How do high school cheer competitions work?

At a typical cheerleading competition, teams perform a 2 and a half minute routine with music that includes stunts, jumps, tumbling. Teams are judged by a panel of cheerleading experts on difficulty and execution. The winner in each division gets a trophy and bragging rights.

What are the rules for cheerleading?

Cheerleading Rules 2021-22

• Be respectful. We expect complete respect to ALL cheerleaders, coaches, fans, and school personnel throughout the entire season.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Be determined.
• Manage your attendance.
• Absences.
• Care for your equipment.
• Pay attention to the game.

How do you judge a cheer competition?

Judge the amplitude, or height, of a movement. Listen for strong, enthusiastic voices. Cheerleaders’ voices need to project so that fans understand the rhymes; there should be no slurring or mispronunciations. Also check for appropriate cheer content.

What is the largest cheer competition?

National Cheerleaders Association Today, the NCA All-Star National Championship is the largest and most prestigious of its kind with more than 36,000 participants vying for a title.

Why can’t you wear nail polish in cheerleading?

All cheerleaders will be checked for fingernail polish and length at book check prior to games. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the cheerleader not being able to cheer during the game.

How many people should be on a high school cheer team?

As of 2020, all-star cheerleading, as sanctioned by the USASF, involves a squad of 5–36 females and males.

What is the highest score in cheer?

10 Highest-Scoring Routines From Day 1 Of The Cheerleading Worlds 2021

• Brandon All-Stars – Senior Black. Performance Score: 142.7.
• Cheer Extreme – Raleigh – SSX. Performance Score: 139.9.
• Cheer Extreme – Coed Elite. Performance Score: 138.05.
• Woodlands Elite – OR – Black Ops.