Team Divisions
Recreation:
A recreation team is defined as a team that practices under the direction
of volunteer coaches is sanctioned by a recreation, Y.M.C.A. or other
community based organization. Coaches are non-professionals.
All Star:
An All Star team is defined as a team that’s primary function is to
compete. The team is affiliated with and practices out of an all star gym.
School and C.Y.O:
A school team is defined as a cheerleading team whose members attend the
same school, and they perform for school functions and sports events.
College:
A college team is defined as a cheerleading team whose members are
currently enrolled at the same college, and perform for college functions
and sports events.
Open:
All team members must be 17 years of age or older and out of high school.
International Open:
Teams can only compete to Level 5. Division is open for ages 14 and older;
can consist of international and national teams. Routine may be all music
or part music.
Special Olympics:
Every member needs to be a special needs athlete. Registration fees are
waived.
Parent/Coach:
Members must either be parents of children within the organization or
coaches of teams within the organizations. Teams do not compete,
exhibition only. Routines should contain jumps, tumbling, cheer, dance and
stunts. Routine should be fun and safe!!
Exhibition:
Every team receives an “exhibition” trophy. Teams do not compete against
other teams. Not eligible for Grand Champion.
Combined Division Policy:
Recreation, School, College and All Star divisions will not be combined.
Note: Recreation, School and College cheer teams may elect to register in
an All Star division.
Time Limits
Recreation Cheer teams: 3 minutes (may be all music)
School Cheer teams: 3 minutes (may be all music)
College Cheer teams: 3 minutes (no more than 2 minutes of music allowed)
All Star Cheer Teams: 2 min. 30 seconds (all music)
Individuals 1 min. 30 seconds (may be all music)
Partner Stunts 1 min. 30 seconds (all music)
Recreation and School Guidelines
Safety Rules and Regulations:
At all Complete Cheer & Dance Championships Events Recreation and School
teams will follow the National Federation of High School Spirit Safety
Rules, with the following exceptions;
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Use of a spring floor is allowed;
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Use of temporary spirit tattoos are allowed (must be school/mascot
related and not offensive);
To purchase a copy of the NFHS rules you may visit their web site at,
www.nfhs.org, or you may call 317-972-6900. For any legality questions
please email rules@completecheeranddance.com, please put legality question
in the subject line of the email.
* A deduction will be taken for any routine that contains choreography,
music or uniforms that is considered inappropriate. The routine will not
be eligible for Grand Champion.
Specialized Divisions
Non-Tumbling: (Recreation and School)
Please read your team may qualify for this division
Important: you do not have to change your routine to be in this division.
Here at Complete Cheer & Dance Championships most of us started our
coaching careers in either a recreation or school cheerleading program,
because of that we realize and have experienced the frustrations of
competing with minimal tumbling skills. We have all seen the score sheets
where a judge has written, add more tumbling! We are aware that in most
Recreation and School programs, a coach can not require tumbling classes.
With that in mind we created this “Non-Tumbling” division. To compete in
this division, the routine can have no tumbling more advanced than a back
handspring. No more than 50% of the team may perform a back handspring or
a back handspring(s) tumbling pass. The routine may incorporate full team
cartwheels, forward rolls, backward rolls, round offs, and tumbling passes
(as long as you stay within the 50% rule guideline). No points will be
deducted for tumbling in this division**, however please note, no points
will be awarded for tumbling either. The teams in this division will not
be judged/scored on tumbling. Teams will only be judged on stunts, tosses,
jumps, dance, cheers, motions etc. Please refer to the Non-Tumbling score
sheet for the exact judging criteria and scoring breakdown. This division
is perfect for teams that have strong stunting skills but minimal
tumbling.
**Note a deduction will be taken if a cheerleader performs any tumbling
skill more advanced than a back handspring. I.E. Tucks, aerials, lay-outs
would be illegal.
Non-Stunting Division:
This division was designed for the schools and recreation programs where
stunting is not allowed. No stunting or tosses are allowed in this
division.
Mascots:
Mascots will only be counted as a team member when they “participant
within the routine” (i.e. cheer, chant, dance etc.) A mascot whose custom
obstructs their vision or is overly cumbersome, may not be involved in any
stunt, tumbling or be a spotter.
