- Jan 2024
DIII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
DIII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
January 13, 2024The DIII delegates attending the NCAA convention voted to approve Proposal 24-4, officially adding STUNT as an emerging sport, effective date Aug 1, 2024.
- Apr 2023
DI Council adopts STUNT as an Emerging Sport
DI Council adopts STUNT as an Emerging Sport
April 13, 2023At its April meeting, the Division I Council voted to formally establish stunt as an emerging sport for women in Division I.
- Feb 2023
CWA reaffirms support for STUNT for DI and DIII
CWA reaffirms support for STUNT for DI and DIII
February 14, 2023Following the adoption of STUNT as an emerging sport at by Division II, the Committee on Women’s Athletics agreed at its February 14th meeting to unanimously recommend that Divisions I and III reconsider approving stunt as an emerging sport for women.
- Jan 2023
DII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
DII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
January 14, 2023The DII delegates attending the NCAA convention voted to approve Proposal 23-6, officially adding STUNT as an emerging sport, effective date Aug 1, 2023.
- May 2022
DI Council approves STUNT Proposal
DI Council approves STUNT Proposal
May 18, 2022The Division I Council on Wednesday voted to introduce into the legislative cycle a proposal that would make STUNT an emerging sport for women.
- Apr 2022
DII Presidents Council sponsors STUNT for the Emerging Sports for Women program
DII Presidents Council sponsors STUNT for the Emerging Sports for Women program
April 28, 2022The Division II Presidents Council on Wednesday sponsored three proposals for the 2023 Convention and approved several recommendations from the Division II Implementation Committee.
The three 2023 Convention proposals sponsored by the Presidents Council were:
- …
- …
- Adding STUNT to the Emerging Sports for Women program.
- Apr 2022
CWA Reaffirms Recommendation for STUNT to Division Councils
CWA Reaffirms Recommendation for STUNT to Division Councils
April 24, 2022Read the Feb 2022 Committee on Women’s Athletics Report
From the report:
In addition, with each division currently reconsidering CWA’s 2020 recommendation to add STUNT as an emerging sport, the divisions have expressed an interested in CWA reviewing and reaffirming this position to assist in their discussions. After reviewing and deliberating the 2020 recommendation, the committee voted to reaffirm its previous recommendation and communicate this to each division.
- Apr 2022
DIII Presidents and Management Council approve legislative proposals to add STUNT
DIII Presidents and Management Council approve legislative proposals to add STUNT
April 14, 2022Management Council: The Council approved a legislative proposal for the 2023 NCAA Convention to add stunt as an emerging sport for women and establish legislation related to playing and practice seasons and membership, as specified. The committee noted the continued growth in high school stunt sponsorship and participation, a steady increase in the number of member institutions sponsoring stunt, and support from the sport’s national governing body as compelling rationale to include stunt as an emerging sport for women.
Presidents Council: No action necessary.
- Aug 2021
DII prioritizes Convention proposals considering constitutional review, 7 proposals including STUNT were paused
DII prioritizes Convention proposals considering constitutional review, 7 proposals including STUNT were paused
August 26, 2021“Considering the transformational work that lies ahead for all of the NCAA, it’s important we prioritize certain legislative proposals for the upcoming Convention. Student-athletes are always our top priority, which these 2022 Convention proposals reflect,” said Allison Garrett, president of Emporia State and chair of the Division II Presidents Council. “We will reevaluate other proposals after the Convention when there is more clarity surrounding the changes to the NCAA constitution.”
Read the 2021 DII Press Release
- Aug 2021
USA Cheer shares DII and DIII sponsorship news
USA Cheer shares DII and DIII sponsorship news
August 10, 2021DALLAS (August 10, 2021) – USA Cheer shares today that the NCAA Division II and III Councils will sponsor legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women in their respective divisions. The legislation will be up for a member vote at the January 2022 NCAA convention. The Division I Council is expected to consider similar legislation at their meeting in October 2021.
- Jul 2021
DII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
DII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
July 20, 2021Read the 2021 DII Management Council Actions (pp 35,36)
From the Agenda summary:
Division Membership, Personnel, Amateurism, Financial Aid and Playing and Practice Seasons – Emerging Sports for Women – STUNT.
Management Council. The Management Council recommended that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation for the 2022 Convention to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women and establish legislation related to athletics personnel, amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons and membership, as specified.
Presidents Council. The Presidents Council agreed to sponsor the legislation for the 2022 Convention.
- Apr 2021
DIII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
DIII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
April 28, 2021Read the 2021 DIII Management Council Actions (pp 11,12)
From the Agenda summary:
Management Council. The Council approved sponsorship of 2022 NCAA convention legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women. The Council noted the continued growth in high school STUNT sponsorship and participation, steady increase in the number of member institutions sponsoring STUNT, and support from the sport’s national governing body as compelling rationale to include STUNT as an emerging sport for women.
