Safety Guidelines: National Federation and UCA Articles of Understanding

Requirement: School must be a member of the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association.

Cost: Entry Fee -- $100.00 per squad (non-refundable); $7.00 spectator fee; $5.00 Parking

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration; 3:00 p.m. Coaches Meeting for Cheer Coaches; 3:30 p.m. Competition

Categories: Squads entering the TMSAA Cheerleading Sectional Championships may enter only one of the following divisions:

Competition Divisions:

1. Small Middle - Squads with 16 members and under; 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform.

2. Large Middle - Squads with 17-25 members; 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform.

Routine: (Small and Large) - Each squad will have two minutes and thirty seconds to demonstrate its cheerleading style and expertise. Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or first note of music, whichever comes first. Each squad's presentation must include at least one cheer or sideline chant. If a squad uses music in its presentation, the musical portion must not exceed one minute and thirty seconds. Band cheers will be considered part of the musical performance.

FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND GUIDELINES SEE ARTICLES OF UNDERSTANDING