5 Star National Cheer Championship - 2024

Description

5 Star Nation Championship was created to establish a true system of recognizing those athletes that perform within Recreational, Park Districts, All-Star Programs or Community-Based programs and to promote the sport of Cheer in our local communities. Thus, allowing a process whereby the hard work, dedication and talent of these young athletes could be recognized.

• Tournament
• All teams
• Boys & Girls: 14U-5U
• Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
• $300.00 entry fee

General Information

Welcome to the 5 Star National Youth Championships. In order to make sure you don't miss a beat and have an exceptional 5 Star experience, please read the following:

All 5 Star Nation cheer participants of each team must have a State ID/Passport or be SPORTSCERT/NSID during certification.

Certification Check-In (NSID , State ID , Passport Only):

Certiication Day (Cheer): Dec 13th
Competition Day 2: Dec 14th


Hotels:

Below is information for reserving your hotels for the 5 Star Nation Event with:

If you wish to explore our discounted hotel options near the venues for our event, please visit:

FOR DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE OPTIONS - CLICK HERE 

Admission (Tickets purchased are good for CHEER ONLY EVENT)
Adults:  $20  per day
Children Age: 5 - 13:  $15 per day
Children Age 4 and under: Free

Click HERE to purchase tickets: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/5-star-national-youth-championships-2138617300

There will be NO CASH accepted for entry at the gate.  You may use any other form of electronic payment (Credit/Debit Cards, ApplePay, GooglePay, SamsungPay, and CashApp).

There will be no outside food allowed on the premises. This include game snacks for teams. Teams will only be allowed to bring in team water and Gatorade in coolers. Only team coolers will be allowed that must come in with the team.  There will be police at the gate to enforce this mandate. 

Your may purchase your tickets online in advance HERE

PLAY WILL START SUNDAY DECEMBER15TH.

Ages 5U -14U
Games:  Pool Play - Single Elimination Brackets 
1st and Second Place Trophies in all brackets !!!

Age Eligibility: All participants must be on official league roster in order to participate.  All participants must wear wrist bands issued at certification for all games.

Championship Awards
-Banners for Top 5 in Each Division
-Placement Medals
-Division Champions receive Champion RINGS!
-Grand Champions Receive Banners and Medals
-Level Champions Receive Banners and Medals
-Specialty Awards

GAME DAY PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
Total Routine Time: Maximum 3:00 (no minimum time)

-Game Day Routines showcase traditional crowd leading. Teams will be scored on their ability to lead the crowd, proper game day skill incorporation/performance, motion/dance, and overall routine.
-The routine performance will follow this order: Band Chant, Situational sideline into Cheer, Fight Song. The sideline and cheer section will be defined as the Crowd Leading Portion of the routine.
-The use of crowd-leading tools such as signs, poms, flags, and/or megaphones is encouraged.
-The incorporation of skills (stunts and tumbling) is only allowed during the fight song, sideline, and cheer.  Stunts and Tumbling are not allowed in the BAND DANCE or as a transition before/between sections, this includes entry and exit from the performance surface.
-The Band Dance should have an emphasis on crowd appeal and practicality – --No stunts or tumbling permitted however jumps and kicks will be allowed.
-Following completion of the band dance, there will be no announcement of a game situation. Teams can perform any game situation chant they choose which transitions the squad into the crowd leading portion.
-Teams in the Game Day Non-Mount Division will not be permitted to build any stunts at any time during the performance. Teams registered in this division that build any stunts will be moved to the “Game Day” division.
-Each section should have a beginning and end. Note: Spirited crowd-leading interaction between each section is encouraged to continue the game-day feel.
-Traditional cheer uniforms are required. No costumes and/or specialty/themed uniforms are
Props permitted are poms, signs (including flags with words/letters), and megaphones. These items are highly encouraged to better enhance the cheer’s overall effect. Hint: The more props incorporated the better for effective crowd
-Props must be physically used if placed within the performance
-No “gimmicks” (i.e. confetti, balls, candy, etc.) are permitted nor permitted to be thrown into the audience at any time before, during, or after the performance.
-When entering the performance area, teams should simply walk onto the floor and immediately prepare to begin their Game Day category (in this order) - Band Chant,  Game situational sideline chant into Crowd Leading Cheer, and Fight Song.
-Timing will begin with the first organized word or movement, whichever comes first
-No person(s) is permitted to enter/run onto the performance floor at the completion of the routine. This includes coaches.

