Team Competition

Team Definitions

• School/Rec teams are either: 1) Comprised of athletes from a single school, or 2) A recognized consortium of schools
• A Rec Team would be open to any dancer who meets team requirements (residency, age, etc.) without tryouts
• An All Star team exists mainly for the purpose of competition and has a specified selection process/criteria

Please contact Julie Fullerton, competition director, with questions/ clarifications of the above divisions.

School/Rec Team Devisions

Cheer Large Varsity (13+ members) Small Varsity (12- members) Varsity Co-Ed Varsity Non-Stunting JV Stunting and Non Stunt Freshmen Stunt and Non Stunt Middle / Junior High; Grades 6-9 (includes Rec teams; Stunt and Non Stunt) Collegiate All Star (Levels as warranted) Cheer Dance (The division will be divided as entries warrant. Teams entering this category compete in the cheer category and are subject to the $50 second routine fee. If this is the team's only performance they must pay the regular per person entry fee.)

Dance Varsity (The division will be divided evenly based on school enrollment) JV Middle /Jr. High (Grades 6-9) Elementary Collegiate All Star (All age levels are eligible to compete in Pom, Jazz, Open, Kick and Hip-Hop. Teams may enter as as many categories as they wish.)

All Star Dance Divisions

• Tiny: Average grade level of Kindergarten or younger
• Mini: Average grade level of 3.0 or younger
• Youth: Average grade level of 6.0 or younger
• Junior: Average grade level of 9.0 or younger
• Senior: Average grade level of 12.0 or younger
• Collegiate: Should enter Collegiate school division

Individual/Small Group Competition

Cheer Cheer Solos NOTE: Cheer solos will compete on the main mat prior to the team competition. We reserve the right to limit entries. Partner Stunt: 2 members plus spotter; will compete on main mat during team competition        Stunt Teams: 4-6 members; will compete on main mat during team competition

Dance Solos: Divided by school grade Duets: Based on average age Trios: Based on average age Ensembles: 4-6 dancers; based on average age Dance may be any style; divisions WILL NOT be separated based on style. All dance divisions will compete opposite of team schedule (i.e. high school solos will compete in AM; elementary will compete in PM).

Awards

Solo/Ensemble/Team Performance Awards

1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division. Additional awards will be added for divisions with more than 5 entries.

All elementary and middle school teams and individuals will receive an award.

ALL solo, duet, trio and ensemble awards will take place where the solo/ ensemble contest is held, immediately following tabulation of the session results. Awards will be given for the top three scoring individuals/groups. Awards will be extend to the five highest scores if entries warrant. HOWEVER: ALL dancers in grades 8 and younger will receive a medal. Those individuals/ groups who do not place in the award position will be called to the awards table by name IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER to receive a medal and scoresheet.

PLEASE NOTE: NO scoresheets and/or awards will be mailed (team or individual/ensemble.)