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Performance Groups

Performance Group Opportunities

We love performance groups! Maximum is excited to offer performance group opportunities to Cheer Solos and Stunt Groups, as well as Dance Solos, Duets, and Trios throughout the season. We love getting to spotlight your individual and performance group skills on the mat.

We are excited to offer new opportunities to the performance groups this season! From being a part of all of our regular season, in-person events, to Scholarship Blast, to The Contenders Cup - our first annual, invitational Nationals for performance groups.

Regular Season Events

Athletes can register for a performance group at any of our in-person events. All performances must be in a Youth, Junior, Senior or Open division. There are no levels for performance groups. First Place winners in their division will receive a bid to The Contenders Cup.

Scholarship Blasts

Get ready to shine on the Scholarship Blast stage! This exciting new competition is open across divisions from Youth to Open and categories, including solos and stunt groups in cheer as well as solos, duos, and trios in dance.

How it works:

  • Two Rounds: Scholarship Blast will take place in the mornings at select Maximum events: Rocky Coast Kaua and Shoreline Showdown. Prelims will be Saturday, and Finals will be Sunday.
  • Advancement: The top three finishers in each category (solos, duos, trios, and stunt groups) from prelims will advance to finals on day two. They will also each receive the coveted Mini X Trophy, and a 50% partial-paid bid to finish their season at The Contenders Cup in Charleston, SC April 26-27th, 2025.
  • Grand Champions: The overall winners in finals for cheer and dance will receive a $500 scholarship to be used as they choose, but ideally should be put towards college funds or cheer/dance program fees. They will also receive that event’s Grand Champion prize and a full paid bid to The Contenders Cup at Lanakila Nationals. 

Get ready to showcase your talent, win big, and achieve your dreams with the Maximum Scholarship Blast!

To be eligible for scholarships, a minimum of 15 performances must be registered for the event

Contenders Cup

The Contenders Cup is a prestigious new event at Lanakila Nationals in Charleston, SC, offering a platform for elite cheer soloists and stunt groups, as well as dance soloists, duos, and trios to showcase their skills and compete for the title of Top Contender. This exclusive competition is by invitation only, with athletes qualifying at a regular season, in-person Maximum event.

How to Qualify:

  • Win a Division: Earn an at-large bid by winning your performance group division at any in-person Maximum event.
  • Scholarship Blast Success: Participate in the Scholarship Blast events in Portland, ME or Myrtle Beach, SC and upgrade to a paid or partial paid bid to secure your spot.

 

Competition Format:

    • Showcase Your Talent: All invited athletes will compete on Saturday, with the top performers advancing to the Finals on Sunday. Battle it out for the coveted title of Top Contender.

 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Contenders Cup! This exclusive event offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your skills and compete at the highest level of individual and small group cheerleading and dance.