UPA CHEER PERFORMER OF THE YEAR (POY)
REVISED FOR 2011 EVENT. updated 4/20/2010
What Is It?
The UPA CHEER PERFORMER OF THE YEAR (POY) competition is designed to recognize outstanding cheer athletes. This event is open to all and takes place at the UPA AmeriCup Championship in Minneapolis. A one minute routine is performed before the judging panel and winners ARE selected based on score. Scholarships & prize packages awarded. Individuals will also be selected from this competition for the elite UPA All Stars.
WHAT PACKAGE DO I HAVE TO BUY IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT?
PARTICIPANTS MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT EVEN IF THEIR TEAM IS NOT COMPETING AT THE AMERICUP. HOWEVER, ALL COMPETITORS MUST PURCHASE THE UPA ATHLETE PACKAGE IN ADDITION TO THE $60 PER PERSON REGISTRATION FEE IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT. IF ALSO COMPETING IN ALL AMERICAN THEN THE CHEER POY FEE IS WAIVED. ALL COMPETITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE UPA SEMI-FORMAL AWARDS GALA WHERE ALL WINNERS ARE RECOGNIZED. INDIVIDUALS WILL ALSO BE SELECTED FROM THIS COMPETITION FOR THE ELITE UPA ALL STARS.
When Does The Competition Take Place?
CHEER super star: compete on FRIDAY AT THE HILTON (talent on a mat only)
How Are The Divisions Broken Up?
determined by individuals AGE.
NEW BREAKDOWN FOR 2011!
TINY: 5 YEARS OLD AND UNDER
MITE: 6-8 YEARS OLD
YOUTH: 9-11 YEARS OLD
TEEN: 12- 14 YEARS OLD
JUNIOR: 15-16 YEARS OLD
SENIOR: 17-18 YEARS OLD
COLLEGIATE: 19 YEARS OLD AND UP
What Are We Judged On?
CRITERIA:
o 25% Choreography / Construction
o 25% Difficulty
o 25% Technique & Execution
o 25% Showmanship / Appearance
PENALTIES: 10 pts. each - Over time
What Am I Supposed to Wear to Compete?
Participants perform in their school/gym uniform when competing.
Talent Presentation Details
Talent requirements are the same for CHEER/DANCE POY AND All American SUPER STAR competitions.
Cheerleaders will perform on a mat 30' x 42'.
CHEER routines are to be individual. No assistance in skills/stunts. It is recommended CHEER routines include at least 3 jumps & 1 tumbling pass. CHEERLEADERS may choose to do their entire performance to music or a combination of music and cheers/chants. Music/style & choreography is the individual's choice.
CHEER POY Talent presentations are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
FOUR people may be in the room. We strongly recommended a coach (or someone familiar with playing the music) and a parent attend. Absolutely no exceptions to the number of people in the room.
NOTE: If multiple students from the same squad are competing, then please have a designated music person assigned to EACH person... not one music person... as multiple rooms are used and students from the same team may be competing at the same time in different locations.
NOTE: Music should be on a professional CD. Each performer should have their own, single CD, with just THEIR MUSIC on the CD, clearly labeled with the performers name. Do NOT put multiple songs on a CD. If performer does not have the music with them at the time of their scheduled performance, then they will forfeit their chance at competing. UPA can not allow time to wait for the music to arrive. If bringing your own CD with burned music, make sure to bring along your boom box to ensure that the music will play.
Video taping your talent presentation is allowed. UPA will not guarantee having a video crew in the rooms to capture these routines. If the performer is okay with you taping the routine, then feel free to do so.
A one minute maximum time limit is strictly enforced, no minimum time limit enforced
*limited availability
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