The 4th season of National Cheerleading Championships was the biggest season for NCC so far.[when?] It started with the league's very first regionals for Southern Luzon region, followed by Northern Luzon region, Visayas-Mindanao region, and finally with the National Capital Region.
The season also witnessed the most number of participants in history of the competition for both divisions - high school and college.
National finals
editThe first true nationals was held at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Teams qualified from the Regionals come to Manila to compete.
High School division
editHigh School division national finals was held at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig last March 14, 2009. Teams from Southern Luzon, Northern Luzon, and National Capital Region competed for the national finals. Pasig Catholic College's PCC Crusaders was declared the National Champion for 2009.
| Rank | Team Name | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasig Catholic College PCC Crusaders |
63.5 | 45 | 61.5 | 52 | 67 | (6) | 283 |
| 2 | School of Saint Anthony SSA Pep Squad |
52 | 56 | 51.5 | 61 | 63 | (10) | 273.5 |
| 3 | Taguig Science High School Sinag Pep Squad Bookworms |
46 | 37.5 | 50.5 | 52.5 | 59 | (2) | 243.5 |
| 4 | Rizal High School RHS Phoenix Pep Squad |
54.2 | 41.5 | 51 | 55.5 | 59 | (1) | 240.5 |
| 5 | Saint Pedro Poveda College Poveda Hardcourt Varsity Team |
54 | 44.5 | 48.5 | 47 | 48.5 | (4) | 238.5 |
| 6 | BHC Educational Institution, Inc. BHC Centaurs |
49 | 32 | 45.5 | 46 | 48.5 | (10) | 211 |
| 7 | Children of Mary Immaculate College Fighting Vanguards |
50 | 37.5 | 38 | 45 | 40.5 | (1) | 210 |
| 8 | Colegio San Agustin, Laguna CSA Raptors |
39.5 | 35.5 | 44.5 | 43.5 | 51 | (6) | 208 |
| 8 | St. John of Beverley SJB Skippers |
52 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 42 | (1) | 208 |
| 10 | Christ the King School of Cabuyao CKSC Pep Squad |
35 | 32 | 46 | 45 | 44.5 | (8) | 194.5 |
| 11 | Baguio City National High School (Main) Baguio City NHS Pep Squad |
24 | 44 | 40.5 | 41 | 46 | (3) | 192.5 |
| 12 | Colegio San Agustin, Makati CSA Red and Gold Boosters |
43 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 35.5 | (13) | 186 |
| 13 | Pines City National High School PCNHS Green Lion |
36.5 | 30 | 39 | 40 | 35 | (23) | 157.5 |
| 14 | Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School JZGMNHS Pep Squad |
25 | 43 | 34.5 | 38 | 30.5 | (17) | 154 |
College Division
editCollege division national finals was held at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig last March 15, 2009. Teams from Southern Luzon, Northern Luzon, Visayas-Mindanao region, and National Capital Region competed for the national finals. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta's UPHSD Perpsquad was declared the National Champion for 2009.
| Rank | Team Name | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA UPHSD Altas Perpsquad |
63 | 50 | 57.5 | 62.5 | 61.5 | (1) | 293.5 |
| 2 | University of the Cordilleras UC Dance Squad |
65.5 | 63.5 | 51 | 55 | 68 | (13) | 290 |
| 3 | Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Crusader Cheer Force |
64.5 | 44 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 62.5 | (3) | 285 |
| 4 | Central Colleges of the Philippines CCP Bobcats |
50 | 55.5 | 48 | 57.5 | 59.5 | 0 | 270.5 |
| 5 | Mariano Marcos State University MMSU Roosters |
60 | 58.5 | 49 | 55 | 55.5 | (14) | 264 |
| 6 | Far Eastern University FEU Cheering Squad |
56.5 | 47.5 | 49 | 56 | 60.5 | (7) | 262.5 |
| 7 | University of St. La Salle USLS Stingers Pep Squad |
49.5 | 47.5 | 50 | 55 | 60.5 | (12) | 250.5 |
| 8 | Ateneo de Manila University Blue Babble Battalion |
58 | 45 | 47.5 | 54 | 50 | (5) | 249.5 |
| 9 | Rizal Technological University RTU Pep Squad Blue Thunder |
49 | 48 | 54 | 52 | 50.5 | (23) | 230.5 |
| 10 | Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Taguig PUPT Varsity Pep Squad |
38 | 44.5 | 45.5 | 51.5 | 50.5 | 0 | 230 |
| 11 | De La Salle University DLSU Animo Squad (Green) |
45 | 42.5 | 50 | 53.5 | 47.5 | (21) | 217.5 |
| 12 | Emilio Aguinaldo College EAC Generals Pep Squad |
43 | 37.5 | 49 | 46.5 | 47.5 | (14) | 209.5 |
