Youth Board

The NKCCA All-Star Youth Board is a prestigious honor recognizing cheerleaders who demonstrate elite skill, leadership, character, and commitment to the Northern Kentucky cheer community.

Selected athletes represent the best of NKY cheerleading and dance, both on and off the mat.

How Athletes Are Selected

Unlike traditional nomination-only processes, the NKCCA All-Star Youth Board is designed to be earned through application and performance.

Athletes must:

• Be a current Junior or Senior on their cheer or dance team. 
• Complete an individual application
• Receive a coach’s nomination/recommendation
• Submit a tryout video, including:
• Cheer or chant
• Dance
• Jump sequence 

Selections are based on:

• Skill execution and technique
• Performance quality and energy
• Leadership and sportsmanship
• Commitment to the cheer and dance community

The All-Star Selection Process

Applicants will be evaluated through a combination of:

• Application responses (voice, leadership, commitment)
• Coach recommendation
• Video performance submission

Final selections represent athletes who exemplify excellence, leadership, and pride in NKY cheer.

All-Star Benefits & Opportunities

Being selected to the NKCCA All-Star Youth Board is both an honor and a leadership role.

Performance Opportunities

• Perform at UC football and basketball halftime events
• Cheer or Dance at the East-West All-Star Football Game
• Participate in the feature “Big Dance” at NKCCA competitions

 Leadership & Service

• Work alongside the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati cheerleaders
• Participate in Magnified Giving and philanthropic initiatives
• Contribute to decision-making for Northern Kentucky cheerleading and dance

Recognition & Honors

• Official NKCCA All-Star Youth Board member recognition
• Eligible for NKCCA Scholarship Money
• Receive an All-Star graduation tassel at the end-of-year banquet
• Attend the NKCCA End-of-Year Banquet as honored participants

Event Involvement

• Assist with fall and winter NKCCA competitions
• Represent NKCCA as ambassadors throughout the season

Why It Matters

The NKCCA All-Star Youth Board is more than a team; it is a symbol of excellence, leadership, and service.

Athletes are selected not just for their talent, but for their ability to:

• Lead
• Give back
• Represent NKY cheer with pride