Draft:Acrobatics and tumbling
American college women's sport
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Acrobatics and tumbling is a varsity women's sport played at American colleges and universities. The sport has been described as a combination of artistic gymnastics and competitive cheerleading.[1][2] The sport is governed by the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA).[3]
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| Highest governing body | National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) |
|---|---|
| First played | 2007 |
| Registered players | 1,200 |
| Clubs | 50 |
| Characteristics | |
| Team members | Between 24 and 45 athletes |
| Mixed-sex | No |
| Type | Indoor gymnastic sport |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | United States |
| Olympic | No |
History
The University of Maryland announced in 2003 that it would add a competitive cheerleading team to its roster of available sports.[1] The University of Oregon followed in 2007, renaming the sport to "team stunts and gymnastics".[1] The current name of the sport was adopted in 2011.[1] Acrobatics and tumbling was specifically designed to be played at the collegiate level, although youth level programs are emerging.[1] The sport has been added by various colleges and universities as a way to increase the number of female athletes at their institutions.[4]
In 2020, acrobatics and tumbling was designated as an emerging women's sport by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[1] In 2026, the sport was given championship status by the NCAA.[5][6]