Indiana Cheerleading Competitions

High School Cheer Championship Results: Congratulations to all squads who qualified for the November 3, 2007 High School State Cheer Championships! All State Finals Results are available by clicking here. [Requires Adobe Reader]

Jr. High Cheer Championship Results: Congratulations to all teams who competed at the October 20 Jr High Competition. Click here for a list of results. [Requires Adobe Reader]

2007 All-State Cheer Team: Congratulations to the 12 members of the 2007 All-State Cheer Team. Members were chosen from 50 very talented High School Seniors who auditioned by submitted videos. Selected students have been invited to perform their individual routine in exhibition following the October 27 Preliminary Competition, and the team will perform as a group preceeding the awards at the Indiana Cheer State Championship Finals on November 3. Team members are (in alphabetical order):
Brynn Bell, Anderson Highland HS
Meghan Browning, Hamilton Southeastern HS
Christina Cook, Hamilton Southeastern HS
Alissa Cranor, Hamilton Southeastern HS
Casey Jamerson, Pendleton Heights HS
Katie Kritzer, Pendleton Heights HS
Gia Laski, Lake Central HS
Natasha Nelson, Jasper HS
Ashlea Savona, Hamilton Southeastern HS
Melanie Spitznagel, Bishop Dwenger HS
Kari Swartz, Center Grove HS
Katherine VanderPan, Springs Valley Jr. Sr HS

Competition Rules: Click here for complete set of rules for the Indiana Cheerleading Competitions.

2007 High School Cheer Competition Format: The ICC Championships for High School Cheer teams will include some exciting changes, including a change from the "regional" of the past to a new Prelims/Finals format. The preliminary competitions, held on October 27, will allow ALL the schools in an enrollment class to be judged by the same team of judges (instead of being judged by three separate panels at three separate sites in the past). 4A Teams will compete at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, and 1A, 2A, & 3A Teams will compete at Greenfield Central High School in Greenfield. All JV, Freshmen, Individuals, and Partner Stunt Groups will compete at the same site as the varsity teams. A set number of teams from each class (approximately 60% of competing teams) will advance to the State Finals on November 3 at New Castle Chrysler High School. The changes should help to increase judging consistency, and provide a very exciting day of competition for all teams.

2007 Competition Dates: Dates for the Fall 2007 Indiana Cheer Competitions:
Junior High State Championships (prelims and finals), October 20, Anderson Highland HS
High School Preliminary Competitions, October 27, (Center Grove HS/Greenfield Central HS)
High School State Finals, November 3, New Castle HS

Rules Interpretation Meetings: Rules Interpretation meetings are required each year of coaches who participate in ICC Competitions. Coaches must attend a scheduled meeting or meet in person (not by phone) with a Rules Interpretation Instructor. Rules Instructors will provide a sign-in sheet at either type of meeting, to ensure eligibility for competition. As more meeting dates are set, we will update this page
Upcoming Rules Intepretation Meetings:
9/11/07, 6:30 pm, Bishop Dwenger HS, Fort Wayne, mvkuker@aol.com
9/18/07, 5:00 pm, Mt. Vernon HS, Fortville, tammy.bauchert@mvcsc.k12.in.us
9/19/07, 6:00 p.m. Highland Hills MS, Georgetown, ddodd64@netzero.net
9/20/07, 7:00 p.m., North Vermillion HS, Cayuga, Larry.Casselman@bakerd.com
9/25/07, 6:30 p.m., Lake Central HS, St. John, jloden@lakecentral.k12.in.us, Enter at entrance C, meet in Faculty Lounge
9/26/07, 7:00 pm, Brownsburg HS, Brownsburg, Larry.Casselman@bakerd.com
Enter Door 17, Follow Signs
10/1/07, 6:30 p.m. Central time, Southridge MS, Huntingburg, Enter front doors of middle school (located on south side) Meeting in Library.
10/2/07, 7:00 pm, Terre Haute North HS, Terre Haute, Larry.Casselman@bakerd.com
10/2/07, 7:00 p.m., Central Noble HS, Albion, theresa.sistrunk@nwcs.k12.in.us
10/8/07, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Mount Vernon HS, Fortville, tammy.bauchert@mvcsc.k12.in.us
10/9/07, 7:00 p.m., Greencastle HS McAnnally Center, Larry.Casselman@bakerd.com
10/16/07, 5:30 p.m., Griffith HS LGI room, Enter at East Athletic Entrance mscheeringa@griffith.k12.in.us

