{"id":329,"date":"2018-09-19T20:33:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T20:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/?page_id=329"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T19:44:30","slug":"rules-scoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/rules-scoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules &amp; Scoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='overlay-hero-small wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex  vc_row-no-padding b-lazy  ' id='' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/background-1-1440x275.png' ><div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>School Rules &amp; Scoring<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<!--accordion_sidebar_generated--><div class='accordion-sidear ' id=''><ul class='accordion-sidebar-link'><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e049de9_12746667' href='#'>USA Cheer Membership<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04d428_83010639' href='#'>School &amp; Rec Divisions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04daa1_61634713' href='#'>School &amp; Rec Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04de00_04579655' href='#'>School &amp; Rec Stunt &amp; Pyramid Progressions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04e1b5_46559222' href='#'>School &amp; Rec Scoring Guidelines &amp; Score Sheets<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e051d47_68171855' href='#'>College Divisions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0520e3_67913840' href='#'>College Rules &amp; Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0524c6_97709520' href='#'>College Scoring Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e052984_56709006' href='#'>College Sample Score Sheets<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e055bb1_73304656' href='#'>Criteria for Selecting Judges<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056139_69605441' href='#'>Judge Selection \u2013 Example Conflicts of Interest<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0564e5_76063932' href='#'>Scoring &amp; Legality Review Process<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056720_88985624' href='#'>Judge Directory<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056919_47054852' href='#'>Interested in Judging?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='wrap-square-promo margin-bottom-35 hide-sm hide-md' id=''><div class='square-promo'><a href='http:\/\/stjude.org\/teamup' title='' target='_blank' rel=''><img width=\"330\" height=\"330\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>USA Cheer Membership Requirement<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e049de9_12746667' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>USA Cheer Membership<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>REQUIREMENT<\/strong><br \/>\nAll school coaches, choreographers and personnel wishing to access the warmup area, backstage or coaches&#8217; box must have a USA Cheer Membership.\u00a0 At least one coach, preferably the head coach, must have the Cheer Coach Membership.\u00a0 The Cheer Coach, STUNT Coach or Professional Membership is acceptable for all other personnel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">When checking in at Varsity Spirit\u00a0competitions, you will now simply provide proof of membership for each\u00a0person\u00a0from your organization who wishes\u00a0to go into the warmup area, backstage or coaches\u2019 box. Upon proof of membership, each coach will receive a wristband that will allow them access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/usacheer.org\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Membership Requirement<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>High School, Junior High, Middle School, Elementary<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04d428_83010639' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>School &amp; Rec Divisions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26-27-DIVISION-LISTING-2.0.pdf\">View 2026-2027 Divisions<\/a><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crowd Leading Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Routine Length: 2:30 minutes (Music up to 1:45 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced<\/li>\n<li>Grade Levels: Junior High\/Middle School, Junior Varsity\/Freshmen, Varsity, Coed Varsity, Non-Building, Non-Tumbling, Junior Club<\/li>\n<li>These divisions offer the best of both worlds! Crowd Leading divisions emphasizes crowd leading ability with crowd effective material. Routines in these divisions will still include transitional stunts and pyramids but the cheer section will encourage a crowd response as if you were leading the fans at an actual game! Teams can use all sideline appropriate props such as signs, poms and megaphones in their routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Performance Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Routine Length: 2:30 minutes (Music up to 1:45 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced<\/li>\n<li>Grade Levels: Junior High\/Middle School, JV\/Freshmen, Varsity, Coed Varsity<\/li>\n<li>Does your team excel in skills and performance environments? NCA Performance divisions showcase the athleticism of cheerleading with a focus on visual elements. Teams competing in these divisions have routines that consist of transitional stunts, pyramids and a cheer. The cheer does not have to encourage crowd participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Game Day Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Routine Length: 3:00 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Grade Levels: Junior High\/Middle School, Junior Varsity\/Freshmen, Varsity<\/li>\n<li>Bring your sidelines to the spotlight in an NCA Game Day Division! Teams combine their Band Chant, Game Day Cheer, and Fight Song along with a Game Day situational response to showcase in one 3:00 minute performance. Game Day divisions are the perfect way to transition material you already have and practice on the sidelines for the national floor. Cheer teams also have the option to bring their dancers, mascots and band members to compete in the Game Day Rally division (previously called Spirit Program Division). This division celebrates how spirit programs work together to enhance their school Game Day and Rally experience!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04daa1_61634713' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>School &amp; Rec Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2025-2026 School Rule Book:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-Rules25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Updates<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View <\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>2025-2026 Legality Verification:<\/em><em><br \/>\nComing Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Level Restrictions:<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-level-restrictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Deductions and Violations:<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-violations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04de00_04579655' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>School &amp; Rec Stunt &amp; Pyramid Progressions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2025-2026 Stunt Progressions:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-StuntProgressions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>2025-2026 Pyramid Progressions:<\/em><em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-PyramidProgressions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e04e1b5_46559222' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>School &amp; Rec Scoring Guidelines &amp; Score Sheets<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2025-2026 School Scoring Guidelines:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-advanced-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADVANCED<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-novice-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOVICE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NCA-intermediate-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INTERMEDIATE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-gameday-guideline\">GAMEDAY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-overall-guidelines\">OVERALL<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-execution\">EXECUTION<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>2025-2026 School Division Overview:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/watch?v=1mTOgToJsUY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>2025-2026 School Score Sheet Samples:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-game-day-ss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-performance-s-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-crowd-leading-ss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowd Leading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-non-tumble-ss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-Tumbling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nca-non-building-ss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-Building<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/23-24-Mascot-Merger.