Scoring & rules hub

Every official scoresheet, rulebook, and age grid — organized by tier. All links go directly to the governing body's own documents. No copies, no paywalls.

Copyright notice: All documents are owned by their respective governing bodies. Cheer Collective links only — never hosts copies. USASF docs require member login for some materials. Always check the issuing body for the most current version.

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Scoring Glossary

Plain-English definitions: bid, range, MOST, driver, comparative scoring, and 25+ more terms.

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For Coaches

Rules & scoring deep-dives

Beyond the official PDFs — plain-English explainers on how a routine is actually scored, what costs points, and where the level lines are drawn.

How Scoresheets Work

Difficulty vs. execution, the sections, and the MAX / range / MOST language.

Deductions Explained

Falls, boundaries, time, and the costly legality deductions.

Level Progression

L1–L7 skill boundaries and legal-vs-illegal basics.

All-Star Scoring

USASF rules, United Scoring rubrics, OCS scoresheets, IASF Worlds docs, and Age Grid eligibility.

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Key Documents

● USASF Cheer Rules 2025-26
● USASF Age Grid 2025-26
● United Level Appropriate Docs (L1–6)
● OCS Prep & Rec Rubrics

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School / High School

NFHS Spirit Rules Book, USA Cheer Safety Manual, UCA/NCA school event scoring, and state athletic association guides.

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Key Documents

● NFHS Spirit Rules 2025-26
● USA Cheer Safety Manual
● UCA School Scoring
● NDA School Scoring

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College Cheer & STUNT

College cheerleading rules, UCA/NCA nationals scoring, and the complete STUNT the Sport rules (first NCAA Championship 2027).

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Key Documents

● USA Cheer College Rules 2025-26
● UCA College Nationals Scoring
● STUNT the Sport Official Site
● STUNT NCAA Championship Hub

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Rec / Youth Cheer

Pop Warner rulebook, YCADA scoring packets (effective June 1 each year), Varsity Spirit youth events (Spirit Celebration, Spirit Sports), AYC, and AAU.

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Key Documents

● Pop Warner Rulebook 2025-26
● YCADA General Rules & Scoring 2025-26
● Varsity Spirit Youth & Rec Scoring
● AAU Cheerleading Handbook

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International & Worlds

ICU World Championship rules, IASF international scoring used at The Cheerleading Worlds, and FISU university competition rules.

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Key Documents

● ICU 2026 World Championship Rules
● ICU Sport of Cheer Rules 2026
● ICU ICC 2026 Rules
● ICU Championships Hub

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