The Cheerleading Worlds 2024: Championship Recap

The 2024 Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando concluded with resounding success, featuring a dazzling display of athleticism and strategy that encapsulated the spirit of competitive cheer. Teams from across the globe competed fiercely, with performances that underscored why this event remains the pinnacle of the sport. Here’s a concise breakdown of the results and pivotal moments that defined the championships.

Precision and Perfection in the Senior Divisions

In the Senior Extra Small Division, South Coast Cheer’s Fearless edged out fierce competition with a score of 162.45, narrowly surpassing The California All Stars – Mesa’s Vixens, who scored 161.85, due to flawless execution and zero deductions. ICE’s Golden Girls rounded out the top three with a score of 155.2, showcasing a routine that balanced creativity and technical difficulty.

The Senior Small Division saw Cheer Extreme – Raleigh’s SSX dominate with a top score of 164.85. Their routine was marked by explosive tumbling and intricate stunt sequences. ICE’s Lady Lightning followed closely with 162.75, impressing with their synchronicity and clean lines, while Top Gun All Stars’ TGOC scored 152.7, demonstrating a dynamic performance that resonated well with the judges.

Standout Coed Performances

The coed divisions were a battleground for some of the most electrifying moments of the Worlds. In the Senior Small Coed Division, Brandon All-Stars’ Senior Black showcased a routine that was both high-octane and error-free, scoring 160.55 to take the gold. They were followed by Macs Allstar Cheer’s MAC’S SENIOR STARZ and Woodlands Elite – OR’s Black Ops, who both demonstrated why teamwork and precision are critical at the highest levels of competitive cheer.

International Flair and Fierce Competition

On the international stage, New Zealand All Star Cheerleaders’ Academy All Girl took the top honors in the International Open Level 5 Division with a score of 139.33, followed by ACE Athletics’ S.W.A.T from Canada and Cheer Sport Sharks – Kitchener’s Grey Reef Sharks, also from Canada. Their performances highlighted the global reach and appeal of cheerleading, featuring routines that combined high-flying stunts with compelling choreography.

The intensity was palpable in the International Open Non-Tumbling Level 6 Division, where Cheer Extreme’s Lady Lux emerged victorious with a score of 122.85, pushing past The California All Stars-San Marcos’ Sparkle and ACE Athletics’ VICIOUS, who scored 120.3 and 116.95 respectively. These teams displayed routines that were as much about artistic expression as they were about athletic prowess.

2024 Cheerleading Worlds Medalists: Celebrating Top Performers Across Divisions

Senior Extra Small Division

1. South Coast Cheer – Fearless
2. The California All Stars – Mesa – Vixens
3. ICE – Golden Girls

Senior Small Division

1. Cheer Extreme – Raleigh – SSX
2. ICE – Lady Lightning
3. Top Gun All Stars – TGOC

Senior Medium Division

1. Top Gun All Stars – Lady Jags
2. Central Jersey All Stars – Bombshells
3. Maryland Twisters – F5

Senior Large Division

1. Cheer Athletics – Plano – Panthers
2. The Stingray Allstars – Orange
3. World Cup – Shooting Stars

Senior Extra Small Coed Division

1. GymTyme Illinois – Fever
2. Central Jersey All Stars – Team Gunz
3. Stars Vipers San Antonio – HISS

Senior Small Coed Division

1. Brandon All-Stars – Senior Black
2. Macs Allstar Cheer – MAC’S SENIOR STARZ
3. Woodlands Elite – OR – Black Ops

Senior Medium Coed Division

1. Top Gun All Stars – Revelation
2. The California All Stars-Livermore – Black Ops
3. The Stingray Allstars – Steel

Senior Large Coed Division

1. Top Gun All Stars – TGLC
2. Cheer Athletics – Plano – Cheetahs
3. ICE – LegICY

International Open Level 5 Division

1. New Zealand All Star Cheerleaders – Academy All Girl (NZL)
2. ACE Athletics – S.W.A.T (CAN)
3. Cheer Sport Sharks – Kitchener – Grey Reef Sharks (CAN)

International Open Level 6 Division

1. Cheer Force Wolfpack – Golden Girls (CAN)
2. Cheer Sport Sharks – Kitchener – Great White Sharks (CAN)
3. Gymfinity Sports Academy – Ladies of the Crown (WLS)

International Open Level 7 Division

1. Viqueens Cheerleaders – Spirit (NOR)
2. GymTyme All-Stars – Gold (USA)
3. East Celebrity Elite – Wildcat 7 (USA)

U18-5 Division

1. Cheer Sport Sharks – Kitchener – Smallfin Sharks (CAN)
2. TR Cheer – Destiny (CAN)
3. Coventry Dynamite – LADY GRENADES (ENG)

U18SC-5 Division

1. Unity Allstars – Royal (ENG)
2. Flyers All Starz – PHOENIX (CAN)
3. ACE Athletics – AMMO (CAN)

Reflections on the 2024 Cheerleading Worlds

The Cheerleading Worlds 2024 underscored the evolution of cheerleading as a competitive sport. With its complex choreography, rigorous physical demands, and strategic execution, cheerleading continues to push the boundaries of what team sports can be. This year’s event not only highlighted the best of the best but also set the stage for future competitions where the limits of athleticism and creativity will be tested once again.

As teams return home to prepare for next year, they carry with them the experiences, lessons, and memories of a competition that was nothing short of spectacular. The cheer community waits eagerly to see how the sport will continue to evolve and inspire athletes around the world.

Until next time, the mats at Orlando will hold the echoes of the cheers, the triumphs, and the sheer joy of the 2024 Cheerleading Worlds.