Divisions

1. Crossovers are allowed between divisions. Each athlete may not represent more than one team within the same division.
   Clarification: An athlete may represent a team across different divisions (e.g. representing team X in Team Cheer Coed Premier and Team Cheer Coed Elite) but may not represent more than one team in the same division (e.g. representing team X & Y in Team Cheer Coed Premier).
2. Teams in scholastic divisions are allowed to crossover to compete in open divisions of a similar level or category with the same routine if the athletes meet the age requirements of the open division. For such crossovers, teams will only have to perform their routine once.
3. Teams in Junior International division are allowed to crossover to compete in both scholastic divisions and open divisions, such as Senior and Open divisions, if the athletes meet the age requirements of the open division. For such crossovers, teams will only have to perform their routine once.
4. Teams may not use the same routine to crossover to another division except for crossovers between scholastic, open and Junior International divisions of the same level or category.
   Example: A team competing in Senior Advanced may not crossover to compete in Open Elite with the same routine but is allowed to compete in Secondary Advanced and Junior International Advanced.
5. Crossovers are not allowed between and within Double Group Stunt and Double Partner Stunt divisions. Each athlete may only compete in one Double Group Stunt or one Double Partner Stunt division. Example: An athlete competing in Double Group Stunt All Girl Elite is not allowed to compete in other Double Group Stunt Divisions such as Double Group Stunt All Girl Premier, and Double Partner Stunt Divisions such as Double Partner Stunt Coed Elite, etc.
   Exception: Crossover between scholastic, open and Junior International divisions of the same level and division type is allowed.
6. Due to scheduling limitations, we advise a maximum of 3 crossovers between all Performance Cheer divisions (not including crossovers between scholastic, open and Junior International divisions – athlete performs a maximum total of 3 routines).
7. Crossovers are at the athlete’s risk. Please note that crossover athletes may miss scheduled warm-up and while we make every effort to provide time for uniform changes and/or rest between crossover routines, we cannot guarantee more than ten minutes interval between competition time. The rehearsal and championship schedule will not be changed or delayed to accommodate the crossovers.

The age of the athlete must be in the year of the competition.
E.g. For Junior divisions (7 to 14 years), an athlete who is 6 but turning 7 on 31st December is eligible for the division. An athlete who is 14 but turning 15 on 31st December is eligible for Junior division.

Participants of scholastics divisions are limited to bona-fide students of the following educational institutions:

1. PRIMARY: For student athletes who are currently enrolled in a Primary school or an equivalent institution (e.g. Primary School, Elementary school, etc), and are in grade one to six.
2. SECONDARY: For student athletes who are currently enrolled in a Secondary school or an equivalent institution (e.g. High school, Secondary School, Middle School, Lower Secondary School, Upper Secondary school, Junior Colleges, etc), and are in grade seven to twelve.
3. UNIVERSITY: For student athletes who have not been out of university or an equivalent institution for more than a year and are aged seventeen years and above.
   A bona-fide student is one who has not graduated and is eligible to participate with and/or compete for a designated school.
   Exception: Athletes participating in University divisions
   Clarification: By graduation, it is with reference to the official graduation date given by the school and does not apply to date of graduation ceremony or receiving graduation certificate which may or may not happen after the official date of graduation.

L0: Beginner, L1: Novice, L2: Intermediate, L3: Median, L4: Advanced, L5: Elite, L6: Premier

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P : Freestyle Pom
Poms are required to be used throughout the routine. Important characteristics of a pom routine include synchronization and visual effects, along with proper pom placement and technique. Motions should be very sharp, clean and precise. Your team should be synchronized and appear as “one.” A routine that is visually effective is extremely important, including level changes, group work, formation changes, etc. Keep in mind that a pom routine carries a more traditional cheerleading theme, while incorporating the concepts of Jazz and Hip Hop. 

H: Hip Hop
Incorporates street style influenced movements and rhythms with an emphasis on execution, style, creativity, body isolations and control, rhythm, uniformity and musical interpretation. The uniformity of all movement throughout the performance should complement the beats and rhythm of the music. There is also an additional focus on athletic incorporations such as jumps, freezes, floor work and other skills. Distinctive clothing and accessories reflecting the Hip Hop Culture must be worn.

J: Jazz
Incorporates and exhibits traditional and stylized movements and combinations with strength, attack and presence, formation changes, group work and technical elements. An emphasis is placed on proper technical execution, extension, control, body placement, style, musical interpretation, continuity of movement and team uniformity. The overall impression of the routine should be up-tempo, lively, energetic and motivating – while allowing for texture of movement to utilize musicality.

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• X: Combined Divisions
  Combined divisions are gender neutral and can be coed, all girl or all boy which will all compete within the same division.
• G: All Girl Division
  All members in the team must be female.
• B: All Boy Division
  All members in the team must be male.
• C: Coed Divisions
  At least one male and one female athlete must be participating on the team. For team TEAM CHEER divisions, the maximum numbers of males on a Coed team may not exceed 2/3 of the total athletes on the team.

Alternates

1. It is optional to include alternates on the team roster.
2. Alternates are considered registered members of the team and may substitute an athlete on the team. Alternates enjoy the same entitlements as a registered athlete and is required to pay the competition fee as a registered athlete.
3. By registering alternate(s), coaches can substitute athletes on the team roster without administrative hassle. There will be no need to make changes to roster (e.g. reassign marking of alternates) or inform event staff.

Coaches

1. Each team is required to have at least ONE registered coach on the team roster to be eligible for competition.
2. Each team can have up to two registered coaches.
3. It is the responsibility of  the gym / program owners to make sure the coach has the relevant coach accreditation for the level / category of the teams they coach to compete at Asia Open and is at least eighteen (assistant coach) or twenty-one (head coach) years of age.

Cheer
The performance floor will be approximately 42 feet x 54 feet / 9 strips (12.8 metres x 16.5 metres). The surface will be traditional carpeted foam mat.

Performance Cheer
The performance floor will be approximately 42 x 42 feet (12.8 x 12.8 meters). The surface will be professional grade material (e.g. Marley floor or a wooden parquet floor).

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IMPORTANT
Amendments to the following Cheer Divisions Score Sheets due to typo error:

1. Intermediate Division
2. Median Division All Girl
3. Median Division Coed
4. Advanced Division All Girl
5. Advanced Division Coed
6. Elite Division All Girl
7. Elite Division Coed
8. Premier Division All Girl
9. Premier Division Coed

The score sheet components maximum score is amended as follows (changes indicted in red): 

1. Cheer Criteria: 10 Points
2. Partner Stunts: 25 Points
3. Pyramids: 25 Points
4. Basket Tosses: 15 Points
5. Tumbling: 10 Points
6. Flow of Routine / Transitions: 5 Points
7. Overall Presentation, (Dance), Crowd Appeal: 10 Points