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The All Star Experience - A Parent's Guide

It’s exciting to know that many athletes already have begun training at their gyms or studios for the upcoming season! As you prepare, we invite you to take a peek at our all-new What to Expect from the All Star Experience - A Parent's Guide. We think it will become a valuable reference for you in the upcoming season. In it you’ll find:

articles to help you be the best in your role as an All Star parent;
tips for competition prep, travel and safety;
glossaries of cheer, dance and All Star terms you may often hear from your athlete or coach;
a guide to identifying and preventing child sexual abuse with tips for selecting a youth organization that best fits your athlete’s needs;
USASF's renewed efforts to improve our athlete safety, response and resolution processes;
and so much more.

We want you to know that your membership and trust in the USASF matter. It’s the best way to support the mission of the USASF which has always been to protect and enrich the life of YOUR All Star athlete.

Athletes 1st

Athletes 1st is a forward-thinking dynamic initiative that champions the care, development, safety and inclusivity of All Star athletes. The foundation of Athletes 1st is an all-encompassing focus on the athlete including sport safety, safety while training, minor athlete abuse and misconduct prevention, and athlete personal development. Keeping the well being of athletes at the center of All Star fosters a respectful training and performance environment for all participants.

Athletes 1st equips owners, coaches, parents and athletes with the power to influence, shape, cause action and help make All Star a better place for all.

Athletes 1st Details

FREE SafeSport Training for Parents
The U.S. Center for SafeSport™ offers a FREE Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport. This course explains the issues of misconduct in sport and helps parents ensure their children have a positive and safe sport experience.
If you are a parent looking for resources on keeping your athlete safe, you can access this training at no cost. Simply follow SafeSport Training and Educational Services link, create an account, add the parent training to your bag, and you’ll be able to access the training.

Enrichment Opportunities

What’s your IQ and What’s your IQ Junior
Elevate your Integrity Quotient with this monthly activity that builds individual character and team unity! Athletes and coaches introduce a new word each month that supports the overall theme of “Integrity.” This activity encourages conversation in gyms studios about how athletes, teams, coaches and owners can exemplify and encourage others to demonstrate that month’s word.

Project Love
USASF is excited to partner with Project Love in the I Pledge to Stick Together Against Bullying campaign. This initiative stresses that each child is treated the way we all want to be treated – with kindness, caring, respect and empathy.

Athlete Leadership Workshop

BOLT/MARCH

All USASF member athletes entering grades 9-12 are eligible to participate in the exclusive BOLT/MARCH leadership training opportunity. BOLT/MARCH workshops activate young cheer and dance leaders to become strong peer role models who:

put team first,
fully commit to their All Star program, and
learn to make the choices that lead to accomplishment.

Developed and led by alumni of the USASF Mentoring Leaders program, BOLT/MARCH will set young athletes on their path to success.

Not only do participants rave about their BOLT/MARCH experience but completion of the workshop can lead to next level opportunities such as eligibility to:

apply to participate as an Athlete Presenter at the Regional Advisory Board meeting in their region the following spring.
serve on the Athlete Advisory Council. The Athlete Advisory Council is comprised of athletes who completed the USASF Leadership Workshops and are selected through an application process.

College Scholarship

The USASF Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to recognize and reward outstanding All Star Athletes. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the USASF Scholarship Fund awarded $55,000 in 2020. Applications are open to USASF member athletes who are college-bound seniors participating with any USASF member program. Applicants are not required to cheer or dance in college.

Road Map to the USASF Scholarship Process

2021 College Scholarship Recipients

The U.S. All Star Federation is pleased to announce the 2021 Class of USASF Scholarship Recipients.

Exceptional Athlete Scholarships

The USASF Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 thanks to the help of our generous sponsors. The USASF Exceptional Athlete Scholarship is for USASF members that are Graduating Seniors or Graduates pursuing higher education currently participating in an All Star Exceptional Athlete Division.
Please log into your current USASF Athlete/Parent membership account for complete details.
Once logged in, click on your name in the top right of the page to access the dropdown and select the Scholarship link.

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Exceptional Athletes

Playing sports at any level can be a key part of a young person’s development and have a lasting impact on their life. Among its many benefits, being involved in athletics develops friendships, independence, confidence, mental focus, and, of course, physical fitness. Sports can teach valuable lessons about grit, discipline, teamwork and, most importantly, the respect that comes with inclusion. These benefits are universal for all individuals, including those with disabilities. That’s the goal of USASF’s Exceptional Athlete Division — to empower individuals with disabilities with an “I can do” attitude.

