The Bid Process
The Bid Process
Bids & Eligibility
Event producers must publish bid-awarding procedures prior to the start of their qualifying competition. Bids may be awarded only at approved Cheerleading Worlds qualifying events, and no team shall receive more than one bid or type of bid from the same event. Eligible teams must represent registered and insured All Star gyms, dance studios, or clubs competing in USASF and / or IASF Worlds divisions.
Paid Bids, Partial-Paid Bids
• Paid Bids: Up to $ 650 per athlete and two coaches, not to exceed $ 25,000 per team.
• Partial-Paid Bids: Up to $ 325 per athlete and two coaches. For example: A team with two coaches and 31 athletes may receive up to $ 21,450($ 650 × 33).
• Funds are not prize money; they are intended to cover Worlds-related expenses such as registration, lodging and travel. Only athletes competing on the floor are funded; reserves or substitutes are not. Additional costs for substitutions after rosters and travel plans are confirmed are the club’ s responsibility.
NOTE: If The Cheerleading Worlds is canceled, sponsorship funds must be returned to the event producer. Teams or clubs are responsible for any additional expenses. Event producers are not liable for late registration fees or change fees resulting from team alterations to registration or travel plans.
At-Large Bids
At-large bids are generally awarded to runner-up teams or teams scoring next highest to the paid-bid-winning team( s). Recipients of at-large bids must pay for their own Worlds registration packages and all other related expenses.
Receiving a Bid
Bid winners must confirm acceptance within 72 hours of the event’ s conclusion. Teams should decide in advance whether they will accept a bid, finalize rosters and plan travel. This short window helps prevent costly, last-minute changes and travel disruptions.
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