The spirit stick used in this movie is the same one used in the first movie in the series, Bring It On (2000).
The primary rivalry in this film is between the "Sharks" and the "Jets", a reference to the rival gangs in West Side Story (1961).
The team playing the Flamingos are a real-life cheer competition team called TopGun from Miami, Florida.
Jennifer Tisdale (Chelsea) is the sister of Ashely Tisdale in real life.
Film was shot at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL, United States.