CONGRATULATIONS
You’re headed to The 2026 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds
Next Steps
Please review the checklist and instructions outlined below for action items that are required to complete your registration and verification for the event.
- Roster Verification/Appointments/Rehearsal questions: worlds@iasfworlds.com
- Credentialing questions: marcy@iasfworlds.com
- Rostering rules: marcy@iasfworlds.com
- Scoring questions: scoring@iasfworlds.com
- Legality video submissions/rule questions: cheer.rules@iasfworlds.net
- Registration questions: See list below according to your country
Worlds Registration Specialists
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IASF Registration launch |
Jan 27th, 2026 |
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Roster Verification launch: |
Feb 12th, 2026 (Tentative) |
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Roster Verification documents due: |
April 4th, 2026 |
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Visa request deadline: |
Feb 1st, 2026 |
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Last day to submit videos for rule review: |
April 6th, 2026 |
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Registration deadline (received bid BEFORE Feb 19th): |
March 19, 2026 |
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Registration deadline (received bid AFTER Feb 19th): |
Apri 9th, 2026 |
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Full payment due date: |
April 9th, 2026 |
STEP ONE: Gather the following information:
- MyVarsity account login that you have used for previous Varsity-sponsored event registrations
- If you don’t have a MyVarsity account of have forgotten your login, contact your Worlds Registration Specialist (see above)
- CHEER – Team Registration link
- DANCE – Team Registration link
- Each participants first name, last name, gender, birthdate, phone number, email address and role
- Rooming lists/housing assignments (if applicable)
STEP TWO: Read all event information – hotel package, commuter package, extra ticket pricing, etc. (Cheer/Dance)
STEP THREE: Go to https://myvarsity.com/s/master-roster and compile your master roster using the BULK UPLOAD template
- If your master roster has more than 100 people, contact your registration specialist before uploading.
- This is NOT the IASF Worlds team roster as described on the page titled “Roster, Music Verification”
STEP FOUR: Follow instructions to make hotel reservations, order any extras or to upgrade your hotel package ticket. If you need additional park tickets, you must order them separately using the Extra Ticket link on the registration page.
STEP FIVE: Assign your athletes and coaches to their team(s) and create a rooming list (if applicable).
STEP SIX: Review and submit your registration for the event (note that additional documents will be required to complete the mandatory roster verfication process directly with the IASF)
STEP SEVEN: Submit your payment according to the details in the registration package.
FRIENDS & FAMILY REGISTRATION: See the process outlined in the registration packages for complete process details. Team registration must be complete with approved deposit prior to starting the Friends & Family Registration.
Cheer Registration Links
Dance Registration Links
The IASF is excited to launch a NEW club rostering portal for the 2026 Cheerleading & Dance Worlds, and for future qualifying events. The process will be different from past years with the goal of enabling a smoother process for gym’s with multiple teams and a streamlined roster verification check qualifying event and Worlds rosters.
- Each club will have a dedicated login
- Club will be able to invite coaches to complete their profile and upload their background checks and credentials
- Program admin can attach coaches to multiple teams
- Program admin can edit Worlds rosters until the documentation deadline of April 4th – system will auto verify between qualifying event/Worlds roster & athlete age
- Digital ID cards will be delivered directly from the rostering system to the coach email on file
After completing the team registration through MyVarsity an IASF Worlds representative will reach out with login details for your club. Stay tuned for additional details .
After you submit the Roster Verification Form, a Worlds representative will reach out to approve your submission or advise you of missing documentation. The representative will also confirm your roster appointment day and time at Worlds.
- You will meet with a Worlds Official for 30 min in Orlando, FL. to sign and turn in your FINAL printed TEAM ROSTER, signed COMPLIANCE SHEET, ensure all documentation is in order, and receive your Coach ID card.
- Do all coaches for the team need to come at the same time?
- No, although coaches arriving outside of their assigned appointment may have a lengthy wait
- The team appointment and documentation approval must be complete before ANY coaches lanyards and ID cards are released.
What do I need to bring?
- Copy of your PRINTED IASF Roster (NOT DOUBLE SIDED) (click here for template)
- Valid government-issued photo identification for each coach picking up a lanyard
- Copy of signed waivers for every participating athlete, coach, personnel
Do I need to bring a copy of my athletes passports or all of my athletes?
