Colorado School of Elite Athletes

About All Star Cheer

One of the fastest growing female sports in the country

Unlike sideline cheerleading, All Star Cheer is purely competitive. All Star Cheer is a performance-based team sport where athletes train and compete in choreographed routines judged on skill execution, difficulty, and overall performance.

All Star Cheer has grown into a globally recognized, high-energy competitive sport, with elite athletes pushing the limits of tumbling, stunting, and performance. As the sport continues to expand, STUNT and Acro and Tumbling have both emerged as NCAA Emerging Sports for Women, providing cheer athletes with a structured pathway to college scholarships and varsity competition. With the rise of those two NCAA sports and the continued success of All Star and international cheer with provisional recognition as an Olympic sport in 2021, the future of competitive cheerleading is stronger than ever!

Key Components of a Routine:

Stunts
Lifting and throwing teammates in the air

Tumbling
Gymnastics-style flips and tricks

Jumps
Dynamic leaps showcasing flexibility

Dance
High-energy choreography with sharp motions

Pyramids
Large team formations combining stunts

Key Factors Driving Growth in All-Star Cheer:

Increased Competitive Opportunities

Events like The Cheerleading Worlds and Summit Championships have elevated the sport’s prestige.

Social Media & Pop Culture Influence

Netflix’s Cheer, TikTok, and Instagram have amplified cheerleading’s visibility.

Higher Training Standards

The sport now emphasizes rigorous strength, flexibility, and tumbling programs for skill development.

Global Expansion

Organizations like the International Cheer Union (ICU) have pushed cheerleading onto the world stage, leading to its provisional recognition as an Olympic sport in 2021.

All Star Cheer is divided into levels (1-7) based on skill, with age divisions ensuring fair competition. Below is a breakdown of each level and the typical ages of athletes:

Level 1 (Beginner) Ages 3-6+

Tumbling: Forward/Backward Rolls, Cartwheel, Roundoff
Jumps: Tuck Jump, Toe Touch
Stunts: Basic Two-Legged Stands, Half Extension
Pyramids: Connected Stunts at Waist Height
Focus: Learning body control and building confidence

Level 2 (Intermediate) Ages 5-8+

Tumbling: Back Walkover, Front Walkover, Roundoff Back Handspring
Jumps: Toe Touch, Pike Jump
Stunts: One-Legged Stunts at Waist Height, Extensions
Pyramids: Small Transitional Sequences
Focus: Building strength, flexibility, and synchronization

Level 3 (Adv. Beginner) Ages 7-12+

Tumbling: Roundoff Multiple Back Handsprings, Aerials
Jumps: Connected Jumps (e.g., Toe Touch to Pike)
Stunts: One-Legged Stunts at Extended Level, Full Twisting Cradles
Pyramids: More Complex Structures with Transitions
Focus: Power and precision in tumbling & stunting

Level 4 (Advanced) Ages 8-14+

Tumbling: Roundoff Back Handspring Layout, Standing Tucks
Jumps: Toe Touch Back Handspring
Stunts: Extended One-Legged Stunts, Double Twisting Cradles
Pyramids: High-Level Transitions & Braced Flipping Skills
Focus: Strength, speed, and high-flying stunts

Level 5 (Elite) Ages 9-15+

Tumbling: Full Twisting Layouts, Standing Back Handspring to Layout
Jumps: Triple Jump to Tuck
Stunts: Full Up to Extended Stunt, Double Downs
Pyramids: Release Moves, Flipping & Twisting Transitions
Focus: Mastering elite skills with execution and performance

Level 6 (Pre-Worlds) Ages 13+

Tumbling: Double Full Twists, Arabians
Jumps: Quad Jumps, Toe Touch to Tuck
Stunts: Double Full Ups, Elite Tosses
Pyramids: High-Intensity Skills with Multiple Flip & Twist Elements
Focus: Elite execution, difficulty, and synchronization

Level 7 (Worlds Level) Ages 15+

Tumbling: Most Advanced Tumbling Passes, Double Arabians
Jumps: Highest Difficulty with Connected Skills
Stunts: The Hardest Tosses, Transitions & Releases Allowed
Pyramids: The Most Complex Skills Allowed Under Rules
Focus: Competing at the highest level in the sport

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