As we begin STUNT’s 13th season, we celebrate a milestone accomplishment! Last Saturday, January 14th, STUNT was elevated to NCAA emerging sport status by the Division II membership at the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio, TX.

51 colleges and universities currently offer STUNT as part of their athletic programs, and we’re excited about the growth and potential across the country. The GMAC conference will be conducting the first conference championship this coming April, with eight schools sponsoring STUNT, and more conferences making plans to join them in the future. Commissioner Tom Daeger adds: “These developments along with the great opportunity to support the female student-athlete demand for this emerging sport made the recent decision to sponsor STUNT an easy one. We couldn’t imagine failing to bring this championship online considering this demand and substantial growth in high school and college STUNT sponsorship.”

“This is another critical step in our development as a sport and a monumental moment for STUNT,” said Lauri Harris, Executive Director of USA Cheer. “The support we have received from administrators, coaches, athletes, officials, the NCAA, and fans of STUNT has been overwhelming. Expanding the opportunities for female student-athletes at the collegiate level and furthering the great work of Title IX. We cannot thank the athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, and fans enough whom all believed in STUNT and paved the way for this moment. We’re rolling up our sleeves, and now the fun work begins.”

STUNT was created to meet the interests and abilities of young women with the skillset of cheer. STUNT is for all ages including youth, high school, and college. Now, these athletes have something special to look forward to being a part of a collegiate sport with the NCAA.

We expect increased participation and further program announcements as more institutions learn about STUNT and all that it has to offer. Divisions I and III will review later this year.