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High School Mascot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>College<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e051d47_68171855' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>College Divisions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2024-2025 College Cheer Divisions:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NCA-24-25-College-divisions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>2024-2025 College Game Day Division:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NCA-NDA-College-Gameday-rules-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0520e3_67913840' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>College Rules &amp; Restrictions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2025-2026 NCA &amp; NDA Collegiate Rules &amp; Regulations:\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<em><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26ncandacollegerules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"&quot;noopener\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>2026 NCA \/ NDA Updates:<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2026-NCA-and-NDA-Collegiate-Championship-Updates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"&quot;noopener\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>USA Cheer College Safety Rules:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usacheer.org\/college-cheer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2026 NCA College Division Restrictions:<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25.26-NCA-College-Division-Restrictions-1.pdf\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2026 NCA College Deductions and Violations:<br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25.26-NCA-College-Deductions-and-Violations-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0524c6_97709520' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>College Scoring Guidelines<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2025-2026 NCA &amp; NDA College Nationals:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-8wcCMQgmXo\">Scoring Updates Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2025-2026 Overall Guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-2026-NCA-Overall-Guideline-9.5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Execution Guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-2026-NCA-Execution-Guideline-9.5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Game Day Guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-2026-NCA-NDA-Game-Day-Guideline-9.5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Scoring Guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Spirit Rally Guidelines (NEW):<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-2026-NCA-Spirit-Rally-Guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 Level Appropriate Skills (previously the progressions):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/organizedfinal.pdf\">View<\/a><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>2026 Scoring Updates Video: Coming Soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e052984_56709006' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>College Sample Score Sheets<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2026 College Score Sheet Samples:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-INTERMEDIATE-MASTER-SS-editable-website-version-1.pdf\">NCA College Intermediate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-ADVANCED-MASTER-SS-editable-website-version.pdf\">NCA College Advanced<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><a id=\"menur4ku\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nca-nda-college-game-day-score-sheet.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College-Game-Day-Score-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link College Game Day Sample Score Sheet\">College Game Day Sample Score Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur4l0\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pages-from-nca-nda-college-partner-stunt-score-sheet.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pages-from-NCA-NDA-College-Partner-stunt-Score-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link College Partner\/Group Stunt Sample Score Sheet\">College Partner\/Group Stunt Sample Score Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><a id=\"menur4l2\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pages-from-nca-nda-college-mascot-score-sheet.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pages-from-NCA-NDA-College-Mascot-Score-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link College Mascot Sample Score Sheet\">College Mascot Sample Score Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"menur4l4\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje 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Competition Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e055bb1_73304656' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Criteria for Selecting Judges<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Judges selected for one of our regional events should meet these standards<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have no direct affiliation with any team\/gym who will be attending (or potentially will be attending) in a division they will judge. This includes coaching, choreographing, cleaning, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Must be available for pre-event training via webinar at a time\/date to be determined<\/li>\n<li>Must pass and be trained and educated in one or more of the category scoresheets that are used for judging.<\/li>\n<li>Must be of the highest ethical and moral values. Must possess and maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethics and professionalism.<\/li>\n<li>Must complete Varsity Spirit Compliance Course to include\n<ul>\n<li>Background Check<\/li>\n<li>Code of Conduct<\/li>\n<li>Understanding, Recognizing and Reporting the Maltreatment of Children<\/li>\n<li>Affidavit of Good Moral Character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Must be well-respected in the cheerleading, dance, band and\/or song\/pom industry.<\/li>\n<li>Judges will be informed that any behavior deemed to be unsupportive of Varsity Spirit\u2019s mission may be factored into the final selection of judges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the regional event standards these additional criteria will be used when selecting our National Championship Judges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preferred to have judged or will judge 2 or more \u201cRegional\u201d type events during the 2024-2025 season.<\/li>\n<li><i>Preferred to have been a judge or equitable experience for at least 3 years.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056139_69605441' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Judge Selection \u2013 Example Conflicts of Interest<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Providing accurate, fair, and unbiased feedback for our customers is one of our top priorities.\u00a0 With that said, our selected panel of judges must have no affiliation with teams in a division they are scheduled to judge.<\/p>\n<p>Example of potential Conflicts of Interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current Coach and\/or Choreographer<\/li>\n<li>Former Coach and\/or Choreographer and\/or Athlete\n<ul>\n<li>Must be 5 years out from any program<\/li>\n<li>Must not have had any contact with a team this season<\/li>\n<li>Did not go to any practices or performances in the last 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Married \/ Partner \/ Dating \/ Related to coach<\/li>\n<li>Parent of an athlete on a team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to the size of our National Championships, judge\u2019s with conflicts may be selected. Every effort will be made to ensure that a judge with a potential Conflict of Interest is not scheduled to judge that team or school\u2019s divisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e0564e5_76063932' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Scoring &amp; Legality Review Process<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2024-2025 Scoring Review Process &amp; Legality Review Process:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NCA-Score-Legality-Review-Process.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056720_88985624' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Judge Directory<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>2024-2025 Judge Directory:<\/em><br \/>\nComing Soon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69e6329e056919_47054852' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Interested in Judging?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Thank you for your interest in becoming a judge for Varsity Spirit. 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