Stingray Allstars Fort Lauderdale teams in front of the Rays mural
2026–2027 Placement Guide

One program. Three paths.
The right placement.

Every athlete is evaluated for the team where they will be safest, most successful, and appropriately challenged—Novice, Prep, or Elite.

2026–2027 · Half-year cheer

Half Year Allstar Prep

A first step into competitive allstar cheer for new athletes and those coming from recreational or school cheer. No prior experience is required.

Teams compete against other Prep teams with routines up to two minutes long, combining tumbling, stunting, pyramids, and dance.

Signups begin
October 15, 2026
Ages
5–18
Season
November 2026–April 2027
Levels
1.1–3.2
Stingray half-year cheer athletes performing together in black competition uniforms
Half-year athletes. The Stingray Way.

Clinic & tryouts

Your November dates

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Clinic

  • Ages 9 & under: 5:30–7:00 PM
  • Ages 10 & up: 7:00–8:30 PM

Friday, November 20, 2026 · Tryouts

Choose a time: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30 PM.

Register for a tryout time and attend the clinic for your age group. All times are local to the gym in Deerfield Beach.

Coaches will see your tumbling skills (it is OK if you have none), front hurdler and toe-touch jumps, and heel stretch, arabesque, and needle body positions for flyers only. There is no routine or material to learn beforehand.

The season commitment

Two practices each week

Each practice lasts 90 minutes. Consistent attendance matters; missing multiple practices can affect an athlete’s position on the team. Contact the gym for your team’s practice days and times.

Competitions & performances

The program includes two local competitions in Fort Lauderdale and the Spring Gym Jam. Athletes are expected to attend every competition and performance.

Competition and Gym Jam dates will be posted once confirmed. Ask the gym before making travel plans.

Package & payment schedule

Plan for the season

New athletes

$1,390 total package

$65 tryout registration, followed by five $265 payments due December 1, January 1, February 1, March 1, and April 1.

Includes a program tee, competition uniform, competition bow, competition registration, music, and choreography.

Returning athletes with a uniform

A returning-athlete package is available for athletes who already have their uniform. Contact the gym to confirm the final total and payment schedule.

Includes a program tee, competition bow, competition registration, music, and choreography.

Not included: shoes, USASF membership, and a backpack.

Uniforms & practice apparel

Uniform fittings take place at tryouts. Uniforms and bows are distributed before the first competition. Athletes need white cheerleading shoes and wear all black to practice, with a high ponytail and bow. Program tees are handed out after practices begin; fan gear is available in the pro shop.

Signups begin October 15, 2026.

Visit the parent portal for registration listings, or contact us with questions.

Competitive team placements

Novice. Prep. Elite.

These are placement tiers, not separate age programs. Coaches evaluate the complete athlete and place them where their skills, readiness, and team fit create the best path forward.

Foundational placement

Allstar Novice

For athletes developing their core fundamentals in a supportive, lower-pressure team environment.

Focus
Skill acquisition, confidence, and introductory performance
Season
Full season with local-only events
Goal
Build the foundation for scored competitive divisions

Progressive placement

Allstar Prep

For athletes who have mastered the foundations and are ready for structured competition and more complex routines.

Focus
Progression, consistency, and technical precision
Season
Full season with regional travel and structured scoring
Goal
Prepare athletes for Elite-level competition

Premier placement

Allstar Elite

For dedicated athletes demonstrating high-level technical difficulty, athleticism, and full-year commitment.

Focus
Maximum difficulty, elite execution, and performance creativity
Season
12-month commitment with national bid events and mandatory camps
Goal
Compete at the highest levels of the Allstar industry

One age guide

Every division, across all three tracks

USASF eligibility is based on birth year and differs by competitive tier. This single view replaces separate Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, and Senior program pages.

Swipe sideways to review all three placement tracks.

