2025 Youth & Junior National Team Locations:

Youth All Girl: Chicago Area

Youth Coed: Chicago Area

Junior All Girl: Nashville Area

Junior Coed: Central Florida Area

Individual Tryout Inquiries – Closed for all Locations | Team Selections Announced via Email
See important information below regarding ages and requirements

Divisions for 2025

Youth: 12-14
Junior: 15-18

Ages for Competing:

For ICU, all members of the Youth team must be between 12 -14 years of age within the year of the Youth World Championships; all members of the Junior team must be between 15 – 18 years of age within the year of the Junior World Championships. Any team proven to be in violation of the ICU age requirements will be automatically disqualified.

*PLEASE NOTE: If the athlete is 14 years old on Jan 1, 2025 but turning 15 in the year of 2025, they will qualify for the youth team even if they turn 15 years of age, before the competition in April. In the same instance- this athlete age example would also be eligible for the Junior division. Another example: if the athlete is 11 on Jan 1 2025, but turning 12 in the year of 2025, they are still eligible for the youth team. Last example: if the athlete is 18 on Jan 1, 2025 but turning 19 in the year of 2025, they are still eligible for the Junior division.

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Expectations for Selected Teams:

• We recommend being within driving distance to a location to be considered. It is highly recommended that any athlete selected live within 5 hours of selected area due to multiple required practices per week for the months leading up to the ICU Championships.
• Being on multiple cheerleading teams and the US National Team is not encouraged due to the number of required practices needed to prepare for the ICU event.
• Teams must travel in three days before opening ceremonies to Orlando, FL for mandatory practices leading up to the Opening Ceremonies.
• Teams will be responsible for all expenses. Items that go into costs are, but not limited to: Coaching expenses, transportation, hotel, competition fees, athlete uniform and apparel package, and food. USA Cheer has fundraising ideas and a platform to assist your team with their efforts. You are welcome and encouraged to do fundraisers at home with your schools/programs but there will be set guidelines on what you are able to do for fundraising. Estimated costs for everyone are approximately $1200- $1500 per athlete.

What are the dates of the 2025 ICU World Championships?

April 23 – 25, 2025

What dates will I have to be in Orlando, FL?
Arrival dates are determined by each team but we encourage every team to arrive by Sunday, April 20th.

Is there a membership requirement?
Every coach representing the US is responsible for a USA Cheer coach membership and every athlete is required to obtain a USA Cheer athlete membership with age verification. This ensures safety training, athlete protection training, concussion training, background screening and age verification.