New Scoring System

Prior to kicking off the competition season this year, Varsity announced a new method of scoring for the 2009-2010 cheerleading competition season.  The goal of the new scoring system is to make it easier for coaches and their teams, and to help cheerleaders by improving safety.  Some of the benefits of this new scoring system include:

1. Universal scoring: This will eliminate confusion among cheerleaders and their parents.  No longer will a team receive a 9.3 in one competition, and a 256 in the next.
2. Same routine for all events: In the past, since each competition had a set of rules all their own, teams would have to alter their routine for each performance.  With the standardized rules, cheerleaders can focus on one routine that can be used at all events.  This means, no more last minute changes, and more confident cheerleaders because with the consistent routines, the cheerleaders can improve and perfect with each performance.
3. Less stress for coaches: With the universal rubric, coaches do not have to worry about staying within the limitations of each competition and altering the routine.
4. The ultimate score sheet: With more than 300 years of combined experience, more than 13 event producers collaborated on the new scoresheet.  Scoring will be more accurate and less objective, which will minimize judging errors.

This new system, the Varsity Standard of Scoring, will pertain to every all-star division.  This includes Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), American Cheerleaders Association (ACA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), World Spirit Federation (WSF), Spirit Sports, Spirit Cheer, and portions of American Cheer Power and the American Championships.