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All Star Cheerleading: Cheerleaders, Squads, Competitions, Routines And Divisions
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Published: October 30, 2007
Since its inception, cheerleading has constantly been evolving. No longer are squads simply cheering on football teams, many of today's cheerleaders are in it for the competition. The argument for cheerleading's sport status can be found in the heart of every all-star cheerleading gym across the world.
All-star cheerleading is separate from cheering in a school program. Most schools have uniforms lent to its members, and require performance at sporting events as a basis for the team. All-star cheerleading offers the thrill of performance without the demanding schedule of multiple basketball games in a week or the hectic traveling football games. Most all-star cheerleaders are the talented daredevils who seek out harder stunts, increased tumbling instruction, and more athletic teammates. All-stars may pay a higher price, purchasing uniforms and paying for accessories, but the rewards of the focused team are many.
Attending and performing at competitive events excites most all-star cheerleading participants. All-star squads often perform at multiple venues, trying to earn trophies, jackets and monetary prizes. Some competitive organizations will sponsor the winners of their competition to advance to Worlds. All-star Cheerleading Worlds is a USASF sponsored competition that allows only the best of the best to perform against each other. Smaller all-star cheerleading gyms may start out with one or two competitive events per year, building up to the stamina of the larger programs. No matter the size of the all-star gym, the standards for all-star cheerleading are set and enforced by the United States All-Star Federation.
The USASF is the guiding force for many all-star competitions. According to its rules, all-star cheerleading teams are composed of five to 36 members. Some organizations have separate divisions for different sized teams. For instance a small junior level team may have between five and 20 participants, while the large junior level team may have 21-36. Squad numbers are restricted because with greater numbers, larger pyramids may be built, more dynamic transitions may be done, and it is an easy way to help keep competition fair.
In addition to team numbers, all-star cheerleading is given other performance guidelines. Most routines include all-music background with a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of time. While that seems like a short time, routines are constantly moving and participants are often surprised at the amount of stamina required. Routines get harder as the level and divisions get higher. A senior open team may perform according to level six guidelines, while younger teams may start at level one. Teams with level six clearance can perform pyramids up to two and half people high – something only seen the school cheerleading world by collegiate squads. Level one cheerleaders are learning, therefore concentrating on pyramids less than shoulder height, with simple tumbling skills. The USASF posts the rules and regulations for each all-star cheerleading level on their website.
The increasing difficulty is one reason all-star cheerleading exists. Most school programs have begun limiting the amount of stunting and tumbling that can be done, simply for insurance and safety reasons. Some school teams cannot stunt at all, and therefore the talented athletes at that school look for all-star cheerleading gyms to join a team with difficulty. All-stars are rewarded for their hard work at competitions, becoming the dedicated performers with crowds cheering for them.
Sources:
"JAMFest! Cheer and Dance Competitions: Awards & Gifts." JAMFest Events. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.jamfest.com/Events/Awards_Gifts.asp.
"USASF 2008 Cheerleading Worlds." Usasf.net. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/frmDefault.aspx?cn=worlds2008 .htm.
"USASF Cheer Divisions for 2007-2008." Usasf.net. 31 July 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/Documents/Rules/07-08/Age%20G rid%2007-08%20--%20Rev%207-31-07.pdf.
"USASF Cheer Rules for 2007-2008." Usasf.net. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/frmDefault.aspx?cn=0708Rules. htm.
All-star cheerleading is separate from cheering in a school program. Most schools have uniforms lent to its members, and require performance at sporting events as a basis for the team. All-star cheerleading offers the thrill of performance without the demanding schedule of multiple basketball games in a week or the hectic traveling football games. Most all-star cheerleaders are the talented daredevils who seek out harder stunts, increased tumbling instruction, and more athletic teammates. All-stars may pay a higher price, purchasing uniforms and paying for accessories, but the rewards of the focused team are many.
Attending and performing at competitive events excites most all-star cheerleading participants. All-star squads often perform at multiple venues, trying to earn trophies, jackets and monetary prizes. Some competitive organizations will sponsor the winners of their competition to advance to Worlds. All-star Cheerleading Worlds is a USASF sponsored competition that allows only the best of the best to perform against each other. Smaller all-star cheerleading gyms may start out with one or two competitive events per year, building up to the stamina of the larger programs. No matter the size of the all-star gym, the standards for all-star cheerleading are set and enforced by the United States All-Star Federation.
The USASF is the guiding force for many all-star competitions. According to its rules, all-star cheerleading teams are composed of five to 36 members. Some organizations have separate divisions for different sized teams. For instance a small junior level team may have between five and 20 participants, while the large junior level team may have 21-36. Squad numbers are restricted because with greater numbers, larger pyramids may be built, more dynamic transitions may be done, and it is an easy way to help keep competition fair.
In addition to team numbers, all-star cheerleading is given other performance guidelines. Most routines include all-music background with a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of time. While that seems like a short time, routines are constantly moving and participants are often surprised at the amount of stamina required. Routines get harder as the level and divisions get higher. A senior open team may perform according to level six guidelines, while younger teams may start at level one. Teams with level six clearance can perform pyramids up to two and half people high – something only seen the school cheerleading world by collegiate squads. Level one cheerleaders are learning, therefore concentrating on pyramids less than shoulder height, with simple tumbling skills. The USASF posts the rules and regulations for each all-star cheerleading level on their website.
The increasing difficulty is one reason all-star cheerleading exists. Most school programs have begun limiting the amount of stunting and tumbling that can be done, simply for insurance and safety reasons. Some school teams cannot stunt at all, and therefore the talented athletes at that school look for all-star cheerleading gyms to join a team with difficulty. All-stars are rewarded for their hard work at competitions, becoming the dedicated performers with crowds cheering for them.
Sources:
"JAMFest! Cheer and Dance Competitions: Awards & Gifts." JAMFest Events. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.jamfest.com/Events/Awards_Gifts.asp.
"USASF 2008 Cheerleading Worlds." Usasf.net. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/frmDefault.aspx?cn=worlds2008 .htm.
"USASF Cheer Divisions for 2007-2008." Usasf.net. 31 July 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/Documents/Rules/07-08/Age%20G rid%2007-08%20--%20Rev%207-31-07.pdf.
"USASF Cheer Rules for 2007-2008." Usasf.net. 2007. 28 Oct. 2007. http://www.usasf.net/frmDefault.aspx?cn=0708Rules. htm.
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