2025 AASCF Skill List - Building, Tumbling, Jumps & Tosses

2025 AASCF Skill List - Building

General Guidelines

• Coaches are responsible for ensuring all skills comply with IASF Cheer Legality Rules or AASCF Novice Rules.
• Skills listed are examples of level-appropriate skills.

Novice

Inversion Style

• None listed as Elite Level Appropriate.

Release Style

• Switch up to Lib at waist level
• Switch up to Body Position at waist level
• Tic Toc at or below waist level (Lib to Lib)
• Tic Toc at waist level (Lib to Body Position)
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to/from waist level

Twisting

• None listed.

Dismount Style

• Step Down
• Straight Cradle
• Back Stand

Combination Skills

• Prep Level Show and Go
• V-Sit
• Flat Back
• Extended Straddle Sit
• Waist Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Extended Flat Back
• Prep Level 2 Foot Stunt
• Shoulder Sit
• Combination of two or more level-appropriate skills performed simultaneously

Level 1

Inversion Style

• Inversion to Ground Level

Release Style

• Switch up to Lib at Waist Level
• Switch up to Body Position at Waist Level
• Tic Toc at Waist Level (Lib to Lib)
• Tic Toc at Waist Level (Lib to Body Position)

Twisting

• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting to/from Waist Level
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition Down to Ground Level
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition From Prep Level
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition To Prep Level 2 Leg Non-Standing Stunt (e.g., V-Sit)

Dismount Style

• Step Down
• Straight Cradle
• Back Stand

Combination Skills

• Prep Level Show and Go
• V-Sit
• Flat Back
• Extended V-Sit
• Waist Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Extended Flat Back
• Prep Level 2 Leg Stunt
• Prep Level to Prone

Elite Level Appropriate

• Tic Toc at Waist Level (Body Position to Body Position)
• Tic Toc at Prep Level (Body Position to Body Position with Bracer)
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level 2 Leg Standing Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt with Required Hand/Arm Connection with a Base

Level 2

Inversion Style

• Inversion from Ground Level to Below Prep Level
• Inversion from Ground Level to Prep Level

Release Style

• Switch Up to Lib Prep Level
• Tic Toc Prep Level (Lib to Lib)
• Tic Toc Prep Level (Lib to Body Position)

Twisting

• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Transition to Below Prep Level
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level Body Position
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Extended Stunt

Dismount Style

• Log Roll
• Straight Cradle from Extension
• Straight Cradle from Prep Level Body Position
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Prep or Extension

Combination Skills

• Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Extension
• Leap Frog Variations
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twist to Prone
• Walk In Prep Level Press Extension
• Combination of Two or More Level Appropriate Skills Performed Simultaneously

Elite Level Appropriate

• Inversion from Ground Level to Extended Stunt
• Tic Toc Prep Level (Body Position to Body Position)
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Transition to Extended Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Inversion to Extended Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Inversion to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Tic Toc to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt

Level 3

Inversion Style

• Inverted at Prep Level or Below
• Downward Inversion from Below Prep Level

Release Style

• Release to Prep Level or Below (Tic Toc, Switch Up, Ball Up, Straddle Up etc. are examples of releases)
• Switch Up to Prep Level Lib
• Ball Up, Straddle Up and/or Release to Prep Level Lib
• Tic Toc Below Prep Level to Below Prep Level (Lib to Lib)
• Tic Toc Below Prep Level to Prep Level (Lib to Lib)

Twisting

• Full Up Below Prep Level
• Full Up Prep Level Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Up Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Prep Level Full Twisting Transition to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt

Dismount Style

• Straight Cradle from Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Dismount from Prep
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Extended 1 Leg
• Full Twisting Dismount from Extension
• Single Skill Cradle from 2 Leg Stunt (Non-Twisting)
• Full Twist to Prone From Prep Level

Combination Skills

• Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Suspended Front Flip
• Specialty Suspended Front Flip (Non-Twisting)
• Suspended Twisting Front Flip
• Toss Hands
• Single Based 1 Leg Extended Stunts
• Toss Hands Pause Press Extension
• Walk In Extension
• Combination of Two or More Level Appropriate Skills Performed Simultaneously

Elite Level Appropriate

• Inversion to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Tic Toc Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt to Extended Body Position
• Release from Waist Level or Below to Prep Level Body Position
• Full Up to Prep Level Body Position
• Full Up to Extended 2 Leg Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Transition to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Prep Level Full Twisting Transition to Prep Level Body Position
• Extended Full Twisting Transition to Extended 2 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Inversion to Extended Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Inversion to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Tic Toc at Prep Level (1 Leg Stunt to Body Position)

