On every sideline,
In every halftime show,
In every school across America...
It's Game Time!

Game Time Divisions were created to showcase what traditional cheerleading is all about - leading the crowd! For this competition, there is no preparation needed - really! Teams can step off the sideline and into the competition.

Game Time Divisions are available at all NCA School Team Championships.

Choose to compete in 1, 2 or all 3 Game Time Divisions (listed and explained below) AND you can compete in a Performance Division too!

Cheer teams are encouraged to include other sideline spirit groups (i.e. dance team, song/pom, mascot, pep/short flag etc.), but the sideline spirit groups will not be judged separately.

For Pricing and Registration Information:
Check out our Championship Listing Page and get your GAME ON!

Only at NCA can you win National Championship trophies, jackets and banners!

Still have questions? We have answers! Contact your State Director today!

Time Out Cheer
Rules and Restrictions

Showcase your best sideline crowd-leading material. The use of signs, poms, flags, and/or megaphones is encouraged.

• 1 minute 15 seconds time limit.
• NEW for 2010 - Time will begin and end with buzzer sound - similar to a Time Out at a game.
• Emphasis on crowd involvement.
• At least 2 components required from the following: cheers, chants, traditional yells, and/or drum cadences.
• No music permitted. Drum Cadence can be used (CD or Live Drummers).
• No baskets, sponge, elevator, or similar type tosses permitted.
• No inversions and/or twisting into or out of stunts.
• NEW for 2010 - No single leg extended stunts.
• NEW for 2010 - Maximum tumbling difficulty allowed is a standing back handspring.
• SCORE SHEET - Coming Soon!
  
• Complete and comprehensive Rules will be posted soon.

Fight Song
Rules and Restrictions

Perform your favorite school fight song.

• 1 minute 15 seconds time limit.
• NEW for 2010 - Up to three eight counts may be incorporated with stunts, tumbling, and/or jumps.
• Same skill restrictions as listed in Time Out Cheer Rules and Restrictions.
• SCORE SHEET - Coming Soon!
• Complete and comprehensive Rules will be posted soon.

Time Out Dance
Rules and Restrictions

Perform your favorite time out dance.

• 1 minute 15 seconds time limit.
• Traditional sideline uniforms required.
• Emphasis on crowd entertainment.
• No stunts or tumbling permitted.
• SCORE SHEET - Coming Soon!
• Complete and comprehensive Rules will be posted soon.