| 13 | Mapua Institute of Technology Cheerping Cardinals |
36 | 47 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 48 | (30) | 200 |
| 14 | Adamson University Adamson Pep Squad |
34.5 | 43.5 | 38.5 | 48.5 | 48.5 | (15) | 198.5 |
| 15 | Saint Michael's College of Laguna SMCL Archangels Pep Squad |
29.5 | 33.5 | 44 | 48 | 39 | (9) | 185 |
| 16 | South Luzon State University SLSU Phoenix Squad |
35 | 36 | 45.5 | 47.5 | 36.5 | (24) | 176.5 |
| 17 | Union Christian College UCC V.I.R.G.I.N.S. |
32.5 | 42.5 | 45 | 46 | 37.5 | (49) | 154.5 |
Regional Qualifiers
editSouth Luzon
editHeld at St. Michael's College in Laguna, on September 7, 2008
High school
edit| Rank | Team Name | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colegio San Agustin-Laguna CSA Raptors |
47 | 45 | 52.5 | 48 | 54 | (6) | 240.5 |
| 2 | Christ the King School of Cabuyao CKSC Pep Squad |
27.5 | 34 | 44.5 | 39.5 | 52.5 | (28) | 170 |
| 3 | Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School JZGMNHS Pep Squad |
27 | 43 | 36.5 | 28 | 36.5 | (12) | 159 |
| 4 | Laguna College of Business and Arts LCBA High Squad |
24.5 | 29 | 33 | 34.5 | 31.5 | (13) | 139.5 |
| 5 | Saint Michael's College of Laguna SMCL Archangels Pep Squad |
29 | 35 | 39 | 50 | 52.5 | (73) | 132.5 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
College
edit| Rank | Team Name | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyceum of the Philippines University, Laguna Lyceum Spartans Pep Squad |
53 | 51 | 60.5 | 56.5 | 55 | (36) | 240 |
| 2 | Southern Luzon State University SLSU Phoenix Squad |
56 | 40 | 55 | 48 | 50 | (21) | 228 |
| 3 | Saint Michael's College of Laguna SMCL Archangels Pep Squad |
44 | 44.5 | 54.5 | 57.5 | 44.5 | (26) | 219 |
| 4 | De La Salle Lipa DLSL Danzcom Pep Squad |
47 | 36 | 52 | 32.5 | 41.5 | (4) | 205 |
| 5 | Trace College TDC Stallions |
29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | (2) | 146 |
| 6 | AMA Computer College, Calamba AMACC-Calamba Cheering Squad |
36 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 18.5 | (6) | 123.5 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
North Luzon
editHigh school
edit| Rank | Team Name | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Pyramids | Tosses | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHC Educational Insstitution, Inc. BHC Centaurs |
47 | 33 | 42 | 57.5 | 32.5 | (3) | 209 |
| 2 | Pines City National High School (Main) PCNHS Green Lion |
31 | 45.5 | 53 | 47.5 | 42 | (32) | 187 |
| 3 | Baguio City National High School (Main) Baguio City NHS Pep Squad |
30.5 | 56 | 49.5 | 58.5 | 44 | (66) | 172.5 |
| 4 | Tarlac State University - Laboratory School TSU Laboratory School Blue Eagles Pep Squad |
21 | 28.5 | 55.5 | 37 | 39 | (37) | 144 |
| 5 | Baguio City National High School (Rizal Annex) Rizal Pep Squad |
25 | 46.5 | 41 | 39.5 | 41 | (61) | 132 |
| 6 | Pines City National High School (Bonifacio Annex) Bonnex Pep Squad |
14 | 27 | 33 | 20.5 | 0 | (13) | 81.5 |
| 7 | Baguio City National High School (Roxas Annex) Rhythmical Lynx |
15 | 29 | 32.5 | 18 | 18 | (76) | 36.5 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
College
edit| Rank | School | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Pyramids | Tosses | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the Cordilleras UC Dance Squad |
67 | 72 | 53.5 | 66 | 63 | (22) | 299.5 |
| 2 | Mariano Marcos State University MMSU Roosters |
52 | 70 | 51 | 58 | 68 | (80) | 219 |
| 3 | Union Christian College UCC V.I.R.G.I.N.S. |
48 | 47 | 46.5 | 50.5 | 58.5 | (44) | 206.5 |
| 4 | Northwestern University NWU Sagunday Pep Squad |
48 | 46 | 39 | 49 | 58.5 | (39) | 201.5 |
| 5 | Tarlac State University TSU CBA Cheerleading Squad |
43 | 52 | 48 | 57 | 63.5 | (82) | 181.5 |
| 6 | Saint Louis University SLU Navigators |
42 | 40 | 43 | 35 | 54 | (42) | 172 |
| 7 | College of Engineering and Architecture - Saint Louis University CEA-SLU Towers Pep Squad |
41 | 34 | 41 | 30 | 33.5 | (19) | 160.5 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
Visayas-Mindanao
editCollege
edit| Rank | School | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Pyramids | Tosses | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cebu UC Webmasters Cheer and Dance Team |