All Star Rules and Guidelines:
USASF and NLCC rules are entirely compatible with Complete Cheer and Dance
Championships rules. If your routine is legal in USASF and NLCC
competitions, then it will be legal in ours. Our rules can be found on our
web site or you may call our office and we will be happy to email them. As
you read our rules, you will find that we have given you the coach a
little more “play” room with tumbling and stunts. Our rules were written
with the coach and choreographer, especially those with smaller teams, in
mind as well as the safety of our cheerleaders. Please read through our
rules and if you have any questions on legality or stunts please email our
office at Rules@completecheeranddance.com. It is also important that you
also refer to our glossary for definitions of certain cheerleading
terminology and rules.
* A deduction will be taken for any routine that contains choreography,
music or uniforms that is considered inappropriate. The routine will not
be eligible for Grand Champion.
College Rules and Guidelines:
Our rules and guidelines for colleges are available on our web site. If
you would like a copy of our rules via email or regular mail please call
our office or email us at Rules@completecheeranddance.com. Please note, in
order to compete in our college division, all cheerleaders must meet the
requirements established by the university they are attending.
* A deduction will be taken for any routine that contains choreography,
music or uniforms that is considered inappropriate. The routine will not
be eligible for Grand Champion.
Code of Conduct:
* All directors, coaches, and participants agree to conduct themselves in
a civil and sportsmanlike manner. Any unsportsmanlike behavior will result
in a deduction taken from a team’s score or the team’s disqualification.
* All Competitors, directors, coaches, and studio owners agree to abide by
the judge’s decision. Any questions or concerns about scores shall only be
made to an event mangers or owners. Under no circumstances is anyone
allowed to approach a judge, tabulation or judge’s table.
* It is the responsibility of the director, coach, or owner to make their
participants, participant’s family and friends aware of all the rules
pertaining to each event.
Awards:
Grand Champion Award:
At each event there will be an Overall All Star, Recreation, School and
College Grand Champion. A unique and very special “trophy” will be awarded
to the Grand Champion team. The teams that are awarded the title “Grand
Champion” will be invited back the following year to compete at the same
event for free to defend their Grand Championship Title! After being
crowned Grand Champion, if a team competes at future events with Complete
Cheer & Dance Championships, they will be announced as a Grand Champion
Team when they are introduced on the performance floor. A Grand Champion
title will also be awarded in the Individual and Partner Stunt divisions.
Team:
Every Cheerleading team will receive a trophy.
Individuals:
Individuals will be awarded trophies for 1st – 3rd place. All other
participants will be awarded participation medals and certificates.
Partner Stunts:
Partner Stunts will be awarded individual medals for 1st – 3rd place. All
other participants will receive participant medals and certificates.
Gold Certificates:
All Individuals, Partner Stunts and Teams that receive an average score of
90% or above, will receive a gold certificate.
Specialty Awards:
Choreography Award:
In each division, Recreation, School, All Star and College, a special
award for outstanding choreography.
Sportsmanship Award:
This honor is awarded to the organization or team that demonstrates
courtesy, sportsmanship and respect. This award will be chosen by our
event managers.
Judges Award:
This award will be presented to the routine that is the “showstopper” of
the day. This award may be given to a team, individual and/or partner
stunt. The award winner will be selected by the judges as the routine that
is spectacularly arresting and appealing. More than one may be awarded at
each competition.
Additional Specialty Awards specific to each event will be posted on our
web site.
Competing Against a Score:
An average score of 75% must be reached when competing against a score in
order to be awarded first place.
Disputes and/or Inquiries
When a question arises concerning a team’s performance, a legality call,
team placement; please see the registration/concierge desk to request a
meeting and to fill out an inquiry form. Depending on the nature of the
inquiry, an appointment will be made with either the head judge,
competition manager or owner of the company. Response time will be
dependant upon the situation and availability of the appropriate party
concerned.
Proof of Age/Grade
If a challenge is made against a team for an age/grade violation, the
coach or director will be required to provide legal verification of the
participant’s age/grade. Only a coach and/or director may file a protest
and can only summit a complaint against a team in their own division. A
fee of $100.00 is required at the time the protest is filed. If the
protest is found to be valid, a full refund shall be given. If a
participant is found to have competed illegally, then the team will be
disqualified and all awards will be revoked and team standings will be
adjusted accordingly. If the protest is found to be invalid, then no
refund will be made and our staff will be having a nice dinner.
Additional Information:
Registration:
Registration must be received in our office by 5:00 p.m. ET of the
official registration deadline date. Any registrations received after that
will be considered late and incur a $5.00 per participant charge. At the
time of registration Complete Cheer & Dance Championships needs the
following forms to be completed. (Please be sure to completely and clearly
fill out each form)
- Official Team Registration form, please clearly type
or print the teams name;
- Team Roster (remember to include t-shirt sizes and
mark all flip-floppers/crossovers)
- Team Medical and Release waiver;
- >Payment
Entries are not considered “received” until all forms are
turned in and payment is received.