- Apr 2020
Committee on Women’s Athletics recommends STUNT
Committee on Women’s Athletics recommends STUNT
April 15, 2020Read the CWA April Committee Report
Read the press release from USA Cheer
Read the recommendation letter from the Committee on Women’s Athletics
From the NCAA Media Center:
…STUNT has received a recommendation from the Committee on Women’s Athletics to join the program.
…STUNT recently received a recommendation to be added to the program. Committee members were pleased that the sport has seen a steady increase in the number of NCAA member sponsorships, is relatively inexpensive to sponsor and provides participation opportunities for female student-athletes of all body types and from diverse sports backgrounds. Currently, nearly 20 NCAA schools sponsor varsity STUNT.
The Divisions II and III Management Councils will meet July 20-21 to consider the recommendation to add STUNT to the program. After reviewing the recommendation, each council will decide whether to sponsor a legislative proposal. If a council decides to sponsor a proposal to add STUNT, the membership of that division would vote at the 2021 NCAA Convention in January on whether to add the sport. The Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee did not recommend introducing STUNT as an emerging sport at this time due to budget constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee can revisit discussions in the future.
- Aug 2019
STUNT Submits Emerging Sport Application to the Committee on Women’s Athletics
STUNT Submits Emerging Sport Application to the Committee on Women’s Athletics
August 1, 2019STUNT submitted our 200 page application to the NCAA’s Committee on Women’s Athletics to be considered as an emerging sport! This application was the culmination of 10 years of hard work and commitment from administrators, coaches, and athletes across the country.
At the time of the application, STUNT had 25 NCAA schools participating, including 12 as varsity programs.
In the 2022 season, 42 NCAA schools will be playing STUNT, including 20 as varsity programs, with 7 more NCAA varsity programs committed to the 2023 season!
- Mar 2013
Inaugural High School STUNT Tournament
Inaugural High School STUNT Tournament
March 29, 2013
March 29, 2013 – Bixby High School, Broken Arrow High School, Bristow High School, and Tahlequah High School became the first high school teams to play STUNT at Bixby High School in Oklahoma.
- Jan 2011
Inaugural STUNT Tournament
Inaugural STUNT Tournament
January 29, 2011Louisville, KY was the site of the first STUNT tournament on January 29, 2011. The tournament featured the University of Louisville, Morehead State University, and West Virginia University.
- Jan 2011
Inaugural 2011 Season – 20 teams
Inaugural 2011 Season – 20 teams
January 1, 2011Twenty college programs stepped onto the STUNT mats in Season One!
- Dec 2010
First STUNT Scrimmage Held
First STUNT Scrimmage Held
December 12, 2010
Approximately 30 coaches gathered at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC to learn about STUNT and witness the first STUNT scrimmage game, held between Methodist University and the University of North Carolina.
- Jun 2007
USA Cheer Founded
USA Cheer Founded
June 1, 2007USA Cheer was founded in 2007 with the mission of promoting cheerleading safety, fielding a national team for international competition, and increasing participation in cheerleading throughout the United States.
STUNT and Emerging Sport Timeline
DIII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
The DIII delegates attending the NCAA convention voted to approve Proposal 24-4, officially adding STUNT as an emerging sport, effective date Aug 1, 2024.
DI Council adopts STUNT as an Emerging Sport
At its April meeting, the Division I Council voted to formally establish stunt as an emerging sport for women in Division I.
CWA reaffirms support for STUNT for DI and DIII
Following the adoption of STUNT as an emerging sport at by Division II, the Committee on Women’s Athletics agreed at its February 14th meeting to unanimously recommend that Divisions I and III reconsider approving stunt as an emerging sport for women.
DII Passes Proposal Adding STUNT as an Emerging Sport
The DII delegates attending the NCAA convention voted to approve Proposal 23-6, officially adding STUNT as an emerging sport, effective date Aug 1, 2023.
DI Council approves STUNT Proposal
The Division I Council on Wednesday voted to introduce into the legislative cycle a proposal that would make STUNT an emerging sport for women.
DII Presidents Council sponsors STUNT for the Emerging Sports for Women program
The Division II Presidents Council on Wednesday sponsored three proposals for the 2023 Convention and approved several recommendations from the Division II Implementation Committee.
The three 2023 Convention proposals sponsored by the Presidents Council were:
- …
- …
- Adding STUNT to the Emerging Sports for Women program.
CWA Reaffirms Recommendation for STUNT to Division Councils
Read the Feb 2022 Committee on Women’s Athletics Report
From the report:
In addition, with each division currently reconsidering CWA’s 2020 recommendation to add STUNT as an emerging sport, the divisions have expressed an interested in CWA reviewing and reaffirming this position to assist in their discussions. After reviewing and deliberating the 2020 recommendation, the committee voted to reaffirm its previous recommendation and communicate this to each division.