66 | 58 | 58 | 61.5 | 61.5 | (18) | 287 |
| 2 | Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan XU Crusader Cheer Force |
62 | 55 | 52 | 53 | 58.5 | (18) | 262.5 |
| 3 | University of St. La Salle, Bacolod USLS Stingers Pep Squad |
51 | 57.5 | 47 | 53.5 | 62 | (31) | 240 |
| 4 | Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City PSU Pep Squad |
45 | 55.5 | 53 | 42.5 | 56.5 | (17) | 235.5 |
| 5 | Notre Dame of Dadiangas University NDDU Sarimanok Pep Squad |
57 | 58.5 | 48 | 55 | 60.5 | (45) | 234 |
| 6 | Southwestern University SWU Cobras |
35 | 30 | 28 | 36 | 38 | (19) | 148 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
Metro Manila
editHeld at Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig on February 28, 2009
High school
edit| Rank | School | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | * School of Saint Anthony SSA Pep Squad |
58 | 61 | 53.5 | 64.5 | 56.5 | (8) | 285.5 |
| 2 | Pasig Catholic College PCC Crusaders |
61 | 49 | 60 | 58.5 | 63.5 | (10) | 282 |
| 3 | Rizal High School RHS Phoenix Pep Squad |
50 | 51 | 57 | 60.5 | 46 | (11) | 253.5 |
| 4 | St. Pedro Poveda College Poveda Hardcourt Varsity Team |
52 | 48.5 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 47.5 | (1) | 243 |
| 5 | Children of Mary Immaculate College Fighting Vanguards |
48 | 52 | 45 | 46.5 | 44 | (3) | 232.5 |
| 6 | Taguig Science High School Sinag Pep Squad Bookworms |
50.5 | 49.5 | 51 | 53.5 | 41 | (14) | 231.5 |
| 7 | St. John of Beverley SJB Skippers |
54 | 35 | 47 | 51.5 | 41 | (4) | 224.5 |
| 8 | Colegio San Agustin, Makati CSA Red and Gold Boosters |
44 | 42 | 38 | 48 | 41.5 | (2) | 211.5 |
| 9 | St. Louis College of Valenzuela SLCV Dance Company |
36 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 45.5 | (5) | 198.5 |
| 10 | San Beda College, Alabang Red Lions Junior Varsity |
40 | 46 | 35 | 45 | 43.5 | (17) | 192.5 |
| 11 | Assumption College AC Hardcourt |
43 | 38 | 30 | 43 | 28 | (13) | 169 |
| 12 | Bangkal High School Bangkal Pep Squad |
37 | 51 | 46 | 45 | 34 | (78) | 135 |
| 12 | Paco Citizen Academy Foundation PCAF Wizards |
30.5 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32.5 | 0 | 155 |
Legend:
| Qualified for finals |
| Automatic berth in Finals (defending champion) |
College
edit| Rank | School | Basic Elements | Tumbling | Stunts | Tosses | Pyramids | Deductions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Altas Perpsquad |
50 | 49.5 | 54.5 | 64.5 | 58 | (1) | 275.5 |
| 2 | Central Colleges of the Philippines CCP Bobcats |
52 | 64 | 54 | 63 | 57 | (21) | 269 |
| 3 | Rizal Technological University RTU Pep Squad Blue Thunder |
38 | 51.5 | 58.5 | 62.5 | 56.5 | (13) | 254 |
| 4 | Mapua Institute of Technology Mapua Cheerping Cardinals |
45 | 49.5 | 52.5 | 59 | 51.5 | (12) | 245.5 |
| 5 | Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion |
45.5 | 48 | 46.5 | 56.5 | 50 | (4) | 242.5 |
| 6 | Far Eastern University FEU Cheering Squad |
48 | 52 | 51.5 | 62.5 | 57.5 | (30) | 241.5 |
| 7 | Adamson University Adamson Pep Squad |
49 | 49 | 41 | 57.5 | 44.5 | (11) | 230 |
| 8 | De La Salle University DLSU Animo Squad |
46.5 | 46 | 51 | 51.5 | 50.5 | (20) | 225.5 |
| 8 | Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Taguig PUPT Varsity Pep Squad |
39 | 43.5 | 47.5 | 60 | 38.5 | (3) | 225.5 |
| 10 | Emilio Aguinaldo College EAC Generals Pep Squad |
41 | 49.5 | 46.5 | 50.5 | 46 | (10) | 223.5 |
| 11 | University of Makati UM Pep Squad |
47 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 51.5 | (38) | 211.5 |
| 12 | Jose Rizal University JRU Pep Squad |
42 | 45 | 51.5 | 54 | 47 | (39) | 200.5 |
| 13 | Saint Jude College Manila SJC Charging Crusaders Pep Squad |
38 | 33 | 39 | 52 | 40 | (3) | 199 |
| 14 | Centro Escolar University CEU Pep Squad |
37 | 44.5 | 39 | 49 | 40 | (27) | 182.5 |
| 15 | World Citi Colleges WCC Pep Squad |
29 | 25 | 35 | 48.5 | 35.5 | (23) | 150 |
| 16 | Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig Campus TUP Taguig Grey Hawks |
38 | 40 | 37 | 56.5 | 35 | (63) | 143.5 |
| 17 | Lyceum of the Philippines University Lyceum Pirates |
32 | 44 | 35.5 | 45.5 | 36.5 | (52) | 141.5 |
Legend:
| Qualified for Finals |
| Automatic berth in Finals (defending champion) |