Level 4

Inversion Style

• Released Inversion to Prep Level or Below
• Released Inversion at Prep Level to Prep Level
• Downward Inversion from Prep Level
• Extended Inverted Stunt

Release Style

• Switch Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Release to Extended Stunt
• Tic Toc Lib to Lib (High to Low)
• Helicopter Release Moves
• Release to Extended Lib
• Switch Up to Extended Body Position

Twisting

• Full Twisting Release to Prep Level or Below
• Release from Prep Level to Prep Level
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level & Below
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt

Dismount Style

• Kick Full Twisting Dismount
• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Prep 2 Leg Stunt
• 1-1 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Dismount from 1 Leg Stunt
• Up to 2 Skills Dismounts to Cradle

Combination Skills

• Toss Extension
• Toss 1 Leg Extended Stunt
• Combination of Two or More Level Appropriate Skills Performed Simultaneously

Elite Level Appropriate

• Released Inversion from Prep Level or Below to Extended Stunt
• Tic Toc Extended Body Position to Prep Level or Below Body Position (High to Low)
• Release to Extended Body Position (Not Including Switch Up)
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Twisting Transition to Prep Level Body Position
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Up to Extended 2 Leg Stunt
• Full Up to Extended One Leg Stunt
• Extended Full Twisting Transition to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Extended 2 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Inversion to Extended Stunt
• Full Twisting Release Up to Prep Level Body Position
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Twisting Release Up to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Tic Toc Release to Prep Level 1 Leg Stunt
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Extended 1 Arm Stunt

Level 5

Inversion Style

• Downward Inversion from Extended Stunt
• Downward Inversion from Extended 1 Leg Stunt

Release Style

• $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Switch Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Tic Toc Lib to Lib (High to High)
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Switch Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Twisting Helicopter Release Moves

Twisting

• 2 Twists Up to Prep Level or Below Stunt

Dismount Style

• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Prep 1 Leg Stunt
• Hitch Kick Full
• 2 Twist to Prone

Combination Skills

• Toss $(\frac{1}{4})$ - $(\frac{3}{4})$ Twist to Extended 2 Leg Stunt
• Toss Full Twist Extended Stunt
• Combination of Two or More Level Appropriate Skills Performed Simultaneously

Elite Skills

• Released Inversion from Prep Level or Above to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Tic Toc Extended 1 Leg Stunt to Extended Body Position (High to High)
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Ball Up to Extended Body Position
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Switch Up to Extended Body Position
• Full Twisting Release to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Up to Extended One Leg Body Position
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Double Up to Extended Stunt 2 Leg Stunt
• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ - $1 \frac{1}{2}$ Twisting Tic Toc to Extended 1 Leg Stunt (Low/High to High)
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Extended 1 Arm Stunt
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Full Twist to Extended Stunt

Level 6

Inversion Style

• Downward Inversion from Extended Stunt
• Downward Inversion from Extended 1 Leg Stunt

Release Style

• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Turn Switch Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Tic Toc Lib to Body Position (High to High)
• Twisting Helicopter Release Moves
• Switch Up Full Twist to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Ball Up to Extended Body Position

Twisting

• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Up to Prep Level Stunt
• $1 \frac{3}{4}$ -2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Up to Extended Stunt
• $1 \frac{3}{4}$ -2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Up to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• $1 \frac{3}{4}$ - 2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Transition

Dismount Style

• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Twisting Dismount from 1 Leg Stunt
• Dismounts From Inversion With $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twist
• Up to 3 Trick Dismounts to Cradle
• 2 Twist to Prone

Combination Skills

• Toss $(\frac{1}{4})$ - $(\frac{3}{4})$ Twist to Extended Stunt
• Toss Full Twist Extended Stunt
• $(\frac{1}{4})$ - $(\frac{3}{4})$ Twisting Tic Toc to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Full Twisting Tic Toc to Extended 1 Leg Stunt (Low to High)
• Combination of Two or More Level Appropriate Skills Performed Simultaneously