- Digital copies are recommended. If digital copies are not provided the COACH at check-in takes responsibility for ensuring that all athlete names and birthdates are accurate and identical to the athlete’s required identification that will be checked backstage.
- Be sure you are aware of the International Athlete Affiliation requirements outlined here, applicable to any athlete competing on an IASF team at the 2026 event whose government issued identification does not reflect citizenship or nationality of the country of the team they are representing.
What do I need to prepare for my music?
- Review all guidelines listed here.
- Ensure you have all required documentation should your music license be challenged. Review process details and sign this International Music Clearance Certificate.
- Music Licensing FAQ (EN/ESP)
CHALLENGE PENALTY:
I understand that if this music is challenged and upon investigation is found to be non-compliant the following penalties will be in effect:
1. My team will be disqualified
2. No team from my program will be eligible to receive a bid to the 2025 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds
3. If this team was awarded a paid bid or partial paid bid(s), I am required to return the money to the event producer who provided the bid(s).
Teams participating in IASF division (non-US teams) must complete the roster verification and safeguarding process in order to be eligible to participate at The 2026 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds.
What is Roster Verification & Safeguarding?
- The IASF will review rosters to determine eligibility according to the rostering guidelines specific to your region. All documentation including coach credentials, entourage background checks, coach/entourage headshots, music verification form, contact information etc., is collected separately from your registration for the event.
Why?
- Safeguarding to protect athletes
- Credentialing requirement to elevate the level of education of coaches guiding athletes at the Worlds event
- Fair play – roster guidelines help manage recruitment and fair play guidelines
- To catch problems BEFORE the Worlds event
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Official team roster for the WORLDS event formatted on the IASF Roster Template
- Headshots for all coaches
- Must be on a white background, straight on, no sunglasses/hats, chest or higher ONLY, shirts must be worn. Inappropriate photos will be denied
- Background check for each coach/entourage member
- Physical therapists may be required to show proof of professional designation at the event to retrieve their lanyard
- Review these Safeguarding Protocol requirements to ensure compliance
- Cheer Credential that matches the level your team is competing in at the 2026 Worlds event (not applicable to Dance coaches)
- Music Verification Form – click here.
- Worlds team rosters must include all participants who plan to enter the warm-up room with a team preparing to compete: club owners, coaches, choreographers, athletic trainers, personnel, athletes, and alternate/substitute athletes.
- Each team may have a maximum of five persons listed to accompany the team into warm-ups, with an additional two persons holding official sport federation credentials.
- Failure to produce proper credentials and identification will prohibit entry into the warm-up area. Unauthorized entry into the warm-up area will result in immediate disciplinary action.
- Prohibited from entry into warm-up rooms: Children not rostered as athletes or reserves, VIPs, team photographers and media
- Gym owners without credentials may only enter the warm-up room when accompanied by a valid coach on the roster with the required credentials. Non-credentialed owners must be listed on the roster and have a lanyard and ID card. Non-credentialed owners may not coach in the warm-up room.
- Please review the athlete ID requirements as listed in the information packet linked above.
- For added confidence at Worlds, submit a skill video for legality review. A legality official will assess each video privately, and results will be shared only with your club. The submission deadline is April 6, and results will be sent by April 16, 2026. Videos submitted after April 6 won’t be reviewed.
- Note: Video reviews aim to help identify potential penalties but won’t guarantee a penalty-free performance at The Cheerleading Worlds. Legality officials will be available in the warm-up area for assistance if needed. International teams:
- Email cheer.rules@iasfworlds.net.
- Open rehearsal times are available at Coronado on: TBD
- Rehearsal times may be booked after the completion of your roster verification form.
- Once the documentation is submitted and reviewed a representative will reach out via email to coordinate a rehearsal time
- REHEARSAL TIMES ARE LIMITED AND NOT GUARANTEED.
What scoring is utilized at the Cheerleading Worlds for IASF divisions?
The IASF in season score sheet and range requirements are also utilized in IASF divisions at The Cheerleading Worlds, with the exception of the Point Deduction system. At The Cheerleading Worlds the “Skill Performed Out of Level” (-1.0 pt) deduction is not in play, rule infractions for Levels 1-7 will have the Legality Infraction point deduction (-4.0 pt) applied. All documents and reference sheets are available here.