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 appointment: Each program should have a roster verification appointment confirmed in Orlando.
  • IASF Roster in Roster System: Each team must have completed their IASF roster in the IASF roster system.
  • Coach Requirements in IASF Roster System: Each coach and non-coach personnel that intends to accompany the team into warm-ups must have submitted a background check, head shot and cheer education credential (not applicable to dance coaches) to their IASF roster system coach profile.
  • Athlete/Coach Digital Waiver: Each coach and athlete must have a completed Digital Waiver on file in their Varsity registration portal.
  • Printed IASF Roster: Each team should bring their printed IASF roster downloaded from the roster system to their roster appointment.
  • Signed Compliance Form: Varsity registration require the completion of the Compliance Form.
  • Verify your rehearsal time: Coaches are responsible for ensuring that they check their rehearsal time confirmation email matches the times assigned in this IASF REHEARSAL SCHEDULE.

Questions? Email worlds@iasfworlds.com

Don’t have a roster verification appointment? Request a time here.

Don’t know how to get onto the IASF Roster System? View the “How to Guide” and email worlds@iasfworlds.com

Coach Checklist

  • Verify your appointment time by checking your SAVE THE DATE email confirmation.
  • Printed team roster from the IASF Roster System – see instructions in next tab
  • Bring coaches with photo identification OR the primary club contact can take responsibility for all lanyards. The program assumes all responsibility for ensuring the coach’s names and birthdates match their government issued photo identification that will be verified before warm up.
  • It is recommended that coaches have athlete identification on file (digital copies are fine) to verify athlete birthdates on the roster.
  • Coaches should have access to all submitted documentation in their coach profile, if presenting background checks or coach education credentials at the appointment IASF staff may be required to take photos for authentication purposes.
  • VARSITY REQUIREMENTS: Completed Compliance Form & Digital Waivers for all athletes and coaches. See “Waivers” tab for more information.

  • WHERE ARE THE ROSTER APPOINTMENTS?
    Located beside All Star Sports at Celebrity Hall
    Arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment, review your Save the Date email for more information about the process

IASF isn’t showing in the drop down – what do I do?
Go to Events in the top left navigation and then select IASF – 2026 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds. Add your teams to the event. See slides 30 – 34 in the How to Guide.

  • Sign into your My Varsity registration portal. CHEER DANCE
  • Find the “+ Click for more details“
  • Select the Worlds event – Competition registration
  • Review the list of completed waivers
  • View the waiver dashboard that includes # of waivers required /# of waivers received

TIMING:

  • The first 5 teams in each division will have their scoresheets held as judges calibrate their benchmark scores. Expect these first 5 scoresheets to take up to 1.5 hours to be released, dependent upon the timing in the performance venue. Shorter delays should be anticipated for the first 3 teams in each new country group (semi-finals).
  • After the first set of teams, score sheets will be released approximately 30 minutes after your performance.
  • Cheer: Teams will have 20 minutes from the time the scoresheet is printed (see time stamp on your digital copy) to submit a request for review at Score Review, located in the Advent Health Arena.

HOW SCORESHEETS ARE DELIVERED:

  • Cheer & Dance: Scoresheets will be emailed to the email address on file in the Varsity registration platform, this email will be confirmed at the roster appointment.
  • CHEER: Scoresheets will also be printed in each venue.
    • Advent Health Arena: upper level concourse on east side of the arena
    • State Farm Field House: exit side of the judges riser
    • Athletic Centre: behind judges riser
    • Score Review: Athletic Centre – upper level concourse
    • Cheer – Scoring Logistics Webinar
  • DANCE: Scoresheets will also be printed.
    • Scoresheets will be emailed to the contact on file.
    • Scoresheets can be picked up at “South Registration”
  • Dance Event Hub
    • Performance Order
    • Results
    • Shuttle Schedule
    • Single day tickets
    • Venue Maps

STAY INFORMED AT WORLDS
The Band app will serve as a communications tool for coaches and fans throughout The Cheerleading Worlds and The Dance Worlds. Download and use the app for real-time event updates and information. Championship event staff will be online and ready to assist you in the chat room. Download the Band app and search for:
https://band.us/@tcw2026coaches
https://band.us/@tcw2026fans
https://band.us/@tdw2026coaches
https://band.us/@tdw2026fans
NOTE: The BAND app will be managed by Worlds staff beginning April 20. For questions prior to that date, contact roadtoworlds@usasf.net.

Review the 2026 Welcome Guide:
– Venue maps
– Shuttle schedule
– Concession and dining information
– Score sheet logistics
– Roster/Registration appointment location and details

Read the 2026 Welcome Guide

Dance Worlds – Championship Forms Request (password protected – see email to admin contacts on April 8th)

Cheerleading Worlds – Championship Forms Request (password proected – see email to admin contacts on April 8th)

  • 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

IASF Registration launch

Jan 27th, 2026

Roster Verification launch:

Feb 12th, 2026

Roster Verification documents due:

April 9th, 2026 (extended deadline)

Visa request deadline:

Feb 1st, 2026

Last day to submit videos for rule review:

April 6th, 2026

Registration deadline (received bid BEFORE Feb 19th):

March 19, 2026

Registration deadline (received bid AFTER Feb 19th):

Apri 9th, 2026

Full payment due date:

April 16th, 2026
  • Step 1 – Follow steps to register with MyVarsity to enter the team in the event & book accommodations
  • Step 2 – Look for an email from Worlds@iasfworlds.com with your Roster Verification login and options to book a roster verification appointment onsite in Orlando. This may take up to 7 business days – reach out to the worlds@iasfworlds.com if you haven’t received it within 7 business days from your MyVarsity registration.
  • Step 3 – Complete the roster verification details. As requirements are submitted teams will be placed in queue to book their rehearsal times. Only teams that have completed the verification process can book their rehearsal time.

