Club STUNT Tournament Director Role

Tournament Directors act as an on-site liaison for USA Cheer to help enforce the USA Cheer and STUNT rules and regulations. They also assist prior to the event in scheduling, connecting with the host about details of the event, confirm facility has correct setup in walk through and maintains compliance through the event. While at the event, the Tournament Director is present throughout the event to supervise the progress of the tournament, answer any questions during check-in regarding compliance of teams, coaches, and athletes, manages elimination tournament brackets (if applicable), tracks scores and statistics from each game, and handle all questions that pertain to USA Cheer while at the event.

Requirements to Become a Club STUNT Tournament Director

Meet the Club STUNT Tournament Directors

Name: Marissa Cox

Location: Allen Park, Michigan

Current Involvement: President of College STUNT Officials Association

Marissa has been involved in STUNT for the past several years as a College STUNT Official. She has officiated multiple College National Championships and worked with USA Cheer in developing the College STUNT Officials Association. Marissa has also played an intricate part on the STUNT Rules Committee.

Name: Kristine Paulson

Location: Castro Valley, California

Current Involvement: High School Cheer Coach & High School STUNT Official

Kristine has been involved with STUNT as a college coach, high school referee, and scoring official for the past several years. She is a former collegiate cheerleading captain and continued to coach both the cheerleading at STUNT program at her alma mater. Kristine also has been a Varsity Spirit head camp instructor and event director since 2016.