2026–2027 USASF age divisions for Novice, Prep, and Elite placements
DivisionNovicePrepElite
Tiny
Born 2019–2023
Level 1 with restrictions
Born 2019–2021
Level 1.1
Born 2019–2021
Level 1
Mini
Born 2017–2020
Levels 1–2 with restrictions
Born 2017–2020
Levels 1.1, 2.1, 2.2
Born 2017–2020
Levels 1–2
Youth
Born 2014–2019
Levels 1–3 with restrictions
Born 2014–2019
Levels 1.1–3.2
Born 2014–2019
Levels 1–5
Junior
Born 2011–2018
Levels 1–3 with restrictions
Born 2011–2018
Levels 1.1–3.2
Born 2011–2018
Levels 1–6
Senior
Born 6/1/2007–2015
Levels 1–3 with restrictions
Born 6/1/2007–2015
Levels 1.1–3.2
Born 6/1/2007–2014
Levels 1–5
Born 6/1/2007–2013
Level 6 (Worlds)

Quick check

What division is my athlete in?

Enter a birth year and see every 2026–2027 division that athlete is age-eligible for, across all three placement tracks.

USASF sets eligibility by birth year, not by grade or current age. Two years are split at June 1, so pick the matching half if your athlete was born in 2007 or 2009.

Choose a birth year to see every division that athlete is eligible for this season.

Age eligibility is only the starting point. Final placement depends on evaluations and the teams we field this season, and every division listed here is offered subject to enough athletes to build the team.

Eligibility does not guarantee a specific team. Final placement depends on evaluation results and the teams fielded this season.

Official USASF age grid

Live from iClassPro

Explore Every Program

This is the actual training lineup currently available in our registration system—grouped by program instead of repeated once for every weekday.

See days, times, and openings

Advanced Tumbling: Layouts & Fulls (Level 4 & 5)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 19Level 41 weekly time

Coed Stunt (True 1-on-1 Partner Stunting)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 9 to 251 weekly time

Flyer Tech & Stretch (All Levels)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 253 weekly times

Fulls (Level 5 Tumbling)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 19Level 51 weekly time

FUN-damentals (Beginner Tumbling)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 5 to 18Level 03 weekly times

Group Stunt: Flyer Technique

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 8 to 251 weekly time

Handsprings (Level 2 Mastery)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 18Level 23 weekly times

Intro to Handsprings (Level 1 to Level 2 Bridge)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 18Level 23 weekly times

Intro to Tucks (Level 2 to Level 3 Bridge)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 19Level 31 weekly time

Jumps & Flex (All Levels)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 183 weekly times

Preschool Rays

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 3 to 6Level 02 weekly times

Rhythm Rays (Cheer Dance & Performance)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 18Level 01 weekly time

Tucks (Level 3 Tumbling)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 6 to 18Level 32 weekly times

Walkovers (Level 1 Progression)

Focused athlete development with current enrollment handled in iClassPro.

Ages 5 to 18Level 15 weekly times

Program names, age ranges, levels, and availability refresh from iClassPro every 30 minutes.

Program Questions

When do 2026–2027 Half Year Allstar Prep signups begin?

Signups begin October 15, 2026. Half Year Allstar Prep is for ages 5–18, requires no prior experience, and runs from November 2026 through April 2027. The clinic is November 19 and tryouts are November 20, 2026.

What is the difference between Novice, Prep, and Elite?

Novice is the foundational placement, Prep is the progressive competitive placement, and Elite is the premier placement for athletes ready for the highest technical and travel commitment. Coaches make placements after evaluating the complete athlete.

Does age determine my athlete’s team?

Age determines which divisions an athlete is eligible for, but it does not determine placement by itself. Coaches also evaluate tumbling, stunting compatibility, performance energy, technical execution, and readiness.

Can an athlete be on both a Prep team and an Elite team?

No. USASF requires an athlete to choose one competitive tier for the season, either Prep or Elite, though they may also be rostered on a Novice team. Once an athlete has competed, moving between Prep and Elite requires USASF approval, is granted one time only, and the athlete cannot move back for the rest of the season.

How many teams can one athlete compete on?

USASF allows an athlete to be rostered on up to three cheer teams at a sanctioned competition, meaning one primary team plus two crossovers within the same club. Athletes may also cross from cheer to dance without that limit.

Do athletes need experience before an evaluation?

No. The evaluation process is designed to find the safest and most productive placement for every athlete, including beginners developing their first cheer and tumbling skills.

How do we register?

Evaluations and weekly training registration are handled through the iClassPro parent portal. The live program list below reflects the classes currently available in that system.

We accept Step Up For Students scholarship funds

We are an approved direct service provider, so families with an eligible Florida scholarship may be able to put those funds toward training here. Eligibility is determined by Step Up For Students.

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