Regionals
No prior qualification required to compete. Regionals are local qualifying competitions for USA Nationals events. Regional plaques are awarded to top teams in each division. Bids to USA Nationals will be awarded to teams with an average score of 75 for Spirit Nationals and 85 for Dance/Drill Nationals qualifying divisions.

 Classics
No prior qualification required to compete. Classics are qualifying competitions for USA Nationals events. All performers receive a souvenir competition participation ribbon and sponsorship "give-aways." Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division. For all divisions, "Champion" pins will be given to each first place competitor. 

Opens
No prior qualification through a USA Regional competition, Classic competition or other sanctioned event/process is required in order to attend. Opens are NOT qualifiers for USA Nationals events. All performers receive sponsorship "give-aways." Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division. For all first place teams, each individual member will receive a 1st place Champion T-shirt. Banners awarded to first place teams with 2 or more teams in the division.