DIII Presidents and Management Council approve legislative proposals to add STUNT
Management Council: The Council approved a legislative proposal for the 2023 NCAA Convention to add stunt as an emerging sport for women and establish legislation related to playing and practice seasons and membership, as specified. The committee noted the continued growth in high school stunt sponsorship and participation, a steady increase in the number of member institutions sponsoring stunt, and support from the sport’s national governing body as compelling rationale to include stunt as an emerging sport for women.
Presidents Council: No action necessary.
DII prioritizes Convention proposals considering constitutional review, 7 proposals including STUNT were paused
“Considering the transformational work that lies ahead for all of the NCAA, it’s important we prioritize certain legislative proposals for the upcoming Convention. Student-athletes are always our top priority, which these 2022 Convention proposals reflect,” said Allison Garrett, president of Emporia State and chair of the Division II Presidents Council. “We will reevaluate other proposals after the Convention when there is more clarity surrounding the changes to the NCAA constitution.”
Read the 2021 DII Press Release
USA Cheer shares DII and DIII sponsorship news
DALLAS (August 10, 2021) – USA Cheer shares today that the NCAA Division II and III Councils will sponsor legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women in their respective divisions. The legislation will be up for a member vote at the January 2022 NCAA convention. The Division I Council is expected to consider similar legislation at their meeting in October 2021.
DII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
Read the 2021 DII Management Council Actions (pp 35,36)
From the Agenda summary:
Division Membership, Personnel, Amateurism, Financial Aid and Playing and Practice Seasons – Emerging Sports for Women – STUNT.
Management Council. The Management Council recommended that the Presidents Council sponsor legislation for the 2022 Convention to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women and establish legislation related to athletics personnel, amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons and membership, as specified.
Presidents Council. The Presidents Council agreed to sponsor the legislation for the 2022 Convention.
DIII Management Council Approves Sponsorship of STUNT
Read the 2021 DIII Management Council Actions (pp 11,12)
From the Agenda summary:
Management Council. The Council approved sponsorship of 2022 NCAA convention legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women. The Council noted the continued growth in high school STUNT sponsorship and participation, steady increase in the number of member institutions sponsoring STUNT, and support from the sport’s national governing body as compelling rationale to include STUNT as an emerging sport for women.
Committee on Women’s Athletics recommends STUNT
Read the CWA April Committee Report
Read the press release from USA Cheer
Read the recommendation letter from the Committee on Women’s Athletics
From the NCAA Media Center:
…STUNT has received a recommendation from the Committee on Women’s Athletics to join the program.
…STUNT recently received a recommendation to be added to the program. Committee members were pleased that the sport has seen a steady increase in the number of NCAA member sponsorships, is relatively inexpensive to sponsor and provides participation opportunities for female student-athletes of all body types and from diverse sports backgrounds. Currently, nearly 20 NCAA schools sponsor varsity STUNT.
The Divisions II and III Management Councils will meet July 20-21 to consider the recommendation to add STUNT to the program. After reviewing the recommendation, each council will decide whether to sponsor a legislative proposal. If a council decides to sponsor a proposal to add STUNT, the membership of that division would vote at the 2021 NCAA Convention in January on whether to add the sport. The Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee did not recommend introducing STUNT as an emerging sport at this time due to budget constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee can revisit discussions in the future.
STUNT Submits Emerging Sport Application to the Committee on Women’s Athletics
STUNT submitted our 200 page application to the NCAA’s Committee on Women’s Athletics to be considered as an emerging sport! This application was the culmination of 10 years of hard work and commitment from administrators, coaches, and athletes across the country.
At the time of the application, STUNT had 25 NCAA schools participating, including 12 as varsity programs.
In the 2022 season, 42 NCAA schools will be playing STUNT, including 20 as varsity programs, with 7 more NCAA varsity programs committed to the 2023 season!
Inaugural High School STUNT Tournament
March 29, 2013 – Bixby High School, Broken Arrow High School, Bristow High School, and Tahlequah High School became the first high school teams to play STUNT at Bixby High School in Oklahoma.
Inaugural STUNT Tournament
Louisville, KY was the site of the first STUNT tournament on January 29, 2011. The tournament featured the University of Louisville, Morehead State University, and West Virginia University.
Inaugural 2011 Season – 20 teams
Twenty college programs stepped onto the STUNT mats in Season One!
First STUNT Scrimmage Held
Approximately 30 coaches gathered at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC to learn about STUNT and witness the first STUNT scrimmage game, held between Methodist University and the University of North Carolina.
USA Cheer Founded
USA Cheer was founded in 2007 with the mission of promoting cheerleading safety, fielding a national team for international competition, and increasing participation in cheerleading throughout the United States.