AIA Opens Global Nominations for “Best of the Best” Paid Invitations to the AIA Global Tournament Edmonton, Canada –

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AIA Opens Global Nominations for “Best of the Best” Paid Invitations to the AIA Global Tournament Edmonton, Canada –

The Association of International All Star (AIA) has officially opened public nominations for AIA’s Best of the Best, giving the global All Star Cheer and Dance community the opportunity to nominate exceptional teams for the chance to receive a paid invitation to compete at the AIA Global Tournament, taking place July 15–20, 2026 in Montréal, Canada.

While AIA’s Best of the Best distinction has traditionally been extended through international committees and event producers, AIA recognizes that many extraordinary teams around the world do not always have consistent access to member competitions. Geographic location, visa limitations, and financial barriers can prevent world-class programs from entering the competitive pathways typically used to identify elite talent.

To ensure the true Best of the Best are represented on the international stage, AIA has now opened a People’s Choice nomination process, inviting athletes, coaches, fans, and the global All Star community to nominate teams they believe deserve the opportunity to compete at the highest level of international All Star Cheer and Dance.

The initiative is designed to identify and elevate teams who have demonstrated exceptional talent, performance quality, and competitive excellence, regardless of their access to traditional qualification structures.

“The goal of the AIA Global Tournament has always been to assemble the strongest possible international field,” said Jibreel Rayam, President and Tournament Director of AIA.

“Not every elite program has equal access to member competitions or consistent international travel opportunities. By opening nominations to the global community, we are ensuring that truly outstanding teams, regardless of geography or circumstance, have the opportunity to be seen and considered for this stage.”

Selected teams will receive paid invitations to compete at the AIA Global Tournament, an event intentionally designed to move beyond traditional competition formats and toward a true international tournament structure for All Star Cheer and Dance.

The AIA Global Tournament features multiple rounds, meaningful advancement, and sustained performance over time, bringing together teams from across the world in a competitive environment designed to reflect the global reality of the sport.

Nominations are open for the following divisions:

• Cheer Levels 1–3

• Cheer Levels 4–7

• All Dance Divisions

The nomination submission deadline is March 16, 2026, with selected teams to be announced the following week through AIA’s Best of the Best (BOTB) platforms and social channels.

The AIA Global Tournament will take place in Montréal, Canada from July 15–20, 2026, with the next tournament cycle scheduled for January 2028.

Members of the All Star community are encouraged to nominate programs that demonstrate the talent, discipline, and performance quality worthy of competing on the global stage.

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.associationofinternationalallstar.com

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