season progresses. Coaches may only enter warm-up during the sessions in which their organization is competing.
Coaches will enter the names of all competing athletes in online registration system. Rosters may only include students of the registered school. Athlete must not have graduated and is currently eligible to compete. School divisions are determined by the team member in the highest grade level. Coaches are allowed to update their roster by adding athletes as the season progresses. Coaches may only enter warm-up during the sessions in which their organization is competing.
- Max (Elementary, Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity) - Comparable to industry standard Level 1/2. Mount and Non Mount offered. Divisions may be spit/combined in spirit of the competition. Schools will NOT compete against other teams from the same school, divisions will be split further as needed
- Extreme (Elementary, Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity) - Comparable to industry standard Level 3-5. Mount and Non Mount offered. Divisions may be spit/combined in spirit of the competition. Schools will NOT compete against other teams from the same school, divisions will be split further as needed.
- Game Day - Must include cheer, chant, fight song and dance.
- Dance - Dance categories will be hip hop, pom, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, open.
- College - Team is affiliated with a governing college. Will follow AACCA College Safety Guidelines: stunts up to level 6, pyramids up to level 6, and tumbling up to level 6.
AGE GRID
RULES
Dance DIVISIONS
Dance Divisions
- Hip Hop - Routines emphasize the high energy street style movements with an emphasis on execution, style, creativity, body isolations & control, rhythm, uniformity, and musical interpretation. Routine may also put an additional focus on athletic incorporations such as jumps, jump variations, combo jumps and other kicks.
- Jazz - Routines incorporate stylized dance movement and combinations. Emphasis is placed on proper movement execution, extension, control, body placement and team uniformity.
- Pom - Routines emphasize synchronization and visual effect, clean and precise motions, strong pom technique and incorporate dance technical elements. Visual effects include level changes, group work, formation changes, the use of different color poms, etc. All styles of dance may be used. Leaps, turns and jumps will be allowed. No other props allowed.
- Kick - Routines emphasize control, height uniformity, extension, top points, timing and creativity of a variety of kick series and patterns. Kicks should be performed throughout the routine. A kick is described as one foot remaining on the floor while the other foot lifts with force.
- Contemporary/Lyrical - A contemporary or lyrical routine is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and classical ballet. Emphasis is placed on control, expressive movement, dynamics, alignment, uniformity, and communication.
- Variety - Open division emphasizes variety, creativity, and fun. Routines should incorporate a minimum combination of two (2) dance styles listed above. Props may be used.
Age Groups
SCORING
