All Star

Varsity announced the Small Gym Summit Championship, a new national event for U.S. all star cheer gyms with 60 or fewer elite athletes. The first championship is scheduled for May 6–7, 2027 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Global Cheer Worlds presents an alternative postseason option for Level 5–7 teams. No bid is required, with free parking, lower spectator fees, and a Friday Night Lights competition experience.

USASF’s early release for the 2026–2027 season confirms no changes to cheer rules or the age grid. Birth years will shift forward by one year.

Only 5,831 claims were approved in the $82.5M Cheer Antitrust Settlement, with payouts ranging from $335 to $51,000.

USASF says more than 1,000 teams competed in Youth and Junior FLEX last season, confirming widespread use of a division structure that continues to divide opinion in all star cheer.

The Allstar World Championship has confirmed competition dates through 2029, giving gyms, coaches, and athletes a clear planning window for upcoming seasons.

The All-Star Premiers is launching the ASP Super Send-Off, a high-energy, arena-based showcase designed to prepare teams for the final stretch of championship season. The inaugural event takes place April 17–19, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.

An honest look at how inflated expectations from well-meaning parents can quietly undermine a young athlete’s experience, development, and love for cheerleading.

SUPER SIX returns at the 2026 San Diego Marquee in Southern California, offering Worlds and Summit bid opportunities January 18–19.

Cheer competition days are long, loud, and logistically demanding. This guide breaks down what new cheer moms should wear, bring, and plan for to stay grounded and supportive from call time to awards.