The USASF has carefully designed Cheerabilities and Danceabilities Program for the Exceptional Athlete that

is safe, fun and good exercise;
improves flexibility and strength;
enhances independence and self-confidence;
provides a place for positive social interaction; and
provides peer support and shared experiences among families.

Exceptional Athlete Scholarships
The USASF Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 thanks to the help of our generous sponsors. The USASF Exceptional Athlete Scholarship is for USASF members that are Graduating Seniors or Graduates pursuing higher education currently participating in an All Star Exceptional Athlete Division.
Please log into your USASF Athlete profile for complete details.
Once logged in, click on your name in the top right of the page to access the dropdown and select the Scholarship link.

Benefits of Athlete Membership

Road Map to Being A Supportive All Star Parent

Your Athlete Membership benefits from and enables the USASF to maintain the resources and safeguards necessary to maintain the high levels of safety, fairness and accountability in practice and in competition. Membership is required of all athletes on Novice, Prep, Elite, Exceptional*, Show, Exhibition or Parent teams affiliated with US-based All Star Cheer or Dance Programs. Athlete Membership for 2021

When you join the USASF you’ll enjoy a wide array of benefits, including:

The revolutionary new Safe@Allstar program provides a complete suite of video and certification training resources for athletes, parents, coaches, and owners solely focused on abuse prevention specific to Cheer and Dance. Safe@Allstar also includes a free app that allows parents to create a safety profile for their athlete, enabling professionals to provide athlete identification and utilize crowdsourcing technology in the event a child has gone missing.
Membership in the largest network of All Star athletes and industry professionals who strive to provide a safe environment and positive experience for all participants.
Access to the best care, safest training and highest performance standard recommendations in All Star.
Eligible to participate in USASF-sanctioned events.
Enrollment in the USASF Member Perks Program offering discounts on everyday purchases and exclusive offers from USASF’s partners from the All Star community. USASF Member Perks Program information
Eligible to participate in enrichment, leadership development and scholarship opportunities.
Member Accident Insurance Program (MAIP).
When athletes and coaches join or renew their membership, they become eligible for the Member Accident Insurance Program. The MAIP provides $50,000 excess accidental medical insurance coverage should an eligible, qualifying member be injured while training for, warming up at or performing at a USASF sanctioned event.(add) NOTE: Coverage only applies to on-site practices and competitions at USASF-sanctioned events and at supervised practices and instruction in member clubs. Complete Details for MAIP
$5 million catastrophic accident insurance.
NOTE: Coverage only applies to on-site practices and competitions at USASF-sanctioned events and at supervised practices and instruction in member clubs.
Eligible to compete in qualifying events which may lead to participation in The Cheerleading Worlds and Dance Worlds competition. note: Age and division requirements must be met.
Annual digital subscription to Inside All Star by Inside Publications and USASF.

* The USASF waives its membership fee for Exceptional Athletes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an athlete membership cost?
The athlete membership fee is $49 per term/season. The membership term/season runs June 1 - May 31.

How do I pay the membership fee?
To register or renew, go to USASFmembers.net and use the appropriate box to either RENEW or CREATE a membership. You will be prompted through a questionnaire/census and program selection before reaching the payment screen. Athletes new to USASF All Star will be prompted for payment at the end of the registration process. When renewing an account, you will be directed to the payment screen immediately after login.

How often do I have to renew my athlete membership?
All memberships must be renewed each term/season. The membership term/season is June 1 - May 31 regardless of when you join or renew. Prorated memberships are not available.

Can you take my membership payment over the phone?
No, we can only process membership payments electronically through the athlete profile.

Can I pay for both of my children’s memberships at the same time or do I have to do them individually?
If your athletes are set up under a parent account you can make payment for multiple athletes at the same time. If your athletes have separate accounts, each account must be renewed individually.

My child is no longer participating in an All Star program and has not yet competed. Can I get a refund?
No refunds are offered. During the payment process you agreed to the non-refundable and non-transferable terms of membership.

Oops! I was double-charged. How do I get a refund?
Contact support@USASF.net. Please provide the athlete’s first/last name and DOB and forward your receipts to verify the double charge.

Why is my coach saying that my child’s membership is not paid even though I recently paid?
It’s possible that your payment was made on a duplicate account instead of the one attached to the program. Please email support@usasf.net with your athlete's name as well as a copy of the payment receipt you received via email.

