Bring stunt to your school

Starting a STUNT program is more attainable than you might think and ICOSA is here to help every step of the way.

Whether you’re exploring the idea, looking to expand opportunities for female athletes, or ready to launch a team, we’ll provide guidance, resources, and connections you need to build a successful program.

How icosa helps

Starting a new sport can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

ICOSA provides support throughout the process, including:

  • We’ll help determine what starting a STUNT program looks like for your school and community.

  • We connect coaches with training, certifications, and educational resources to prepare them for success.

  • Need information for your athletic director or school board? We provide presentations, data, and guidance to help answer questions and gain support.

  • As STUNT continues to grow in Idaho, we’re building opportunities for teams to compete through clinics, scrimmages, tournament, and statewide events.

  • Our relationship doesn’t end when your program starts. ICOSA remains a resource for coaches and administrators throughout each season.

What you’ll need

  • Administrative Support

    The first step is gaining support from your school’s athletic department and administration. This includes working with your athletic director and school leadership to determine how STUNT fits within your athletic offerings.

    ICOSA can provide informational materials, presentations, and guidance to help answer questions and communicate the value of adding STUNT to your school.

  • A Qualified Coach

    Every successful program starts with strong leadership. Coaches do not need prior STUNT experience to build a competitive team. Many successful STUNT coaches come from backgrounds in cheerleading.

    ICOSA helps connect coaches with educational opportunities, certifications, rules training, and experienced mentors to ensure they feel confident in leading a program.

  • Student-Athlete Interest

    STUNT brings together athletes with a variety of backgrounds and strengths. Your roster may include athletes from:

    • Cheerleading

    • Gymnastics

    • Dance

    • Other School Sports

    Not every athlete needs experience to do STUNT. Successful teams are built by combining athletes with different strengths, allowing each individual to contribute in ways that maximize the team’s performance.

  • Practice Space and Basic Equipment

    Most schools already have access to the facilities needed to practice STUNT, especially schools with existing cheer teams.

    Because many schools already own the necessary equipment, starting a program can often be more affordable than expected.

    All you need is 4 cheer mats to get started.

  • A Commitment to Growth

    Building a new program takes time, but you won’t be doing it alone. ICOSA partners with schools from the earliest planning stages through their first practices, first games, and beyond.

    Our goal is not simply to help schools start STUNT programs; we’re committed to helping those programs thrive for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. While STUNT uses many of the same athletic skills found in cheerleading, it is a separate sport with its own rules, scoring system, season, and competition. STUNT is designed exclusively for athletic competition. In fact, one of the guiding principles behind STUNT is to preserve traditional cheerleading while creating additional athletic opportunities for female athletes.

  • High School and Junior High/ Middle School STUNT is played during the spring season, typically from February to May. This allows many schools to offer STUNT without conflicting with the traditional fall and winter cheerleading seasons.

  • For High School STUNT, teams are welcome to play in the 8-person or 12-person format. The 12-person format is the standard version used across most states. Teams typically carry additional athletes on their roster to allow for substitution, skill specialization, and continued program growth.

    For Junior High/ Middle School STUNT, teams play in an 8-person format.

  • Most schools already have much of what they need to start a STUNT program. Practices and games are typically held in a gymnasium with appropriate cheerleading matting. For practices, teams only need 4 mats. If hosting games or tournament, teams need a minimum of 8 mats.

  • No. Coaches are not required to have previous STUNT coaching experience. USA Cheer and STUNT provide educational resources, training materials, rulebooks, and certifications to help coaches learn the sport. ICOSA also offers guidance, mentorship, and support to help coaches build successful programs in Idaho.

  • Startup costs vary depending on your school’s existing resources. Many schools already have access to practice space, mats, and equipment, making STUNT more affordable than manty people expect. The required program membership through USA Cheer costs $149 annually. Through your program membership, you can access materials, count sheets, videos, routines, skills grid, etc.

    ICOSA works with schools to develop a startup plan that fits their budget and helps identify cost-effective solutions.

Ready to get started?

Whether you’re simply exploring the possibility or are ready to launch a team, we’d love to help.

Take the first step today.

Contact ICOSA to schedule a conversation about bringing STUNT to your school.