General Rules

• Good sportsmanship will be enforced at each Cheer USA Championships Events any team/individual that display un-sportsmanlike behavior will have a 10-point deduction from their total score.  No one is allowed to approach the judges at any time.
• Cheer USA Champions are Awarded National Jackets, one jacket per individual.  Dance Teams usually compete in multiple categories. In a case where a dance team is the only participate in multiple categories only ONE National Jacket will be awarded and the team will still have to meet the required score to receive National Jackets.  Cheer USA reserves the right to substitute awards for the additional routines.
• All teams must have 2 copies of music and a representative from the team available to run the music.  Music must be cued and brought to the music section once team is on deck.  No more than a 5-second lead time is allowed.  NEW!  Coaches must have competition music on a CD.  Remember the volume on a CD is much clearer than a cassette tape. 
• The importance of a clean routine must be the teams # 1 priority. 
• Teams must remember to practice in the designated practice area.
• Cheer and Dance teams will perform on the same floor unless otherwise noted.   The Performance floor is a 54' X 42' 9 rolls Spring Floor, the warm-up area is a 54' X 42' Cheer Foam Floor & a 12' x 60' Tumble Strip unless otherwise noted.
• New! Each division that applies to the participant's age applies as of August 31, 2010 that applies to the participant's age this season. Be sure to check www.usasf.net for changes to safety rules/guidelines.
• Proof of age may be required along with registration if a team/individual is accused of team/individual age/grade violation.
• However, Cheer USA has no way of knowing if an illegal participant will be performing at the events.
• All coaches are required to sign a Code of Conduct Form. It has been brought to our knowledge that due to the rise of competitiveness in the sport and gyms becoming closer in location there has been an increase in rivalries. Cheer USA Championships has reserved the right at each of our events/competition to: Warn a gym/team's head coach on 1st occurrence, Assess a 10-point penalty on the 2nd occurrence and Disqualify on the 3rd occurrence for unsportsmanlike or unsafe conduct by a coach, competitor or parent. As leaders of the Cheer/Dance Community, let's teach our Athletes to be good sports. 

  Other Fees  

• New Early Bird, On-Time, and Final Fees. Your registration date determines your registration fees. Door registration can only be paid with cash, money order, or cashier check.  (No Exceptions) (For complete breakdown of fees Click on the Competition Fees Link!)
• NEW! Spectator Fees reflect increase in Venue Prices! Spectator Fees: $12 One-Day Pass for Regional Events; $15 One-Day Pass - $30 Weekend Pass (No Program) $35 Weekend Pass (Program Booklet included) for National Events. 
• NEW! (Children 6 and under are FREE)    
• Remember participant's pay per performance.
• (Cheer USA reserves the right to change these fees if necessary)

Other Questions? 

• Teams that have questions concerning any legality verification should submit all questions in writing because of differences in interpretation and terminology (no phone calls please). 
• Cheer USA reserves the right to add, change, omit or combine divisions for any reason.   
• YES, Teams and or Individuals can compete at the TEXAS OPEN NATIONALS even if the team and or individual have not competed with us prior to the Texas Open Nationals.  Individual's need Coach's Approval. 
• Teams must have a Compliance Form and Code of Conduct Form on file with Cheer USA before competing.  Once forms are on file they are good for the entire competition season.  Only Cheer USA forms are accepted. NO E-MAIL Registration!!
• There are different forms for each division, be sure that you fill out the correct form.  Only Cheer USA forms are accepted.
• Forms are due in office by the specified due date.   (No phone in registration please).  Checks will be accepted from Schools/Sponsors, Booster Clubs, Gyms, and Leagues, Only!  Absolutely No personal checks accepted.  No checks will be accepted 2 weeks prior to competition ONLY a Money Order, Credit Card Payment, or Cashier Check will be accepted.

CHEER USA RULES, updated on May, 10.

Contact # 832.259.1264

Email: cheer@cheerusachampionships.com