Elite Skills

• Released Inversion from Prep Level or Above to Extended Body Position
• Backwards Free Flipping From Ground Level to Prep Level Or Above (Rewind)
• Tic Toc Extended Body Position to Extended Body Position (High to High)
• Full Twisting Release to Extended Body Position
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ - 2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Up Twisting Release to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ - $1 \frac{3}{4}$ Up to Extended Body Position
• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Kick Double Twisting Dismount
• $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twisting Released Inversion to Extended Stunt
• Toss Front Handspring $(\frac{1}{2})$ Up Release to Extended Stunt
• Coed Style Toss Front Handspring Release $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twist to Extended Stunt
• Full Twisting Tic Toc to Extended 1 Leg Stunt (High to High)
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Extended 1 Arm Stunt
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Full Twist to Extended Stunt

Level 7

*Skills exclusive to level 7 are listed here. All Level 5, 6 & 7 skills will be considered Level Appropriate for scoring purposes (at least 2 different Level 7 skills are required to score in High range).

Inversion Style

• Toe or Leg Pitch Type Toss Into Free Flipping Skill
• Free Flipping Transitions Originating from Prep Level
• Downward Inversion from Above Prep Level to Ground

Release Style

• Side-Somi to Stunt
• Front Free Flipping from Ground Level to Stunt
• Coed Style Toss to New Base(s)
• Helicopter Release Moves with 2 Bases
• Release from Prep Level or Below to Inverted Prep Level Stunt

Twisting

• Flipping with Twisting from Ground Level to Stunt

Dismount Style

• Front Free Flipping to Ground Level
• Free Flipping from Prep Level or Below to Cradle
• Free Flipping with Twisting from Prep Level or Below to Cradle

Combination Skills

• Back Handspring 1-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Up to Extended Stunt
• Back Handspring Rewind to Extended Stunt

Elite Skills

• Flipping from Ground Level to Extended Single Leg and/or Single Arm Stunt
• Released Inversion from Prep Level or Above to Extended Body Position
• Ground Level Handstand Released to Hand in Hand
• Tic Toc Body Position to Body Position (High to High)
• Full Twisting Release to Extended Body Position
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ -2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ Ball Up, Tic Toc Release and/or Other Release to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Flipping with Twisting from Ground Level to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• $1 \frac{1}{2}$ - $1 \frac{3}{4}$ Up to Extended Body Position
• 2-2 $(\frac{1}{4})$ to Extended 1 Leg Stunt
• Kick Double Twisting Dismount
• Backhandspring Full Up to Extended Stunt
• Toss Front Handspring $(\frac{1}{2})$ -1 $(\frac{1}{2})$ Up to Extended Stunt
• Coed Style Toss Front Handspring Release $(\frac{1}{2})$ Twist to Extended Stunt
• Full Twisting Tic Toc to Extended 1 Leg Stunt (High to High)
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Extended 1 Arm Stunt
• Unassisted Coed Style Toss Full Twist to Extended Stunt

2025 AASCF Skill List – Tumbling

Novice

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Forward Roll, Backward Roll; Back Extension Roll
• Handstand; Handstand Forward Roll;
• Table Top; Push Up to Bridge; Standing to Bridge; Bridge Kickover
• Cartwheel;

*Note: Bridge/backbend and bridge/backbend variations are illegal in Tiny divisions.

*Note: All walkovers and walkover variations are illegal. Bridge/backbend kickover and handstand to bridge/backbend to standing ARE allowed if there is at least a one-count hold in the bridge/backbend position.

*Note: AASCF define ‘Table Top’ as a Standing Tumbling skill that finds the athlete in a supine (or upward facing) position, with bent legs, supported by the hands and feet.

Running Tumbling Skills

• Cartwheel;
• Roundoff;
• Forward Roll Cartwheel Roundoff;
• Handstand Forward Roll Cartwheel Roundoff
  *Note: Bridge/backbend and bridge/backbend variations are illegal in Tiny divisions.
  *Note: All walkovers and walkover variations are illegal. Bridge/backbend kickover and handstand to bridge/backbend to standing ARE allowed if there is at least a one-count hold in the bridge/backbend position.

