Resources.

Below you will find a variety of resources for all things IHSA Cheerleading!  

2025-2026 Competitions

In the document below you will find a list of 2025-2026 competition locations, dates, contact information, and other competition information.  This list is NOT comprehensive.  If you are a competition host and would like your competition added to this document please complete this form or email information to [email protected].
2025-2026 Illinois Competition Dates

Coaching Openings

In the document below you will find various cheerleading coaching openings throughout the state of Illinois. If you would like an opening added to this document please complete this form or email information to [email protected].
Coaching Openings

IHSA Resources

All information regarding IHSA Competitive Cheerleading can be found at the link below.  On this site you can find items including the scoresheet & rubric, cheerleading timeline, state series information, and much more.
​IHSA Competitive Cheerleading Homepage
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​IHSA Quick Links- Rubric, Scoresheet, Execution Descriptors, State Series 

NFHS Resources

The NFHS is the governing body for IHSA Cheerleading.  At the link below you can view rule changes for the upcoming season as well as purchase a rulebook.  The rulebook is available as an ebook or paperback. 
NFHS Spirit Homepage

College Cheerleading Opportunities
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The IHSCCO has created a database for college coaches to share their program's information with prospective student-athletes in Illinois. College coaches can submit their program details through this form and return to edit it at any time as needed. Prospective athletes may download the information to search and filter for programs of interest. Please note, this list is NOT comprehensive. 
College Cheerleading Programs for Illinois Athletes