{"id":8689381,"date":"2025-06-11T10:55:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/?page_id=8689381"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:10:13","slug":"pro-cheer-league","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/pro-cheer-league\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pro Cheer League"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='overlay-hero-small wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex  vc_row-no-padding b-lazy blue-fill presented by Varsity' id='' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/background-2-1.png' ><div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-1000x720.png'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-1000x720.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-500x360.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-1000x720.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h4>Get ready to go Pro!<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pro Cheer League, presented by Varsity Spirit, is the world\u2019s first professional cheerleading platform for elite athletes aged 18 and older. It empowers these athletes to continue their cheer careers beyond high school and college, with professional training, compensation, and national exposure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pro Cheer League launches in 2026 with teams in four cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, and San Diego. Each team consists of up to 30 top-tier athletes competing across five high-energy events in cities nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ready to meet the four teams? You can now follow them on Instagram! Click below to find their introductions.<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/procheerleague\/' rel='' target='_self' title='PRO CHEER LEAGUE SOCIAL'>PRO CHEER LEAGUE SOCIAL<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/procheerleague\/' rel='' target='_self' title='PRO CHEER LEAGUE SOCIAL'>PRO CHEER LEAGUE SOCIAL <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/varsity.tfaforms.net\/259\">mailing list<\/a> for Pro Cheer League updates!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PCL-Cheer-Community-Letter-6.27.25-etc.pdf' style='max-width:px; max-height:px' title='' target='_self ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"Pro Cheer League - Bill Seely\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter.png 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter-768x92.png 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter-280x33.png 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter-220x26.png 220w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter-100x12.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PCL-Open-Letter.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Pro Cheer League by Varsity Spirit\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7F9Wtp5vnxM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>Pro Cheer is here!<\/h4><p>Tryouts will be in early September at each location and rosters will be announced in October. Pre-season training for teams will begin in November.<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/procheerleague\/' rel='' title='FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL' target='_self' class='btn btn-full'>FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL<\/a><\/p>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Your voice matters in shaping the future of the Pro Cheer League. <a href=\"mailto:info@procheerleague.com\">Contact us<\/a> to submit your feedback or reach out with questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb32158d6_48096952' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>TEAM LOCATIONS<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\">The inaugural teams will be in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\">Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, and San Diego<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2710998 BCX0\">. Each team will feature the most skilled athletes in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb3215d15_58035259' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>TEAM MANAGERS<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pro Cheer League is led by some of the most respected names in the cheerleading world who bring decades of experience, innovation, and athlete development to the league. Each of our inaugural teams is backed by powerhouse managers who are shaping the future of professional cheer:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atlanta Air<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0 Casey Jones and Roger Schonder, two icons of Southern cheer leadership with a deep commitment to athlete excellence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dallas Drive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Brad Habermel, Angela Rogers, and Jody Melton, a dream team of Texas legends driving innovation and performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miami Metal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Kristen and Victor Rosario, trailblazers known for their elite coaching and championship legacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Golden State Grit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Tannaz Kirichkow, a West Coast force with a bold vision for professional cheer\u2019s next chapter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb3216160_51196905' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>2026 PRO CHEER LEAGUE SEASON EVENTS<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88114450 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88114450 BCX0\">The Pro Cheer League\u2019s inaugural season will feature five high-energy live events in cities across the country, offering fans the chance to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88114450 BCX0\">witness<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88114450 BCX0\"> elite cheer talent up close. The action kicks off in <strong>Indianapolis<\/strong> in January, followed by stops in <strong>Atlanta<\/strong> and <strong>Houston<\/strong> in February. The momentum continues with a March showdown in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW88114450 BCX0\"><strong>Anaheim<\/strong>, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88114450 BCX0\"> culminates in an electric season finale in <strong>Nashville<\/strong> at the end of March. These events promise to deliver unmatched athleticism, energy, and entertainment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88114450 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis: Weekend of January 16<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta: Weekend of February 13<\/p>\n<p>Houston: Weekend of February 27<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim: Weekend of March 13<\/p>\n<p>Nashville: Weekend of March 27<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb3216548_50970775' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>FORMAT<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Like nothing you&#8217;ve seen before, The Pro Cheer League will showcase the most impressive aspects of our sport across different disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>Each match will feature three distinct rounds:<\/p>\n<p>1. Round 1 &amp; 2 \u2013 Head-to-head bracket-style rounds highlighting stand-alone compulsory skills like tumbling, stunts, and basket tosses.<\/p>\n<p>2. Round 3 \u2013 A 2\u20133 minute creative routine set to music\u2014similar to the cheer routines fans are used to seeing on ESPN, but elevated.<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to share more later this summer!