These squads are strictly competition and performance groups chosen to represent Damon's CTA in local, state and national cheerleading and/or dance competitions. In addition to competitions, the squads will be in several demonstrations and exhibitions. The squad is composed of 16 - 30 individuals from different schools collaborating together to form one unit/squad. (Squads are broken down by age groups.) During the course of the year, the squads will focus on all of the components of cheerleading including: tumbling, jumps, motions, pyramids, partner stunts, dance and showmanship and dance including: motions, jumps, leaps, turns, coordination, synchronization and showmanship