CHEER LEVELS
The following information is directly from the NHYFSC website.
Division & Levels are determined by the local associations.
| Division | Ages | Skill Level |
| Mascots | 5 - 6 | Sideline ONLY |
| Tiny Mites | 5 - 6 - 7 | 1 |
| Division 8 | 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 | 1 & 2 |
| Division 10 | 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Division 12 | 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 | 1, 2, & 3 |
| Division 14 | 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 | 1, 2, 3, & 4 |
The age cut off for all divisions is July 31.
Division Specifications
- Mascots- If offered at the local level, are assigned to a specific cheer division. They do not perform or compete in ANY competitions.
- Tiny Mites-This level is Non-Competitive team but do perform in the local and State competitions.
- In-State Option Only - This is a new competitive option for teams who do not have the ability to make an approved AYC roster and/or teams who do not wish to travel outside of NH. This option is open to all Division 8- Division 18, Level 1 and Level 2 only. All Divison 8 "non competitive" teams will now fall under the "In-State Only" option.
Cheer Categories
Cheer Squads are divided into up to 4 different levels:
- Level 1 - Teams that have athletes and coaches with little to no experience. Novice athletes and coaches.
- Level 2 - Teams with athletes and coaches where majority of the team has mastered level 1 skills. Beginner to intermediate skilled athletes and coaches.
- Level 3 - Teams with athletes and coaches where majority of the team has mastered level 2 skills. Intermediate to advanced athletes and coaches
- Level 4 - Teams with athletes and coaches where majority of the team has mastered level 2 & 3 skills. Advanced athletes and coaches.
Cheer Size
Cheer squads are divided into 2 size:
Small consisting of 5 to 18 participants per squad
Large consisting of 19 to 36 participants per squad
