Fast Facts: At-Large Bids
Are too many at-large bids being given to The Cheerleading Worlds? Before you read our “Two Sides” debate on the topic, get the facts and stats surrounding it.
**209 at-large bids were awarded to Worlds in 2013. 86 full paid bids and 12 partially paid bids were also awarded. (Source: TheRoadtoWorlds.com)
**In 2013, each paid and partially paid bid to The Cheerleading Worlds cost sponsoring event producers between $7,000 and $25,000. (Source: USASF.net)
**During the 2012-2013 season, event producers classified as “Tier One” were permitted to award three at-large bids for each fully paid bid at the same national championship. Event producers classified as “Tier Two” were permitted to award one at-large bid for each partially paid bid at the same Worlds qualifying event. (Source: USASF.net)
40 event producers awarded at-large bids to Worlds in 2013. The most were given by NCA All-Star Nationals and Cheersport Nationals (18 apiece). See the breakdown by event producer:
18 at-large bids
NCA All-Star Nationals
Cheersport Nationals
10 at-large bids
UCA International All-Star Championship
Cheer Power Midwest World Bid National Championship
7 at-large bids
Jamfest Super Nationals
One Up Championship
6 at-large bids
ACDA – Reach the Beach All Star Nationals
American Cheerleaders Association Cheer Nationals
Champion Spirit Group Super Nationals
Cheer America Cheer Bowl National Championships
Cheer Tech – Spirit National Championships
COA Midwest National Pure Championship
Coastal Corporation – Battle at the Capital
GLCC Grand Showdown
JAMZ All-Star Nationals
Spirit Fest Nationals
Spirit Sports – Duel in the Desert
USA All-Star Championships
WSA Grand Nationals
21 other event producers awarded at-large bids (with five awarding 5 bids; two awarding 4 bids; five awarding 3 bids; four awarding 2 bids; and five awarding 1 bid.) (Source: TheRoadtoWorlds.com)