IHSA Updates
Teams may use a maximum of 2 minutes and 15 seconds of music for their routine. Overall time is still 3 minutes.
Updated Scoresheet Rubric; Updated Definitions Page
Changes in Junior High Routine Divisions
Small JH: up to 280 students in grades 6-8; Medium JH: 281-660 students in grades 6-8; Large JH: 661+ students in grades 6-8
Up to 20 athletes in each division; can compete with athletes from 5-8 grades
Changes in Junior Varsity Divisions
There will not be a JV game day division for the 2026-2027 cheer season due to lack of interest in the past. There will be 2 divisions for JV routine: Small JV routine (max of 14 athletes on the floor) and Large JV routine (max of 20 athletes on the floor)