Skip To NavigationAug. 29, 2003
There are approximately 3 million cheerleaders in the United States.
American Cheerleader magazine estimates that 225 colleges and junior colleges award full and partial scholarships.
There are approximately 72 national or regional competitions for college, high school or youth teams - up from eight in 1988.
A total of 110 cheer teams competing in eight divisions competed at the National Cheerleading Association's national championships in Daytona Beach, Fla., last spring.
It is estimated that more than 500,000 cheerleaders attend cheer camps each summer.
Source: USA Today
