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I'm aware that there aren't many teams involved, that is why I said that I think they should join forces. Each have their HUGE positives. My frustration is that they both have the same goal in mind but aren't working together. NCATA is way more of a legitimate "sport" set up than STUNT. I don't want to get into a bash one or the other but NCATA is a completely separate set up. If you are an NCATA athlete you are treated the exact same as the basketball players, football players etc. etc. STUNT is trying to offer something in addition to sideline not something separate. So it comes down to preference. They are both so similar in the performance aspect. Each have quarters, each have compulsory elements each have a full routine at the end.but it only has 5-6 teams and no appeal towards cheerleaders by calling itself Acro and Tumbling
Currently my separation is
#1 NCATA has a much more detailed scoring system in place, a code of points so to speak
#2 NCATA is conducting itself as required as a sport by the NCAA. Meaning athletes are signed just as any other athlete, they are recruited and coaches follow the same guideline as all other sports.
I have cheered and coached in college, I truly think it comes down to preference. STUNT is more widely known but it is also the easier route. NCATA is approaching things in a different route which is moving slower but I feel is better in the long run.