Level 1

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Forward Roll, Backward Roll; Back Extension Roll
• Handstand; Handstand Forward Roll; Front Limber; Push Up to Bridge; Standing to Bridge; Bridge Kickover
• Cartwheel;
• Front Walkover (Single); Back Walkover

Running Tumbling Skills

• Cartwheel
• Front Walkover
• Round Off
• Connected Skills Front Walkover/Cartwheel/Backwalkover

Level 2

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Standing Back Handspring; Back Handspring Step Out;
• Back Extension Roll Back Handspring;
• Back walkover Back Handspring
• Cartwheel Back Handspring;
• Roundoff Backhandspring/ Back Handspring Series;
• Front Handspring

Running Tumbling Skills

• Front Walkover/Handspring to Round Off Back Handspring Series;
• Flyspring; Forward Walkover Front Handspring;

Level 3

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Back Handspring Series
• Jump to Back Handspring/Back Handspring Series
• Back Handspring Series Jump Back Handspring Series
• Back Handspring Step Out Back Handspring Combo
• Aerial Cartwheel

Running Tumbling Skills

• Punch Front
• Round Off Tuck; Round Off Back Handspring/ Back Handspring Back Tuck;
• Front Handspring Step Out to Round Off Back Handspring Series Back Tuck

Level 4

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Standing Back Tuck
• Back Handspring/ Back Handspring Series to Back Tuck
• Jump Back Handspring Series to Back Tuck
• Onodi

Running Tumbling Skills

• Cartwheel Back Tuck; Round Off Layout
• Round Off Back Handspring Layout/Layout Stepout/ X-Out
• Round Off Back Handspring Series to Layout
• Front Handspring Through to Layout
• Punch Front Stepout to Layout
• Round Off Back Handspring Whip Back Handspring to Layout
• Punch Front Stepout to Round Off Back Handspring Whip Back Handspring to Back Tuck
• Front Handspring Punch Front; Front Handspring Punch Front Through to Layout
• Front Aerial

Level 5

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Jump Back Tuck
• Jump Back Handspring Series to Whips and Layouts
• Back Handspring Series Whip Back Handspring Series to Layout/Layout Step Out/X-Out

Running Tumbling Skills

• Round Off Full; Round Off Back Handspring Full
• Front Handspring Through to Full
• Punch Front Step Out to Full
• Round Off Whip Back Handspring to Full

Level 6 & 7

Standing Tumbling Skills

• Jump Back Tuck
• Cartwheel Full; Round Off Full; Round Off Back Handspring Full
• Front Handspring/Side Aerial/Front Aerial/Onodi Through to Full
• Front Full

Elite Level Appropriate

• Standing Full; Jump Full

Running Tumbling Skills

• Any Pass Inclusive of a Full or Double

Elite Level Appropriate

• Front Handspring Front Full/Double
• Punch Front Stepout to Full/Double
• Round Off Back Handspring Whip to Full/Double
• Round Off Arabian Round Off Back Handspring Full/Double
• Any Other Pass Inclusive of a Full or Double

2025 AASCF Skill List – Jumps

Basic Jumps

• Spread Eagle/ Star Jump
• Tuck Jump
  *Note: Tuck Jumps and Star Jumps will be credited as Advanced Jumps in Tiny and Mini divisions

Advanced Jumps

• Pike
• Right/Left Hurdler (Front or Side)
• Toe Touch
  *Note: Tuck Jumps and Star Jumps will be credited as Advanced Jumps in Tiny and Mini divisions.

2025 AASCF Skill List – Tosses

*Note: Tosses are illegal in Mini division.

Level 2

• Non-Twisting: Straight Ride Toss

Level 3

• Ball Arch; Pretty Girl Arch; Pike Arch; Kick Arch; Ball X; Toe Touch Full Twist

Level 4

• Pike-X; Hitch Kick; Switch Kick; Double Toe Touch Ball Full; Pike Full; Kick Full; Hitch Full; Toe Touch Full; Full Up Toe Touch; Double Full

Level 5

• Pike Hitch Kick; Pike Kick Pretty Girl; Pike Switch Kick; Hitch Kick Kick Double Full (Will still be given credit in level 5, although legal in level 4); Hitch Kick Full; Switch Kick Full; Kick Kick Full; Pike Kick Full; Kick Full Kick

Level 6

• Pike Hitch Kick; Pike Kick Pretty Girl; Pike Switch Kick; Hitch Kick Kick
• Ball Double Full; Pike Double Full; Kick Double Full; Toe Touch Double Full; Double Up Toe Touch; Hitch Kick Double Full; Switch Kick Double Full; Kick Full Kick Full

Level 7

• Tuck; X-Out; Pike; Layout
• Layout Full; Layout Double Full; X-Out Full; Split Full; Arabian $1 \frac{1}{2}$; Pike Open Double Full