I have paid the athlete membership fee. Why is she/he still showing ineligible?
Athletes who are 18 and older or will be turning 18 at any time during the competition season (June 1 - May 31) are identified as ADULT ATHLETES. All adult members are required to complete a background check and Safesport training. The links to those items are found on the athlete account DASHBOARD. Once completed, she/he will become eligible to compete.

My athlete was a member of the USASF last year so I know she/he has an account, but my username and password don't work. What should I do?
Please visit usasfmembers.net and click FORGOT / RESET PASSWORD. You will be prompted to enter your email address to receive a password reset via email that will enable you to access your account. If your email address is not recognized, but you are sure you had an account last year, please do not create a new account. Email your athlete's full name and DOB to support@usasf.net so that we may help locate your account.

How do I add my other child(ren) to my existing child’s account so I only have one login?
Parents are able to have multiple athletes under one email address.

Login to your athlete’s profile.
Click on MY PROFILE in the top left corner.
Select MY ACCOUNT from the dropdown menu.
You will need to convert the athlete account to a parent account by clicking CONVERT TO PARENT ACCOUNT. If your parent account is already established, you may skip this step.
Once the parent account is established, click ADD MORE ATHLETES at the top of the DASHBOARD.
Click the appropriate new athlete type (from the last three options).
Add information as prompted for your new athlete(s).
Once completed, go to the new athlete’s DASHBOARD to select a program.
Click FIND next to CURRENT PROGRAM.

NOTE: If you receive a CELL PHONE ERROR message, check the cell phone field in the parent info and all athlete profiles.

My children have separate athlete accounts with two different logins. Can I merge these accounts into one?
Yes. To MERGE existing athlete accounts under one login:

Log in to the athlete account with the login you wish to maintain.
Be sure you have established this account as a parent account. If not, click CONVERT TO PARENT ACCOUNT.
Once the parent account is established, click ADD MORE ATHLETES at the top of the DASHBOARD.
Click ADD FROM EXISTING ATHLETE.
Enter the email address and password from the existing athlete account you are adding.

I have forgotten my username and/or password. What should I do?

Go to usasfmembers.net.
Enter your email address/username and password.
If you do not remember the password, use the FORGOT / RESET PASSWORD option and a reset email will be sent to you.
If you can’t remember the email address or have other issues please contact support@usasf.net and provide your athlete’s name and DOB.

I just set up a profile for my athlete but now I cannot login. How do I gain access?
Please follow the steps shown in the above question

I have requested a password reset but I have not received the email. I've even checked in my spam folder. What do I do now?
Please add membership@usasfmembers.net to your address book (contact list). Log in to your athlete profile and use the FORGOT / RESET PASSWORD option again. If you continue to have issues please contact support@usasf.net.

I no longer use the email address that is associated with my account. How can I change my email address/username?
Please contact support@usasf.net. Provide the athlete name, DOB, current email address and the email address you prefer.

Why do I need to provide you with my child’s birth certificate?
The USASF verifies the age of each athlete to ensure fair play.

May I mail/email my athlete’s birth certificate to you?
No, we only accept the digital upload. If you’re having difficulty with the upload, check the file size. If you continue to have difficulty, contact support@usasf.net.

I accidentally uploaded one child’s birth certificate to my other child’s profile. How can this be corrected?
Please contact support@usasf.net for assistance.

I don't have an official copy of my child’s birth certificate. Will you accept anything else as proof of my child’s birthdate?
Yes, we accept passports, state-issued IDs, military IDs and driver's licenses.

How do I add/drop a program in my athlete’s profile?
To ADD a program:

Log in to your athlete's profile.
Click PROFILE, then DASHBOARD, see CURRENT PROGRAM.
Click FIND to search your program by name and request to be added. Your athlete’s name will appear on the program’s athlete list as pending approval.

To DROP a previous program:

From the DASHBOARD, see CURRENT PROGRAM.
Click DROP, then FIND to search your new program and request to be added. Your athlete’s name will appear on the program’s athlete list as pending approval.

It says pending approval next to my athlete's program name? What do I need to do to become approved?
The gym owner must approve your request from their program portal. Please let the gym owner know that you have requested to be added and are still pending their approval.

Can I change programs in the middle of the season?
An athlete has the right to leave a program and go to another at any time during the season. The USASF highly recommends that all financial obligations to the original program A be met before moving to the new program B. No official release is required.

If an athlete leaves program A to compete at The Cheerleading/Dance Worlds with program B then a release waiver is required. The decision to sign or not sign the release waiver is at the discretion of the gym A.

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