How do teams qualify for the AIA Global Tournament?

Teams qualify by earning invitations from designated AIA qualifying events worldwide. See our News page for the current qualifier list and timelines.

Is the Global Tournament an end-of-season event?

No. The Tournament rotates globally and is not an end-of-season event. It serves as a pinnacle invitational for AIA member events.

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Tournament Rules and Scoring

Rules: The championships will follow IASF guidelines for routine safety rules.
- Some modifications may be made based on the AIA Rules committee.
- IASF Guidelines
- Minimum of 16 athletes required to compete.

Scoring

A hybrid version of the comparative scoring system with rubric system component will be used in the tournament. Scores for each team will be announced live at the tournament once finalized.

All Star Cheer Divisions
Traditional Divisions: (All Star divisons that include tumbling)
Levels 1 through 7 (Open Level 1 and U16 Level 7 are not recognized divisions at the AIA tournament.
Non-Tumbling Divisions: Levels 2 through 7
Age & Coed Divisions:
- U16: NT, Coed L4 - L5 (Levels 2-6)
- U18: NT, Coed L3 - L6 (Levels 2-6)
- Open: NT, Coed L3 - L7 (Levels 2-7)
Division Changes
Teams are allowed to change divisions in the level the received the invitation to the tournament in.
Teams may NOT change their level.
Athletes qualify based on the age they will be on December 31, 2026. This means their birth year determines their eligibility for the 2025-2026 competition season
2016 - 9 year old (U16 MOD)
2015 – 10 years old (U16 MOD)
2014 – 11 years old (U16 MOD)
2013 – 12 years old (U16 MOD)
2012 – 13 years old (U16 MOD & U18)
2011 – 14 years old (U16 MOD & U18)
2010 – 15 years old (U16 MOD & U18, OPEN 2-6)
2009 – 16 years old (U16 MOD, U18, OPEN 2-6 & OPEN 7)
2008 – 17 years old (U18, OPEN 2-6 & OPEN 7)
2007 – 18 years old (U18, OPEN 2-6 & OPEN 7)
2006 and Earlier - 19 + old (Open)

Tournament Rules and Scoring

Rules: The championships will follow IASF guidelines for routine safety rules.
- Some modifications may be made based on the AIA Rules committee.
- IASF Cheer Rules 2025-2028

Fair Competition Rule

No country will be prohibited from competition in any level or division within the AIA Global Tournament.
No country will be guaranteed passage to any round or placement.