Which scoring system does all-star cheer use?

It depends on the event producer. USASF/IASF rules govern skill legality at sanctioned events and The Cheerleading Worlds, Varsity Brands events (NCA, UCA, Cheersport, JAMfest and others) use the United Scoring system, and independent events use OCS (Open Championship Series) scoring. Always confirm which system is in effect with your event producer before choreographing.

What is United Scoring?

United Scoring is the scoring system used at all Varsity Spirit-owned events, including NCA, UCA, Cheersport, JAMfest, Spirit Celebration, and Spirit Sports. Its published Level Appropriate documents define which skills count toward each level’s scoring ranges — the document your routine is measured against.

OCS (Open Championship Series) is the independent all-star scoring system used at Open events and the AllStar World Championship. It uses weighted national rankings — updated weekly — so teams on different judging panels can be compared fairly across the country.

Where can I find the official USASF age grid?

USASF publishes the cheer age grid as a PDF each season — the birth-year eligibility chart for every all-star division — along with an early-release preview of the following season. This page links the current USASF-hosted documents.

How do I know which scoresheet my team will be judged on?

Check with your event producer. Varsity-owned events use United Scoring, independent events typically use OCS, and USASF rules define legality at sanctioned events — the scoresheet follows the producer, not the team.

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All-star cheer uses multiple scoring systems. The system you use depends on which event producer you're competing with. Check below for USASF, United Scoring (Varsity events), and OCS (independent events).

All-Star cheer uses multiple scoring systems depending on which competition you're attending. The big three are: USASF/IASF (used at The Cheerleading Worlds and most sanctioned events for rules/legality), United Scoring (used by Varsity Brands events like NCA All-Star Nationals, UCA, Cheersport, JAMfest), and OCS (the independent alternative used at non-Varsity events and the AllStar World Championship). Always check with your event producer to confirm which system is in effect before choreographing.

USASF — Governing Body Documents

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USASFRules Book2025-2026

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USASF Cheer Rules 2025-26

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025

Master rules document for all USASF-sanctioned all-star cheer competitions. Defines legalities at every level.

💬 For parents: The rulebook your coach uses to decide what skills go in your routine. Every USASF-sanctioned event uses these rules.

All-Star Cheer Scoring Documents

USASF — Governing Body Documents

United Scoring — Varsity Spirit Events (NCA · UCA · Cheersport · JAMfest · Spirit Celebration · Spirit Sports)

OCS — Open Championship Series (Independent Events)