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb32167a9_63980085' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>TEAM SELECTION<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Applications are closed for the first season of the Pro Cheer League. Thank you to all who applied! Team Selections will be held September 6th and 7th, athletes who are invited will be notified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84fb3216a78_46783696' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is The Pro Cheer League Presented by Varsity Spirit?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pro Cheer League is the first professional cheerleading league for athletes ages 18 or older and beyond high school. It\u2019s an exciting new opportunity for elite athletes to continue their cheer careers beyond high school and college\u2014and get paid to do what they love. With dedicated city-based teams, this league brings fans closer to the action and creates a new stage to celebrate the sport of cheer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who can participate?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Athletes must be 18 or older and beyond high school to try out for the Pro Cheer League.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is there a number of male vs female athletes the team\u2019s plan to have?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes! Teams are open to all athletes. Each team\u2019s final roster will be announced this fall after the selection process is complete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200cHow many teams will there be? How do athletes try out?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the inaugural 2026 season, there will be four teams consisting of 30 athletes each, located in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atlanta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dallas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miami<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Diego<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But this is just the beginning!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How will the teams be selected?<\/span><\/b><b> <\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The selection process will take place in early September. Athletes will complete standardized skill components via video submission, along with unique interview elements specific to each team. Rosters will be finalized and announced in October.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does the season look like?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first season will run from January through the end of March 2026 and will feature five high-energy matches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are athletes paid to compete?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Pro Cheer League athletes are part-time employees of Varsity Spirit and will be compensated for their time, talent, and dedication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is this a full-time job for athletes?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Pro Cheer League may not currently fulfill the needs of a full-time career for most athletes at the start, it is a major step forward in building a professional pathway in cheer. Our long-term vision is to continue growing this opportunity into a more sustainable professional model over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can athletes have sponsorships or brand partnerships?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes! Athletes may pursue individual sponsorships as long as they are approved by the Pro Cheer League and align with the league\u2019s guidelines. The league and its teams may also pursue brand partnerships in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can Pro Cheer athletes still compete with their All Star or College teams?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, athletes may continue to participate with their All Star or College teams during this inaugural season, as long as they meet all scheduling and eligibility requirements. Pro Cheer League athletes will be expected to attend practices, events, and appearances as part of a professional team environment. To ensure athletes can perform at their best and fully benefit from this unique opportunity, we strongly encourage athletes to carefully consider the demands of balancing multiple commitments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who oversees the league?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pro Cheer League has its own governing body, led by Commissioner John Newby for the 2026 season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What safety standards will the league follow?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Athlete safety is a top priority. The Pro Cheer League follows proven safety protocols developed over Varsity Spirit\u2019s 50-year history and aligns closely with USASF and USA Cheer standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key measures include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mandatory safety training for coaches and staff<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual background checks for all adult personnel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certified coaches and structured safety oversight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safe stunt progressions and proper supervision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuous updates in partnership with national safety experts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why did Varsity launch the Pro Cheer League?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit has always been focused on growing the sport of cheer. From ESPN broadcasts to STUNT and The Varsity Cheer League for all star teams, this is a natural next step\u2014giving athletes the chance to continue in the sport they love at the professional level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Varsity\u2019s role in the league?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit owns and operates the Pro Cheer League, providing strategic direction, managing operations, and supporting its growth. We\u2019ve also partnered with team managers in each city, creating a shared commitment to building something great together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How were the four launch cities chosen?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cities were selected based on a mix of key factors, including established cheer communities with deep athlete talent, great venues and local infrastructure, geographic diversity, and opportunities for growth and visibility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are there plans to expand?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absolutely. We plan to expand the league in the coming years. That may include adding more teams, and possibly even multiple teams in the same city if demand is high enough.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can gyms express interest in participating in the future?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We would love to hear from you! If you&#8217;re interested in being part of the future expansion, owning a team or coaching a team, please share that with your Varsity Spirit representative. More details about expansion opportunities will be shared following the inaugural season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Join our mailing list for Pro Cheer League updates! [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Your voice matters in shaping the future of the Pro Cheer League. 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