2026 Coach Hub

Here’s a checklist of things to complete before arriving at Worlds

• Review the Worlds Bid section on the dashboard of your USASF club member portal and verify the contact name(s) and information for your team(s).
• Thoroughly review the Worlds Registration Information & Competition Guidelines.
• Submit your Worlds registration, deposits and final payment by the required deadlines.
• Make sure ALL athletes, regardless of age, have government-issued IDs for competition check-in. Acceptable forms of ID are: drivers license, state ID, military ID, passport, or visa. 
• Make sure all adult athletes, coaches and non-coaching representatives have completed the required background checks and abuse prevention education training.
• Cheer Coaches: Are your required credentials up-to-date?
• Start planning for any practice space you may need to acquire in Orlando. The USASF will not offer practice floor rental in Orlando..
• Earn extra money for Worlds at participating competitions offering Worlds Bid Boosts! Cheer
• Become familiar with Worlds rules and scoring:  The Cheerleading Worlds Rules & Scoring.
• Submit video(s) for legality review through the USASF Coach app, by April 6, 2026, to help prepare a penalty-free routine.
• Print and obtain signatures for these required documents to turn in at team registration in Orlando.

• • Agreement of Compliance

• Submit your official Worlds team roster by the roster lock date of April 18, 2026
• Designate a Safety Champion for your team. Learn more.
• Schedule a roster verification appointment with your USASF regional director. Watch for an email in March regarding the scheduling process. Cheer
• Make theme park reservations if you plan to visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Hollywood Studios®, or Animal Kingdom®.
• Enjoy the journey!

Important Dates for U.S. Teams

1.8.26  Worlds registration opens
3.19.26   Registration items due for teams receiving bids through Feb. 19, 2026
4.6.26   Deadline to submit videos for legality review in the USASF Coach App
4.9.26  Registration items due for teams receiving bids after Feb. 19, 2026
4.16.26  Last day to pre-order Worlds coach lanyards without Park Hopper tickets
4.16.26 Final registration payment due
4.18.26  Last day to make Worlds Roster changes. Emergency roster changes will be made at your roster verification appointment.
4.22.26 Deadline to order discounted Park Hopper® tickets
4.22-24.26  Roster verification appointments held in Orlando by appointment ONLY. Watch for more information.
4.24-27.26  The Cheerleading and Dance World Championships begin.
4.27.26  Worlds Celebration Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®  theme park, 9PM-1AM

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Worlds Coach Lanyards without Park Hopper® Ticket

Purchase link coming soon.

• 4-day (April 24-27): $90
• 8-day (April 21-28): $180 (suggested for coaches attending ICU)
• Provides entry to all Worlds competition venues for commuter coaches rostered on Worlds teams.
• Does not include a Park Hopper® ticket or admission to the theme parks.
• Lanyards will be sold only to coaches from clubs participating in Worlds who: 
  • are listed on a Worlds official roster for a team attending Worlds; and
  • meet the eligibility requirements for warm-up room access.

Rules & Scoring 

Become familiar with Worlds rules and scoring. 

The Cheerleading Worlds Rules & Scoring

Athletic Performance Standards

Cheer Coaches: We encourage you to review the Athletic Performance Standards that apply to all teams participating in USASF-sanctioned events, including The Cheerleading Worlds. Understanding these guidelines helps support a positive and rewarding experience for every athlete. Go to page 11, USASF Cheer Age Grid & Rules

Safety Champion

Each team, whether on a hotel travel package or commuter package, MUST designate one person (other than the head coach) to be the Safety Champion. This person must be at least 18 years of age and willing to participate in additional safety training from the Walt Disney World Resort prior to the event. A club bringing multiple teams must designate a different individual for each team.

Each Safety Champion will be confirmed upon registration in Orlando. Their responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) ensuring the team’s athletes, coaches and spectators follow the health and safety requirements for the event. 

A dedicated Safety Champion video will be available here, outlining their specific responsibilities.

Two parking options:

• Complimentary self-parking will be available
• Purchase Premium/Platinum Parking 

Share your journey

Each year, The Cheerleading and Dance Worlds unite the most elite teams from around the globe in a celebration of athleticism, performance and teamwork. Earning a bid to this prestigious event is a significant achievement—one that deserves recognition not only on the competition floor, but within your local community as well.

To support teams and club owners in sharing their success stories, we have created a customizable News Release Template and Sample News Release designed specifically for local media outreach. These tools are intended to help promote your program’s accomplishments, build community support, and generate excitement around your journey to The Cheerleading & Dance Worlds.

How to use this resource

• News Release Template: Easily customize this with your team’s name, placement, division, and bid details. Share it with local newspapers, TV stations, blogs and more.
• Sample News Release: Use this example as a guide to understand tone, formatting and what information local media outlets typically expect.
• Media Contact Note: If local media outlets require more information about The Cheerleading/Dance Worlds event itself, they are welcome to contact media@usasf.net directly for additional details and official statements.

Access the resources

• Download the customizable News Release Template (Word Doc)
• Social Media Badges: I’m Going to Worlds!

Social Media Badges: Proudly display these graphics on your social platforms to let everyone know about your accomplishment. Be sure to use #RoadtoCheerWorlds and #ThisIsAllStar. And don’t forget to tag USASF so we can re-share! To save the graphic to your device, click on the graphic and select ‘add to photos’.

We encourage all teams and/or clubs to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate your athletes and share the impact of All Star cheer and dance in your community. Recognition at the local level helps grow the sport, support your program and inspire future athletes.

If you have questions about how to best utilize this resource or need additional support, please reach out to pr@usasf.net.