Choice Events Cheer
Rules & Scoring
Access cheer rules, scoring systems, recreation documents, performance score sheets, rubrics, YCADA / TCDA resources, and level-appropriate resources for Choice Events cheer competitions.
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Competition Resource Library
This page organizes the official rules, scoring systems, age grids, deduction documents, score sheets, and level resources used for Choice Events cheer competitions.
All Star
All Star teams should begin with United Scoring and the applicable rules or scoring resources for their division.
YCADA / TCDA
YCADA and TCDA resources include youth, youth independent, recreation, and division guidance for applicable programs.
Recreation & Performance
Recreation and Performance Rec teams can review age grids, scoring documents, deductions, rubrics, and score sheets.
Level Resources
Level-appropriate documents are included under Recreation & Performance resources for easy reference.
All Star
United Scoring
All Star scoring resources are connected through United Scoring. Coaches and program owners should use this as a starting point for All Star scoring information and official scoring updates.
Official Scoring Partner
United Scoring
Visit United Scoring for All Star cheer scoring information, resources, and updates.
Youth, Youth Independent & TCDA
YCADA / TCDA Rules & Division Resources
Use these resources for YCADA, YCADA Independent, TCDA, youth, youth independent, and division guidance for applicable recreation programs.
YCADA Affiliated Rules & Scoring
Official YCADA affiliated rules and scoring packet for the 2025–2026 season.
Open PDFWhat is Youth vs. Youth Independent?
Review the 2026–2027 YCADA resource explaining Youth and Youth Independent divisions.
Open PDF2026–2027 YCADA / YCADA Independent / TCDA Age Divisions
Review the adjusted Youth, Youth Independent, and Travel Cheer division offerings for the 2026–2027 season.
Open PDFRecreation & Performance Rec
Recreation & Performance Documents
These documents help coaches understand terminology, age grids, deductions, overall scoring, execution expectations, rubrics, score sheets, and level-appropriate skills for Recreation and Performance Rec divisions.
United Scoring Glossary of Terms
A reference guide for scoring terminology and definitions used across United Scoring documents.
Open PDF25–26 Recreation Age Grid & Information
Review division age grids and recreation performance information for the 2025–2026 season.
Open PDF25–26 Deduction System
Review deductions and penalty guidance for recreation cheer routines.
Open PDF25–26 Overall
Review the overall scoring document for recreation cheer performance evaluation.
Open PDF25–26 Execution
Review execution scoring expectations and guidance for recreation cheer routines.
Open PDF25–26 Performance Recreation Advanced Scoring Rubric
Scoring rubric for Performance Recreation Advanced divisions.
Open PDF25–26 Performance Recreation Elite Scoring Rubric
Scoring rubric for Performance Recreation Elite divisions.
Open PDF25–26 Performance Advanced Master Score Sheet
Master score sheet for Performance Advanced divisions.
Open PDF25–26 Performance Elite Master Score Sheet
Master score sheet for Performance Elite divisions.
Open PDFLevel Resources
Performance Rec Level-Appropriate Documents
Use these documents to review level-appropriate skills and expectations for Performance Recreation divisions.
Need Help?
Questions About Rules or Scoring?
For rules, scoring, registration, or event guidance, contact the Choice Events team before registering or competing.