2026 Cheer Judges Clinic
SAVE THE DATE
September 12 - Cheer Re-Certification 9 am - 1pm
This course is for re-certification of current judges ONLY.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m.
Confirm registration through ArbiterSports account.
Current judges – $50
Current judges unable to attend on Saturday may attend the Sunday, September 15 session for certification purposes.
September 13 - New Judge & Coaches Education
9 am - 2:30 pm
Open to all
Registration is at 8:30 a.m.
Fee – $60
Current judges unable to attend on Saturday, September 14 may attend the Sunday session for certification purposes.
Individuals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of the scoring process are encouraged to attend. Individuals that wish to continue on the path to a certified judge must provide a summary of relevant experience and complete a background check through the MSAA. Completion of the course does not guarantee assignments.
Important Information
- Sanctioned Events - 2026-2027
- Sanctioned Cheer Teams 2025-2026
- Alignments - 2025-2026 & 2026-2027
- League Directory
- Matt Layout
- 2025-2026 Rules & Regulations - updated 9/23/25
- Click here to view changes to the 2025-2026 Rules & Regulations
- Skill Level Sheet / Rubric - Updated 8/21/25
- Junior High/Middle School Cheer Rule Concerning Tosses
Resources
- Academic Excellence Award
- Intent to Enter - Regionals & States - to be submitted once you have completed in league event
- Event Tabulation Sheet
- Multi-School Event Form
- Roster
- Safety Infraction Sheet
- Score Sheet
- Sportsmanship Form
Approved Co-ops & Middle Level Waivers
Middle Level - Winter Application Deadline 12-19-25
District | School Year for Requested Waiver | Name of Senior High School | Middle School Name | Grade(s) for Requested Waiver | Sport for Requested Waiver | Level for Requested Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-ops - Winter Application Deadline 12-19-25
School Year for Requested Waiver | Name of Host School | Name of Guest School | Co-op Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | Turners Falls High School | Franklin County Tech | 2 |
Music Copyright Laws
ATTENTION All Cheer and Dance Coaches and Administrators:
Recent enforcement efforts by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have highlighted the need for compliance with US Copyright Law. The Massachusetts School Administrators' Association (MSAA) is providing the following information regarding the use of copyrighted music at school cheer and dance events (pep rallies, Homecoming events, cheer or dance routines in general, etc.) including competition routines.
The licenses purchased by the MSAA for the regional and state championships do not cover the music usage by individual schools. Each school is obligated to comply with copyright laws regarding the use of music. We understand that this change has come up at a time in the year when coaches may have already started the process of ordering, or have already ordered music. Coaches should contact his/her music provider to see what steps they take to ensure that they are in compliance.
The information provided here should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific questions or concerns related to copyright laws, please contact an attorney.