STEP ONE: Gather the following information:

  • MyVarsity account login that you have used for previous Varsity-sponsored event registrations
  • 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

Cheer Registration Links
Cheer Family Registration
Cheer Ticket Link

Dance Registration Links

Dance Registration
Dance Family Registration
Dance Ticket Link

ESPN PLATINUM PARKING

Secure your parking in advance with Platinum Parking—the closest spots to the action at ESPN Wide World of Sports®.

  • Available for The Cheerleading Worlds: April 24–27.
  • Purchase your parking pass before arriving onsite. 
  • Space is limited. 
  • Parking sales close April 23, 11:59 PM EST. 
  • Free parking is always available at designated locations. 
  • Accessible parking: Complimentary parking is available for guests with disabilities at ESPN Wide World of Sports®. A valid disability parking permit is required.
LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE PARKING

ESPN SINGLE-DAY TICKETS (CHEER)

Teams competing at The Cheerleading Worlds can now purchase single-day tickets to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Please share this link with your families, spectators and anyone wishing to cheer you on! As a reminder, those on the hotel travel package or who have purchased extra Walt Disney World Park Hopper® tickets do not need to buy a Sports Complex ticket, as it is included with their Park Hopper. The tickets are $50 per person, per day. 

  • Tickets are valid for a single day of admission, per person, for the selected event date you have purchased. 
  • If you are attending more than one day of the event, you will need to purchase a ticket per person, per selected event date. 
  • Online sales will be available throughout the event; however, we suggest you purchase them before arriving in Orlando. 
  • Park reservations are not required at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, but you will need to link your ticket to the Disney app to enter.
Click here to purchase ESPN Single-day tickets – Cheer Spectators

DANCE WORLDS SPECTATOR TICKETS (DANCE)

Enter this customer number when prompted: 13850800

Click here to purchase Dance Worlds spectator wristbands

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 .

Roster System: How to Guide
Roster System Login Page: Click here
Request a Roster Verification Appointment in Orlando: Schedule now

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?

  • 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?

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

  • 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 theseSafeguarding Protocol requirementsto ensure compliance
  • Cheer Credential that matches the level your team is competing in at the 2026 Worlds event (not applicable to Dance coaches)
    • For a list of recognized credentials click here (EN, FR, ESP)
    • Coaches with existing credentials for Levels 1-4 or from alternate systems should reach out to worlds@iasfworlds.com for options
    • What is the IASF Worlds Coach Credential?
      • The education focuses on the IASF rules, providing education on the rule set in English in an approachable Level format.
      • The credential is valid for 5 years with bi-annual updates required as rule changes are released.
      • The IASF continues to recommend hands-on coaching technique courses delivered by regional education experts. See the list of currently recognized educational credentials linked above.
    • IASF Worlds Coach Credentialing (Cheer)
  • 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.com

  • Open rehearsal times are available at Coronado on: Thurs April 23 (9:00 – 7:00 pm) & Fri April 24 (9:00 – 9:00 pm)
  • Rehearsal times may be booked after the completion of your roster verification form.
    • Use the link in the bottom of your Roster Appointment Confirmation Email to request a rehearsal time.
    • Please allow up to 3 business days for Worlds staff to respond to your request and confirm your rehearsal time via email – look for an email from Worlds@iasfworlds.com titled “2026 IASF Rehearsal – Confirmation”
  • REHEARSAL TIMES ARE LIMITED AND NOT GUARANTEED.
Click to view: 2026 Rehearsal Schedule

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.

Scoring Q & A Webinar Coach Logistics & Scoring Overview Webinar

THEME PARK RESERVATIONS

As a reminder, theme park reservations ARE REQUIRED. Once you register and pay in full, you will receive a ticket order confirmation number via email in 7-10 business days. The confirmation will include instructions on how to link your ticket confirmation number to your My Disney Experience account so that you can make your park reservations. How to make Theme Park Reservations.

TIP: distribute the assigned confirmation number to the correct person (athlete ticket number to the assigned athlete, coach ticket number to the assigned coach, etc.) to ensure they have access where needed at the competition. If you have paid in full and have not received your Park Hopper ticket numbers via email, please contact your Worlds Registration Specialist. 

NOTE: Those visiting the ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex for The Cheerleading Worlds do not need a reservation but still must link their ticket to the Disney app to enter.

Safety Champion Webinar

Safety Champion

Each team, whether on a hotel travel package or commuter package, MUST designate one person (other than the head coach) to be the Safety Champion. This person must be at least 18 years of age and willing to participate in additional safety training from the Walt Disney World Resort prior to the event. A club bringing multiple teams must designate a different individual for each team.

Each Safety Champion will be confirmed upon registration in Orlando. Their responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) ensuring the team’s athletes, coaches and spectators follow the health and safety requirements for the event. 

All Safety Champions are required to view the Safety Champion Information video prior to the event.