University of Maryland Athletics

Maryland Cheerleading: Did You Know?

Aug. 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