All-Star Individual Cheer Competions

[Fierceforever <3]

So, I'm interested in doing individual cheer competion and I've been looking online & I haven't found much information. Can someone give me tips,advice, and their own expierence doing it? Also age And skill divisions. I would be doing this through my Allstar gym and I know that nobody has done it before at my gym because it's such a small gym.

 

[mollymags]

The age levels are the same as they are for teams (senior: 10-18, junior: 14 & under, youth: 11 & under, mini & under). I believe most companies don't break down by skill level, so you could throw any skills as long as they're legal at level 5 or below (or level 3 for minis).

 

[cheerforeverever]

Typically there is only one skill division, where most kids will be throwing level 4/5 skills. Age groups depend on the competition, but many have mini, youth, junior, and senior just like regular team divisions. The routines usually consist of several tumbling passes, a jump sequence (possibly to a tuck or BHS layout/full etc.), the gym cheer with motions, and a short dance.

Example: Cheer Power Individual Guidelines

 

[omgitssydthekid]

The age levels are the same as they are for teams (senior: 10-18, junior: 14 & under, youth: 11 & under, mini & under). I believe most companies don't break down by skill level, so you could throw any skills as long as they're legal at level 5 or below (or level 3 for minis).

I've seen mini level 5 individuals before!

 

[newcheerdad]

The age levels are the same as they are for teams (senior: 10-18, junior: 14 & under, youth: 11 & under, mini & under). I believe most companies don't break down by skill level, so you could throw any skills as long as they're legal at level 5 or below (or level 3 for minis).

Jam Brands has had breakdowns in the past. I know that when my daughter did individuals at a COA event a couple of years ago we had to declare what level my daughter was competing in, and I do not believe there was a mini level 5 division available.

 

[mollymags]

I've seen mini level 5 individuals before!

There shouldn't be. USASF caps Minis at level 3 so they shouldn't be able to compete higher than that in individuals, or at least that's what I've been told. If a Mini wants to throw level 5 skills they should compete in Youth.

 

[omgitssydthekid]

There shouldn't be. USASF caps Minis at level 3 so they shouldn't be able to compete higher than that in individuals, or at least that's what I've been told. If a Mini wants to throw level 5 skills they should compete in Youth.

Oh I know! But I was just saying that I've seen my fair share of Mini level 5 individuals.

 

[The Sixth]

CP did it for years. At least when we did it 3-4 years ago, most EP's have categories (with slightly different names) such as Cheer Only, Best Cheerleader, and Elite Best. With the tumbling rules generally None, No twisting, and Twisting, respectively. As others have mentioned, age grids remain the same as team grids.

As far as advice, just research the websites of competitions you are targeting. Not all competitions offer individuals. But ones that do, will have scoresheets, and routine requirements. And be prepared for an early morning, as they typically hold that part of the competition before any teams perform. With that in mind, don't be shocked at the possible lack of spectators on hand, which for some can make it extra hard to get the energy level up.

 

[WizzyBizzy]

I've done them myself, and theyre tons of fun!
It always depends on the location with how many other individual routines will be there. I did them through CSG. Not many brands do them though.

 

[MomOf2ThatsMe]

The age levels are the same as they are for teams (senior: 10-18, junior: 14 & under, youth: 11 & under, mini & under). I believe most companies don't break down by skill level, so you could throw any skills as long as they're legal at level 5 or below (or level 3 for minis).

Is it still 3 & below for minis even though USASF got rid of the mini 3 division?

 

[MomOf2ThatsMe]

Oh, I was going to add, the divisions vary wildly depending on the EP. I know Spirit Sports broke their individual competitions down into not only ages but each level as well. They did the same for stunt groups too. I have seen it done as stated above where you just compete against all other minis doing individuals, regardless of ability. I have even seen it broken down into novice, intermediate, and advanced. And that was just last season, as I never really paid a whole lot of attention before.

 

[mollymags]

Is it still 3 & below for minis even though USASF got rid of the mini 3 division?

No, it would be 2 and below. Sorry, I totally forgot about Mini 3 being gone.

This is what the USASF age grid says about individuals:

"The divisions of "Group Stunt", "Partner Stunt" and "Individual" may be offered by an event producer at their discretion. The age, level and female/male restrictions designated above must remain in place for stunt divisions (i.e. no Mini Stunt Group may perform at L5)."