ALL STAR/REC ROUTINES
-Total routine time can not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
-Timing begins with the first organized movement and/or first word of cheer or beat of the dance.
-Organized entrances that involve cheers or run-ons with jumps, tumbling or stunts are not permitted. Cheerleaders should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.
-Timing will end with the holding of the final movement, pyramid, or stunt.
-Partner stunts and pyramids are permitted by level guidelines.
-Routines should be choreographed so that the routine flows from one segment to the next.
-Gymnastics and jumps are permitted and encouraged by level guidelines.
-Teams can have no less than 5 participants.
-There are to be no props used in the routine with the exception of signs, pompons, flags, and megaphones.
-Team names will be called twice: once as the team on deck and once as the next team to perform.
-Teams must follow the U.S.A.S.F. All Star Rules.
-All routines should be appropriate for family viewing. Any vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music will result in a score deduction. No tear-away uniforms or removal of clothing is allowed.

DANCE ROUTINES
-Each team will perform a routine not to exceed 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
-The team should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.
-Timing will begin with the first organized movement, word, or beat of the music.
-Soft-soled dance shoes may be worn while competing. Bare feet are acceptable. Performing in socks is prohibited.
-Dance teams may wear approved jewelry as part of their costume. Approved jewelry includes post-earrings and hair accessories. Hoop earrings, tongue, belly, nose rings, etc. are prohibited and will result in a 5 point penalty per occurrence. Medical necklaces or bracelets may be worn but should be removed from the neck area and secured to the body with tape.
-Team names will be called twice: once as the team on deck and once as the next team to perform.
-Teams must follow the U.S.A.S.F. All Star Rules or the NFISA School team Rules.
-All routines should be appropriate for family viewing. Any vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music will result in a score deduction. No tear-away uniforms or removal of clothing is allowed.

COACHES INFORMATION
Registration is open one hour before each event. Teams need to register before their scheduled practice. All information about the event is given to the coaches at that time. No formal meeting will be held so that teams may arrive at the competition at their convenience. Coaches are encouraged to ask any 5SN Representative questions that you may have.

All Star Teams must be registered with all listed participants on our website.  Teams will not be able to compete without being registered. You may register your team HERE.

PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES
All schedules are emailed the Monday before the event by 12:00 PM EST. All times are subject to change due to cancellations and additions beyond our control.  5 Star Nation, Inc. may update the performance order several times throughout the week. The schedule will be final the Wednesday before the event.  There will be no additional paper copies of the schedule at the event. QR Codes are available at the venue with the performance schedule. If you have a scheduling conflict, 5SN will do its best to accommodate all teams as best as we can. Our priority is athlete crossovers, not coach crossovers. Please plan accordingly. Please let us know immediately by calling 773-451-5191. Practice times are strictly enforced. Teams that do not arrive at the scheduled time will forfeit their practice.

Although we make every effort to follow the performance order as closely as possible, the nature of any live event requires flexibility.  We encourage you to stay informed of any possible changes in performance times on the day of the event.  5SN cannot be held responsible for parents and spectators who miss performances or award ceremonies.   All times are approximate, subject to change & can fluctuate by as much as one hour in each direction.

PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE AREAS
5SN Nationals have a 54 x 42 ft. Spring Floor. Dance teams will perform on the Spring Floor at all Events.  Practice areas vary from host venues but, for most events, we provide a 54 x 42 ft Foam Cheer Floor. Only athletes and coaches are permitted to enter the practice/warm-up area at the event. All coaches/personnel must have a Green Light Background Check to have access to the practice area. These coaches/personnel will receive a wristband in order to be recognized as clear to enter the area.

PRACTICE TIMES
Practice times are strictly enforced. Any team that misses their practice time will forfeit their practice. Due to the high volume of crossovers, 5SN will do its best to accommodate teams.

TEAM PROTESTS AND CHALLENGES

All challenges regarding a team’s right to be present at this competition or 
an illegal move/motion must be made prior to the awarding of the final 
placements for each session. 

Teams will lose their ability to protest once the places are announced by 
the Master of Ceremonies as directed by Tournament officials. Challenges 
to a team or their performance can only be done so at the “Guest Services 
Booth” located on the main entrance level of the stadium. Protests shall 
be made in writing and Tournament Officials are not bound to maintain 
the privacy of the protesting team.  

At the conclusion of the protest, Tournament Officials may or may not   
discuss their findings with the protesting team. The decision of the Judges 
and Tournament Officials are final.