Latest Cheer News

STUNT is growing across the U.S. Here’s your complete guide to launching a STUNT program at your all star gym—from training to team development and registration.

With catastrophic injuries nearly eliminated and ER visits far lower than other sports, new data confirms cheerleading’s place among the safest high school athletics.

After 15 seasons in the Club Division of College STUNT, Cal Poly is officially stepping onto the NCAA mat. Starting with the 2026–2027 academic year, Cal Poly Athletics will officially transition its STUNT program from club status to a fully...

Cheer Media announces STUNT DAILY, a new media outlet delivering competition coverage and insights on the NCAA-recognized sport of STUNT.

A TikTok video filmed during cheer practice landed 16 Tennessee middle schoolers in court. Critics question the response.

NBC officially picks up Stumble, a cheer mockumentary starring Jenn Lyon and produced by Monica Aldama, for its 2025-26 lineup.

A detailed retrospective on the influential 2010 ruling declaring cheerleading not a sport under Title IX, tracing its extensive impact on the cheerleading community.

The Spirit Stick, one of cheerleading’s most cherished and iconic traditions, originated from the visionary mind of cheerleading pioneer Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer. Herkimer, often regarded as the father of modern cheerleading, profoundly influenced the sport, introducing numerous innovations, including the...

Cheerleading is going pro. Varsity Spirit's new Pro Cheer League brings paid opportunities to athletes and five live events across the U.S., starting January 2026.

Understanding how cheer routines are scored can give your team a strategic edge. Learn exactly how to maximize cheerleading scores across every scoresheet category.