DIVISION BREAKDOWN

  • Solo:  1 Cheerleader or Dancer
  • Team Co-Ed:  At least 2 Males
  • Small Group:  4 to 6 Dancers
  • Small Group Stunt:  4 to 6 Cheerleaders (All Music)
  • Partner Stunt:  3 Cheerleaders  (All Music)

  • Partner Non-Stunt:  2 to 6 Cheerleaders (Perform Cheer, Chant, & / or Dance)

*Revised*  DIVISION GRADE LEVELS  *Revised*

  • Pee-Wee: K5 & Below
  • Elementary: 3rd & Below
  • Middle: 6th Grade & Below
  • Junior:  9th Grade & Below
  • Varsity:  12th Grade & Below
  • Collegiate / Independent:  College Freshman & Up
  • Open:  All Ages

Teams have the option of competing a grade level up and divisions must be selected by the grade level of majority of the team members.

ROUTINE TIME LIMITS

  • Solo Time:  1 minute 30 seconds
  • Partner Stunt Time (Cheer):  1 minute 30 seconds
  • Small Group Time (Dance):  1 minute 30 seconds
  • Team Time (Cheer / Dance):  2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Drill / Step Team Time:  2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Parent / Coach Time:  2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Mascot Time:  1 minute 30 seconds

Teams will not be penalized for routines less than the time limits listed above. 

DANCE DIVISIONS

  • Solo Pom, Jazz, & Hip Hop                            

  • Small Group Pom, Jazz, & Hip Hop

  • Team Pom, Jazz, & Hip Hop, Open (Prop, Break Dance, Kick, etc.)

CHEER DIVISIONS

  • Solo                                                           

  • Drill / Step Team                    

  • Partner Non-Stunt / Partner Stunt (All Music / All Stunt)       

  • Team Non-Stunt / Stunt                       

  • All Girl Small Group Stunt / All Girl Partner Stunt

  • Co-Ed Small Group Stunt / Co-Ed Partner Stunt

SPECIALTY COMPETITIONS

  • Parent / Coach

  • Mascot

  • HYPE Spirit Super Senior Scholarship

  • HYPE Spirit Cheer/Dance Coaches Award

  • Community Service Award

DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

    Independent:  The independent division is open to an individual or a group that wants to enter without being affiliated with a School, Gym, Studio, etc.  Independent Individuals or Groups must have an adult complete the registration form and provide their contact information.  Independent participants may be on a School or All-Star Team, but must register as a separate entity and pay the registration fees as described.

    Solo Cheer:  May (not must) include, cheer, chant, dance, and tumbling.

    Drill / Step Teams:  Performances in which the routine incorporates at least 80% cheering, chanting and stepping / hand clapping combinations.  Dance may be included, but must not be the majority of the routine.

    Parent / Coach (Cheer):  Parents &/or Coaches may join together for a cheer performance.  Routines may (not must) include, cheers, chants, dancing, & tumbling.

    Parent / Coach (Dance):  Parents &/or Coaches may join together for a dance performance.  Routines must be 100% dance.  Parents / Coaches may select their style of dance including but not limited to jazz, pom, and hip hop.  If parents / coaches wish to enter but keep it secret, please indicate this on your registration form and your performance will not be posted on the website or program.

    Mascot:  Teams may bring their school / team mascot to participate in a crowd response / involvement performance.  This division will be judged by the audience.  Performances may include, but is not limited to dancing, tumbling, props including signs, stools, trampolines, etc..  Mascots may work individually or with their school's cheer or dance team for their performance.   

For additional competition information contact Jessica at 414.530.5377 or jessicas@hypingitup.com