2025 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 personnel 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 7, 2025, 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
  • Liability/Medical Release Waivers 

• Submit your official Worlds team roster by the roster lock date of April 19, 2025
• Designate a Safety Champion for your team. Learn more.
• Schedule a roster verification appointment with your USASF regional director. You will receive an email directly from your Regional Director 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

1.22.25  Worlds registration opens
3.12.25  Last day for virtual cheer coach credentialing sessions
3.20.25   Registration items due for teams receiving bids through Feb. 20, 2025
4.7.25   Deadline to submit videos for legality review in the USASF Coach App
4.10.25  Registration items due for teams receiving bids after Feb. 20, 2025
4.12.25  Last day to schedule on-site cheer coach credentialing appointments
4.15.25  Last day to pre-order Worlds coach lanyards without Park Hopper tickets
4.17.25  Deadline to order discounted Park Hopper® tickets
4.18.25  Final registration payment due
4.19.25  Last day to make Worlds Roster changes. Emergency roster changes will be made at your roster verification appointment.
4.23-25.25  Roster verification appointments held in Orlando by appointment ONLY; scheduled with your Regional Director.
4.25-28.25  The Cheerleading and Dance World Championships begin.
4.28.25  Worlds Celebration Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®  theme park

• Bid Recipient Email
• 4.24.2025 Team Private Buses
• 4.24.2025 Worlds Judges, Quiet Hours, Safety Champion, Merchandise
• 4.21.2025 Safety Champion Role
• 4.17.2025 Welcome Guide: Coronado Guests
• 4.17.2025 Welcome Guide: All-Star Sports Guests
• 4.17.2025 Welcome Guide: All-Star Music Guests
• 4.17.2025 Welcome Guide: Commuter Guests
• 4.9.2025 Worlds PO, Event Tickets, Parking, Webinars
• 4.2.2025 Block Schedule, Park Hoppers, Meal Options
• 3.19.25 Roster Verification Scheduling and Checklist

Webinars to watch

Be sure to view these webinars before you arrive in Orlando.

• Cheer Scoring Logistics/Overview
• Safety Champion Webinar
• USASF Worlds Webinars – we suggest you watch these in order

• • 1 – Eligibility and Compliance
  • 2 – Onsite Communication and Important Information
  • 3 – Checklist
  • 4 – Competition Day

• IASF Worlds Webinar

Block Schedule 

Performance Order 

Worlds Team Registration Information

• Hotel & Commuter Package Pricing

• Extra Ticket Pricing

• Registration Deadlines & Payment Policies

• Registration Instructions

• Registration Specialists

Worlds Coach Lanyards without Park Hopper® Ticket

PURCHASE NOW

• 4-day (April 25-28): $90
• 8-day (April 22-29): $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.

Spectator-only Admission

Family and friends who DO NOT purchase Worlds hotel packages or Park Hopper®Tickets may enter the competition venues with daily competition admission tickets.

Online sales open approximately one week prior to the event. Watch for more details. 

• The Cheerleading Worlds:  $48 daily ticket 
• The Dance Worlds:  $45 daily wristband | $150 four-day wristband

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 all USASF teams must follow at USASF-sanctioned events, including The Cheerleading Worlds. Your understanding of these guidelines helps create a positive experience for everyone. Go to page 38, 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.
• Social Media Badges: Tell everyone you’re going to Worlds! Share these graphics on your social platforms! Remember to use the hashtags: #RoadtoWorlds, #CheerWorlds2025, #THEcheerleadingworlds, #DanceWorlds2025, and #THEdanceworlds. Be sure to tag USASF so we can celebrate with you and re-share your post!

Access the resources

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

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 rdew@usasf.net.