Cheer

General Information

Time Limits

Team or Rec – Rules & Restrictions

• Each team will perform a choreographed routine not to exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds (150 seconds).
• Up to 1 minute and 30 seconds (90 seconds) of the routine my be performed to music
• 1 minute must equal cheer.
• No voice-overs or words my be recorded to make the team’s vocal projection sound louder.

All Star – Rules & Restrictions

• Each team will perform a choreographed routine not to exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds (150 seconds).
• Music is required for all of the routine
• A .5 penalty will be assessed if music is not used for the entire routine.

Best Cheerleader – Rules & Restrictions

• Each participant will perform for a maximum of 90 seconds and in the following order: three consecutive jumps, tumbling pass, and a cheer.
• Music IS NOT allowed.
• A partner may not be used during the performance.
• Judging is based on voice projection, showmanship, cheer execution, spirit, and ability in the areas of jumps and tumbling, as well as overall impression.
• There will be a .5 penalty if more than five tricks are performed in your cheer and a separate penalty if the routine exceeds the time limit.

Top Stunt – Rules & Restrictions

• Groups of no more than 4 cheerleaders. May have only 1 male per group
• Participants must be 9th – 12th grade and must be from the same squad/school/gym.
• Groups will have no more than 45 seconds to perform their stunt sequence
• Each group must have at least 1 extended stunt from a full down
• Group will be judged on difficulty, execution, overall technique, and overall performance.

Overall General Rules

All teams will follow standard competition and safety guidelines as printed on the waiver form.

To ensure the competition runs as efficiently as possible, no teams will be allowed to change their performance order. Additionally, there will be no division changes allowed after the registration deadline. No refunds will be given once a team is registered.

Before the day of competition, all participants must complete the Release and Waiver Form. This MUST be signed by Parent or Legal Guardian in order for the participant to be able to perform. All Participant forms must be given to the Registration Table upon checking into the competition.

Competition Spectators

Friends and families are more than welcome to watch the cheer & dance competition. Tickets will be sold through the Chihuahuas box office and can be purchased before and on the day of competition. Buy tickets today for general admission!

• Admission – $15 plus tax
• Children under 3 – Free

Registration Checklist

• Complete Cheer Registration Form
• Check division
• List number of participants in each specific division
• Indicate number of teams and total due
• Complete online registration
• Registration form should be completed by February 17, 2024. Payment should be completed and/or postmarked by February 24, 2024.

Please, No Personal Checks

Methods of payment: School or business checks, money orders, school purchase orders or PayPal.

Late Fee Policy

It is extremely important we receive your payment before the deadline. If payment is not received by February 24, 2024, the prices will increase to:

• Team – $200/team
• Solos – $100/solo
• Exhibition – $200/exhibition

Refund Policy

A full refund will be made for any registered event up to the designated cancellation deadline. After the designated deadline, there will be no refund and arrangements for full payment will need to be made. If payment is not made by the designated deadline, responsible parties will need to arrange for payment ASAP.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of any registered event must be made in writing to Superior Festivals by the designated registration deadline.