{"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":"2026-04-21T18:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:27:09","slug":"rules-scoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/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\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/background-2-1440x275.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_content6a3beef0c31b44_72275638' href='#'>Dance Membership<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c34c02_85007642' href='#'>NDA School Divisions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35009_59046578' href='#'>NDA Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35324_59297929' href='#'>NDA School Scoring Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35684_58849003' href='#'>NDA School Score Sheets<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c385c8_92672009' href='#'>College Divisions<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c388e5_87701282' href='#'>NCA\/NDA College Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c38c11_11777837' href='#'>NDA College Scoring Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c38f51_57812025' href='#'>NDA College Score Sheets<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3bce5_07448667' href='#'>Digital Dance Critique<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3bfd8_13890401' href='#'>Pre-Event Legality Review<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3c496_41952697' href='#'>During-Event Scoring &amp; Legality Review<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3ed34_78562364' href='#'>Interested in Judging?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3f029_84970692' href='#'>Criteria for Selecting Judges<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3f514_00690079' href='#'>Judge Selection \u2013 Example Conflicts of Interest<\/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\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/team-st-jude-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/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>Dance Membership Requirement<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c31b44_72275638' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Dance 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 The Dance, Cheer Coach, STUNT Coach or Professional Membership is acceptable.<\/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 &amp; Jr. High<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c34c02_85007642' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA School 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'><ul>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 NDA School Divisions: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/26-27_nda_Divisions_3.11.pdf\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 NDA Intermediate Division: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/school\/competitions\/intermediate-divisions\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35009_59046578' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA 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'><ul>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 NDA School Rules &amp; Regulations: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-NDAHSN-Rules\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 Varsity Spirit Solo &amp; Small Group Rules &amp; Regulations:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-School-Solo-RulesReg\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35324_59297929' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA School 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'><ul type=\"disc\">\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>2026-2027 NDA School Scoring Guidelines:<\/strong> Coming Soon<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 NDA School Scoring Webinar:<\/strong> Coming Soon<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 NDA Game Day Scoring Webinar<\/strong>: Coming Soon<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026-2027 Glossary of Terms: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-NDA-Glossary\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c35684_58849003' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA School 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><strong>2026-2027 NDA School Scoresheets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-TP-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Team Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-JAZZ-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Jazz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-POM-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Pom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-KICK-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-HH-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Hip Hop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25-26-NDA-GMD-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">Game Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/26-27-NDA-MILITARY-SS_BLANK.pdf\">Military<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Varsity Spirit Solo &amp; Small Group Scoresheet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Solo-2026-2027-Varsity-Spirit-Score-Sheet1.pdf\">Click Here<\/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_content6a3beef0c385c8_92672009' 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>2025-2026 NDA College Divisions: <a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NDA-COLLEGE_Dance-Divisions-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_content6a3beef0c388e5_87701282' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NCA\/NDA College 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>2025-2026 NDA College 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=\"noopener noreferrer\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>2025-2026 NCA &amp; NDA <\/em>Collegiate Rules &amp; Regulations<em>:<\/em><br \/>\n<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><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c38c11_11777837' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA 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>2025-2026 NDA College Scoring Guidelines: <a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NDA-COLLEGE_Scoring-Guidelines.pdf\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 NDA College Game Day Guidelines: <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\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025-2026 NDA College Scoring Webinar:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1127332711\/609138737b?fl=pl&amp;fe=ti\">View<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2026-2026 NDA Glossary of Terms: <a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NDA-Glossary-of-Dance-Terminology.pdf&quot;\">View<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c38f51_57812025' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>NDA College 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><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">2025-2026 NDA College Scoresheets: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Collegiate Sample Score Sheets:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College_TP-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">College Team Performance Score Sheet\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College_JAZZ-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">College Jazz Score Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College_POM-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">College Pom Score Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College_HH-SS_SAMPLE.pdf\">College Hip Hop Score Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NCA-NDA-College-Game-Day-Score-Sheet.pdf\">College Game Day <em>Score Sheet Sample<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25_NDA_College_Nationals_SpiritRally_Scoresheet_Sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Spirit Rally Sample Score Sheet<\/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>NEW! Competition Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3bce5_07448667' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Digital Dance Critique<\/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>Taking your routine to the next level is easy with NDA\u2019s newest industry-leading cleaning tool! Get a professional\u2019s perspective and feedback. NDA will select an expert to provide objective verbal and written feedback. Helping your team enhance their technical skills, movement quality, uniformity, spacing, formations, staging and much more! There is no better way to catch mistakes and critique a routine than seeking a fresh perspective \u2013 NDA\u2019s Digital Dance Critique does just that!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/digital-dance-critique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register<i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3bfd8_13890401' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Pre-Event Legality Review<\/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>As a coach, it is important to be current on the NDA Safety Rules. If you have questions concerning any safety rules or questions regarding specific performance elements, please follow these steps. This will ensure that you receive a timely and accurate response to your video inquiry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All questions must be in written form.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the differences in interpretation and terminology, no phone calls will be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Due to variance in camera angles\/perspective, rulings on videos are not guaranteed.<\/li>\n<li>Do not rely on prior rulings from NDA Championships.<\/li>\n<li>Costume approval must be submitted in photograph format with at least one (1) athlete wearing the costume in Front and back views of costume must be shown. Official approval cannot be given to sketches or drawings.<\/li>\n<li>Music approval must be submitted in either MP3 or WAV.<\/li>\n<li>For all legality questions, you must send a video that contains the skill in question (each skill in question should be sent as a separate video clip).<\/li>\n<li>A separate video must be submitted for each competition to ensure legality.<\/li>\n<li>Video must include the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Front, side and back view of skill.<\/li>\n<li>Name of the Championship where you will be performing skill and the Division you will be performing in.<\/li>\n<li>Include your name, team name, email and phone number with your video.<\/li>\n<li>Do not send the entire Routine, only the skill(s) in Your video will be kept on file at NDA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>VIDEOS THAT ARE NOT IN THE ABOVE FORMAT WILL NOT BE VIEWED. <\/strong>Videos<strong> MUST<\/strong> be received at least <strong>THREE WEEKS PRIOR <\/strong>to the Championship date. Videos not received in the three weeks prior to the championship date will <strong>NOT <\/strong>be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>Email videos to: <a href=\"mailto:ndascoring@varsity.com\">ndascoring@varsity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3c496_41952697' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>During-Event Scoring &amp; Legality Review<\/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>Scoring Review Process &amp; Legality Review Process:<\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"cta-link cta-link-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NDA-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>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Judging<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3ed34_78562364' 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. At this time, applications for the 25-26 season are open. <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260776329811160\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to apply!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3f029_84970692' 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>Preferred to have been a judge or equitable experience for at least 3 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a3beef0c3f514_00690079' 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. 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