Dance Divisions

For the 2008-2009 Cheerleading Competition season, WCA will follow the Rules, Guidelines and Divisions set forth by the USASF. Click here for USASF details.

Divisions WCA reserves the right to add, delete, combine or split divisions based on registration to provide the best competition. If you have any questions or suggestions, give us a shout at 1-888-TEAM-WCA.

School Cheer Divisions

School Squads must consist of students enrolled at the same school who have not graduated. Divisions are determined by the grade of participant at the time of competition regardless of age.

DIVISION	AGE	GENDER	MEMBERS	LEVEL
Middle School	9th grade & below	male & female	5 & over	Hip-Hop, Pom & Jazz
Junior Varsity	11th grade & below	male & female	5 & over	Hip-Hop, Pom & Jazz
Varsity	12th grade & below	male & female	5 & over	Hip-Hop, Pom & Jazz

All-Star Cheer Divisions

Age of the participants as of May 31, 2008 will be used for the 2008-2009.

Hip Hop Style
Routines emphasize the street style movements with an emphasis on execution, style,
creativity, body isolations and control, rhythm, uniformity and musical interpretation.
Teams may also put an additional focus on athletic incorporations such as jumps, jump
variations, combo jumps and other tricks.

Pom Style
Poms must be used 80% of the routine. Important characteristics of a pom routine include synchronization and visual effect, clean and precise motions, strong pom technique, and incorporate dance technical elements. Visual effect includes level changes, group work, formation changes, the use of different color poms, etc.

Jazz Style

A jazz routine incorporates stylized dance movements and combinations, formation
changes, group work, leaps and turns. Emphasis is placed on proper technical execution,
extension, control, body placement and team uniformity.

Open
An Open category will be offered only when separate dance categories are not offered in
an age division. A routine in this category may incorporate any one style or combination
of styles outlined in the USASF category listings. All styles will be judged against each
other in this category. Emphasis is placed on choreography, proper technical execution,
visual effect, creativity, staging and team uniformity.

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