-Cheer Routine Length: Each team will be given 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform their routine. All or part may be performed to music. Prep teams will be given a total of 2:00 minutes.
Timing will begin with the team’s first movement or sound, and end with the last movement or sound. There will be a 5-point penalty assessed for going over the time limit... No penalties for any routines under the time limit.
-Music: Please bring your music on a mp3/iPod/iPhone or CD. DJ services will be provided to play your music; however, a representative from your team must remain at the music stations during the performance.
-Performance Floor: Cheer teams will perform on a competition size mat (7 strips). There will be a 5-point deduction for stepping off the mat.
-NOVICE routines: This division is for limited/non-stunting & tumbling teams. Teams in the novice divsions must not perform ANY stunts above waist level. Two leg prep is premitted. Back walkovers are the highest tumbling skill a novice team can perform.
-Judges & Score Sheets: A panel of knowledgeable judges will evaluate team performance. The Head Judge’s score will be used to decide placement in the event of a tie. Score sheets will be available at the announcer’s table immediately following your Award Ceremony.
-Jump-off: Each participant will show 2 different and non-connected jumps. All teams may register up to 5 cheerleaders for the Jump-off competition. The Jump-off is Pre-Registration ONLY. No changes may be made to Jump-off entries after the final registration date. ($7/jumper)
-Tumble-off: Each participant will show their BEST RUNNING PASS. All teams may register up to 5 cheerleaders for the Tumble-off. The Tumble-off is Pre-Registration ONLY. No changes may be made to Tumble-off entries after the final registration date. ($7/tumbler)