When registration is received, a confirmation email will be sent to the
director of the organization. Within 72 hours of receiving your
registration, an email containing your receipt/invoice, event
informational packet and notification if we are in need of additional
information.
Payment:
Payment may be made by Money Order, Organizational, School, Business or
Cashiers Check. Personal checks will be accepted BUT must be received in
our office 28 days prior to the event. We also accept Purchase Orders from
school or recreation organization. Coming soon we will be accepting credit
cards. If paying by debit credit card, please include notation if there is
a daily limit attached to the debit card.
- Make all checks payable to “Complete Cheer & Dance
Championships”
- There is a $35.00 processing fee for all returned
checks.
Cross Over/Flip Flopper Policy and Fees:
Crossovers are allowed but are NOT allowed to perform on a team that is
more than 2 ability Levels from his/her Highest Level Team at each
competition. Please be aware that the performance time of one team may
conflict with the warm-up time of another. Complete Cheer & Dance
Championships will do it’s best to avoid any conflicts during warm-ups
and/or performance times but can not give any guarantees that a conflict
will not occur. Teams/organizations bear the burden of any crossover
conflicts. All registration forms must denote all crossovers.
Crossover fees are $35.00 per competitor.
*Note if a competitor is on a cheerleading squad and a dance team within
the same organization, then the crossover fee would apply to the dance
team registration.
Warm-Up:
Stretches, Spacing, Stunting or placement of participants may not be done
in the hallways and outside areas. Every team will be assigned ample
warm-up time prior to competing. If due to unforeseen circumstances
(sickness, injury) additional time or a place is needed to realign a
routine etc. please see the event director and every effort will be made
to accommodate the request.
Performance Order: Performance order will be emailed to coaches 10
days before the competition. The performance order will be posted online
one week prior to the competition. Any changes that are requested after
the posting of the performance order may incur a $50.00 fee.
Spotters:
Spotters will be provided at every event for all divisions with stunting.
Teams will not be allowed to have their own staff or coaches spot their
routines on the performance floor. Exception: Special Needs Teams. All
teams will be required to provide their own spotters during warm-up.
Spotters may only be waived on the performance floor in levels 4 and up
with a release waiver signed by the coach and/or director of the
organization. The waiver form will only be provided at the coaches meeting
the day of the competition.
Music: Each team must furnish its’ own music on a high quality CD
or cassette tape. Cassettes should be cued and ready to start. Each
CD/tape should be clearly labeled with the team name and contact
information. The CD should only contain one music selection. A coach or
team representative must stay at the D.J. table during the entire
performance. This person is responsible for starting and stopping the
music. We can not be responsible for lost, misplaced, broken CDs and/or
Cassettes. Complete Cheer & Dance Championships highly recommend that a
back-up copy of music be available in case of malfunction.
Coaches’ Room:
At every event there will be a designated room for coaches. This room is
designed as a place coaches can relax and have a break. You must have
valid coaches’ credentials to access the room. Credentials will be given
to each coach at event check in. We ask that coaches please keep the room
clean and free of clutter. Coaches may not use this room for storage; any
items left unattended will be removed.
Complete Cheer & Dance Championships will not be responsible for any lost,
stolen or misplaced items.
Dressing/Changing Rooms:
At every event dressing rooms will be available to participants who flip
flop within their organization. It is the responsibility of participants
and coaches to keep the dressing room area clean and clear of debris.
Please do not leave any valuables in the dressing room; we will not be
responsible for any lost, stolen or misplaced items.
Signs, Banners and Poms:
It is the responsibility of the coach, director, participants or
designated person to quickly place the props prior to the routine and to
expeditiously remove the prop(s) after the routine is completed.
Media/Publicity Release:
It is understood, when registration is received, all Complete Cheer &
Dance Championships competitors, directors, schools, studios, parent and
participants grant the right/permission to use its name and/or likeness
for press releases to all types of media and on our web site.
Absolutely no smoking, alcohol or illegal substances are permitted at
any event, inside the facility, within the boundaries of the facility or
dressing rooms.
For any questions or for more information you may contact Complete Cheer &
Dance via email or phone.
Info@completecheeranddance.com
Rules@completecheeranddance.com
410-519-6383
866-519-6998 (fax)
Media/Publicity Release:
It is understood, when registration is received, all Complete Cheer &
Dance Championships competitors, directors, schools, studios, parent and
participants grant the right/permission to use its name and/or likeness
for press releases to all types of media and on our web site.
