Competition
The official ICU and ECU rules will be applied, while hosting additional open categories to make sure that there is a suitable spot for all your teams. Outside of competition, exhibition routines can also be presented.
See below applicable age grid for the 2026 Dutch National Championships.
| Age Group | Age | Year of birth |
| Senior | 16y and older | 2010 or before |
| Junior | 15 - 18y | 2011 to 2007 |
| Open | 8 - 18y | 2018 to 2007 |
| Youth | 12 - 14y | 2014 to 2011 |
| Primary | 8 - 12y | 2018 to 2012 |
| Mini | 5 - 8y | 2021 to 2017 |
The following categories for teams will be offered at the competition:
| Age group | All Girl | Coed | Performance cheer |
| Senior |
Premier (L6) Elite (L5) Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
_ Elite (L5) Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
Team Pom |
| Junior |
Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
Team Pom |
| Open |
Advanced (L4) Median (L3) Intermediate (L2) |
Advanced (L4) Median (L3) Intermediate (L2) |
Team Pom |
| YOUTH |
Median (L3) Intermediate (L2) |
Median (L3) Intermediate (L2) |
Team Pom |
| Primary |
Intermediate (L2) Novice (L1) |
Team Pom | |
| Mini | Novice (L1) | Team Pom | |
The following categories for small divisions (Group Stunt/ Partner Stunt) will be offered at the competition:
| AgeGroup | Group Stunt | Partner Sunt | Performance Cheer |
| Senior |
Premier (L6) Elite (L5) Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
Premier (L6) Elite (L5) _ _ |
Pom double |
| Junior |
Elite (L5) Advanced (L4) Median (L3) |
Elite (L5) Advanced (L4) _ |
Pom double |
| Open |
Advanced (L4) Median (L3) Intermediate (L2) |
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| Youth | _ | _ | Pom double |
For detailed information please refer to our Official Dutch National Championship Rulebook. The rulebook is based on the rules presented by the European Cheer Union in their rulebook. Shall any questions arise please contact us at: info@cheersport.nl