Competition Score Sheets: Click on the links below to see the score sheets used for the competitions. The subjective scoresheet has been revised for 2006 competitions. Partner Stunt Group, Individual, and Technical scoresheets have not changed. [Require Adobe Reader]
Subjective | Technical | Guide for Scoring Jumps, Gymnastics, Stunts & Pyramids
Partner Stunt Group | Individual

Frequently Asked Questions: For answers to frequently asked questions about Indiana Cheerleading and ICC Competitions, click here.

Indiana Cheer Coach Education and Training

Cheer Coaches Conference
The 2007 Cheer Coaches Conference, was held August 3 and 4, 2007 at Carmel High School. Thanks to all who participated!

Required Training
The IASP Department of Student Programs is dedicated to helping Indiana Cheerleader Coaches keep up to date on the most current rules. Rules Interpretation Meetings are required each year of coaches who participate in ICC Cheer Competitions. AACCA Safety Certification and NFHS Spirit Program Management Courses are highly recommended for all coaches, but are not required at this time. Click here for a current list of all coaches who have participated in an IASP sponsored Cheer Coach training session.

Upcoming Training Opportunities
There are several upcoming meetings designed to give Indiana Cheer Coaches additional education.
NFHS Coaches Program, Saturday, September 29, 2007, 9am - noon, (preregister by September 14) Mount Vernon High School, Fortville, tammy.bauchert@mvcsc.k12.in.us
NFHS credentialled cheerleading coach's courses may be scheduled locally by contacting one of the many Indiana course instructors. Click here for a list of Indiana NFHS Credentialled Spirit Instructors [Requires Adobe Reader].

Spirit Rules Changes for 2007 - 2008
All cheer coaches who particpate in ICC Competitions are required to attend a Rules Interpretation Meeting, and all other cheer coaches are encouraged to attend a meeting. Coaches will have an opportunity to attend at update meeting at the August coaches conference. Those who are unable to attend the meeting at the August 3 & 4 Coaches Conference will be given additional opportunites in September and October. Until you have the opportunity to attend a rules meeting, become familiar with a short list of rules changes for 2007 by clicking here [Requires Adobe Reader]

Indiana Cheerleader Legislation Update
As Indiana Cheer Coaches work to be prepared for new laws which affect their training, many coaches are looking to find what final decisions have been made. Although the lawmaking part is over, the Indiana Dept. of Education is still in the process of promulgating & will meet this fall to determine what the final term of the law will be. At this point, the DOE has made no additional changes in stunt restrictions or safety training requirements. We will update principals, coaches, and athletic directors by email and on this web site as soon as any new information becomes available.

Scholarship Opportunities: Each Indiana Cheer Competition participating school has the opportunity for senior cheerleaders to compete for scholarships in the Individual All State Competition held in the Fall as a part of the State Championships, and again in the All-State Academic Cheer Team program in the Spring. Click on the links below to see past winners.
2006 All-State Academic Cheer Team
2005 All-State Cheer Team
2005 All-State Academic Cheer Team
2004 All-State Cheer Team

State Fair Competition: Some Cheer Coaches may visit this web site looking for information on the Indiana State Fair Cheerleader Competition although the State Fair Competition is unrelated to IASP and uses a different set of rules. To find out about the State Fair Competition, go to http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/events/index.html#8

 2006 Cheer Advisory Board
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