STUNT at the 2026 Alabama State Games

The Alabama State Games started in 1982 at the request of the now United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The Games host thousands of athletes annually with 20+ sports featuring both team and individual competitions, making it Alabama’s largest annual multi-sport event for athletes of all ages and abilities. Learn more about the Alabama State Games here. 

STUNT has been invited to participate in the prestigious Alabama State Games in Birmingham, Alabama in June of 2026. For gyms and programs interested in participating, we have created a highlight document for everyone to learn more.

REGISTER FOR THE 2026 ALABAMA STATE GAMES

THE ALABAMA STATE GAMES IS A MULTI-SPORT, OLYMPIC-STYLE EVENT THAT WELCOMES ATHLETES OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES.

Ages & Divisions:

For the 2026 State Games, we are looking at having 11U and/or 14U brackets for teams to compete in.

  • 11U, athletes ages 8-11 (as of June 1, 2025) are eligible
  • 14U, athletes ages 11-14 (as of June 1, 2025) are eligible
    *Age waivers are also available for those <1 year outside of eligibility

Teams will need a minimum of 8 athletes to play and can roster up to 16 athletes per team.

Alabama STUNT Programs: Click here to register

Late March/Early April – Begin practicing 1-2 days a week to prepare for The State Games

First Week of June – Showcase or exhibition prior to the state games for athletes to show off their hard work and prepare them for the game day

Date of play: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Location: Thompson High School in Allibaster, AL (Optional: Opening Ceremony for The Games. Friday 6/12 at 7pm. Teams will wear
team apparel and participate in the televised parade of athletes)

Teams will need the following items in order to play club STUNT.

  1. USA Cheer Club Program Membership ($399 per program, not per team) Membership will be DISCOUNTED to $150 for teams participating in The 2026 Alabama State Games
    1. Access to routine materials, music, 8-count sheets, glossaries, rulebooks and more
  2. USA Cheer STUNT Coach Membership ($35 per coach)
    1. STUNT specific training
    2. Background check for roster verification
  3. USA Cheer Athlete Membership ($25 per athlete)
    1. Athlete training
    2. Birth Certificate check for age verification
  4. Jerseys/T-Shirts
    1. Guidelines available in our rulebook
    2. Can be simple and affordable with a number on it
  5.  Tournament Registration Fee – $500

Can we have multiple teams in the same division from one gym?
A: YES! Each gym location can have their own team. If a location has enough interest, they can even field 2 teams in the same division to get more athletes to play.

Has STUNT been played at the Alabama State Games before?
A: NO! STUNT has never been a part of the Alabama State Games; this is the inaugural event for the athletes to be a part of.

Do we have to order custom jerseys for this event?
A: NO! While a simple volleyball jersey works, so does a t-shirt with numbers on it, shorts/compression shorts and cheer
shoes.

Does the team need to be associated with an All-Star gym?
A: NO! Teams can be formed through rec leagues, all-star programs, schools or be created in the community with no
affiliation at all!

Do we need to participate in other events to play at The State Games?
A: NO! There is no prerequisite for participating in the 2026 Alabama State Games.

How many games will be played?
A: This will be determined by the number of teams that register, but we are hoping to have a 2 game guarantee.

Do we need to participate in the Opening Ceremony
A: NO! This is completely optional for teams to participate in.

If we want to attend the opening ceremony, what do we wear?
A: This will be up to the team/program. Any type of team apparel (not their jersey) such as a team t-shirt would be perfect for
this event.

Athletes who register for the 43rd Alabama State Games are invited to attend Opening Ceremony on June 12 inside the Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Those who attend are entered into a scholarship drawing where $43,000 will be awarded.

Since the scholarship initiative’s inception, the ASF Foundation – parent nonprofit of the Alabama State Games – has awarded nearly $500,000 to more than 600 athletes, giving them. the opportunity to succeed in athletics and academics.