Awards
The awards and trophies presented provide an incentive for the students in their various performing groups to strive for excellence while being judged by outstanding and respected judges. As a reward for these efforts and accomplishments, CHEER & DANCE/DRILL TEAM America presents distinctive and impressive trophies that are sure to provide many years of pride and fond memories.
Cheerleading
- 1st through 5th Place Trophies will be presented in each classification.
- Grand Championship trophies will be presented to the highest scoring squad in each level of competition regardless of class.
- Grand Sweepstakes award will be presented to the highest scoring team of the day, regardless of class, level, or category.
Dance/Drill Team
- 1st through 5th Place Trophies will be presented in each category based on classification.
- "Best In Category" trophies will be presented to the highest scoring team in each performance category regardless of classification, (Jazz, Military, Lyrical, Prop, Pom Pon, High Kick, Novelty, Modern, Hip Hop, Step and Open.)
- Grand Championship trophies will be presented to the highest scoring team in each level of competition regardless of category.
- Grand Sweepstakes awards will be presented to the teams with the highest combined scores in three events for High School, Jr. High/Middle School, All-Star/Studio, and Recreational League levels.
* At smaller competitions, one Sweepstakes Award may be given to the highest team of the day regardless of division or level.
Solos, Ensembles, Partners
- 1st through 5th Place trophies will be presented in the Small Ensemble, Large Ensemble, Partners, Peewee, Elementary, Junior, and Senior Solo Classifications.
- Grand Championship trophies will be presented to the highest scoring Ensemble, Partners, and Solo.
- Teams are limited to 3 soloist, two partner routines, and 2 small and 2
large ensembles. More may be taken if the schedule allows.
Ratings
In addition to the trophies, each performing team/ensemble will also receive a distinctive medal and ribbon with division ratings.
- Division I Superior/Gold Medal
- Division II Excellent/Silver Medal
- Division III Good/Bronze Medal