Massachusetts School Administrators' Association

MSAA Cheerleading

2025 MA JUDGE CERTIFICATION COURSE
Contact Jennifer Cloutier <maspiritofficials@gmail.com> with questions.

Saturday - September 20, 2025
Re-certification of current judges ONLY
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Registration at 8:30 AM)
Confirm registration through ArbiterSports account. 
Current judges -  $50.00
Current judges unable to attend on Saturday may attend the Sunday session for certification purposes.

Sunday - September 21, 2025
Open to all but focusing on coaches and new judges
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Registration at 8:30 AM)
New judge training - $60.00 
33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X0UTNIiTT_Fi5TbfTlhBMxdTKjoity0n_YmqEk9___g/

 

Approved Co-ops & Middle Level Waivers

Middle Level

District

School Year for Requested Waiver

Name of Senior High SchoolMiddle School Name

Grade(s) for Requested Waiver

Sport for Requested WaiverLevel for Requested Waiver
725-26Ashland High SchoolAshland Middle School7-8CheerVarsity
725-26Bellingham High SchoolBellingham Memorial Middle School7CheerVarsity
125-26Chicopee High SchoolDupont and Bellamy Middle Schools7-8CheerVarsity
225-26David Prouty High SchoolKnox Trail7-8CheerVarsity
425-26Dracut Senior High SchoolRichardson Middle School8CheerVarsity
125-26Easthampton High SchoolMountain View7-8CheerVarsity
925-26Falmouth High SchoolLawrence Jr 8CheerVarsity
925-26Hingham High SchoolHingham Middle School8CheerVarsity
825-26Joseph Case High SchoolJoseph Case Junior High School8CheerVarsity
225-26Leicester High SchoolLeicester Middle School7-8CheerVarsity
525-26Manchester Essex Reg. High SchoolManchester Essex Reg. Middle School7-8CheerVarsity
325-26Murdock High SchoolMurdock Middle School7-8CheerVarsity
925-26Nauset Reg. High SchoolNauset Reg. Middle School8CheerVarsity
525-26North Reading High SchoolNorth Reading Middle School8CheerVarsity
225-26Southbridge High SchoolSouthbridge Middle School6-8CheerVarsity
225-26Uxbridge High SchoolWhitin Intermediate School7CheerJV
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

Co-ops

School Year for Requested Waiver

Name of Host SchoolName of Guest SchoolCo-op Length
2025-2026Gloucester High SchoolRockport High School1
2025-2027Turners Falls High SchoolFranklin County Tech2
    

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.

a cheer team poses for a photo in a gym

MSAA Cheerleading Awards History

“Recognizing Excellence in Character, Achievement and Coaching”

  • 2012 John Beaton
  • 2013 Patrica Maroney
  • 2013 Mary Soucy
  • 2014 Adrienne DeGeorge
  • 2015 Patti Johnson
  • 2018 Sue Pereira