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Dear USASF Member:
Many of you may have seen the announcement on April 12th that Jim Chadwick, who served as President and Board Chair, retired from USASF after nearly 18 years. The USASF Governance and Compliance Committee has appointed Kathy Penree, USASF Board member and Chair of the USASF Coaches Connection, as Interim Board President, and Alison “Ali” Stangle, currently Executive Director of Rules and Safety, as Interim Executive Director of the organization. We are thankful for all Jim has done for the organization and look forward to continuing the vision and integrity grown to support the future of our sport.
Deadline to Renew Credentials is Days Away!
Cheer coaches, renew your credentials NOW to avoid starting over at cycle 1. Login to your Coach Profile to ensure your tumbling and building credentials are up-to-date! If not, you will need to: renew and pay for your levels, complete each level written test, and schedule a practical session with an instructor if prompted (complete ALL level written tests before scheduling your session).
Take your pick from Professional Development options for member coaches and owners or Athlete Development options for your athletes. We have created MULTIPLE pathways for you to grow with us by participating in USASF Leadership Programs VIRTUALLY during the summer of 2021! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Visit USASF Leadership for more information.
Meet Your National Advisory Board
The National Advisory Board is democratically elected to support athletes and members by addressing emerging issues of broad potential impact and developing policies for the organization when needed. The Cheer and Dance National Advisory Boards were combined in 2019 into one NAB in an effort to streamline conversations and planning that affect both cheer and dance while allowing for separate conversations that are relevant to one or the other. Click here to meet your representatives!
The Connection adds New Members!
The USASF Connection is the path for involvement for program owners and coaches. The Connection provides opportunities to collaborate, contribute, share resources and mentor USASF members, all in an effort to promote the longevity and viability of All Star. It is with great enthusiasm and confidence we announce the newest members of The Connection.
Join Us in July!
Save the date for July 24-25, 2021 (with several classes and workshops offered on July 23) and join us in-person in Charlotte, NC or virtually for the USASF National Meeting! You can look forward to many enriching classes, unparalleled networking, and breakout assemblies where you can discuss issues relevant to you and your program at the USASF National Meeting.
Disciplinary Reports
The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted reports of member non-compliance concerns that have been addressed. To see these reports: Log in to your Member Profile, select Member Resources > USASF > Committees > scroll to Disciplinary and click the 2021 Reports tab.
Congrats to the Worlds Cup Race Winners!
Congratulations to the Paid and At Large Bid Winners of the Worlds Cup Race. The points calculations for this year’s Worlds Cup Race resulted in multiple ties, so we followed the tie-breaking guideline used at The Cheerleading Worlds to break the ties. Those guidelines specify that the team with the least amount of total performance error deductions (given by the judges at the event) will win the tiebreaker. Click here to see who's headed to Worlds!
Where's My Park Hopper® and other Questions
Have questions? We have answers! Check out our UPDATED FAQ pages to learn answers to commonly asked questions. For complete event details and updates, please visit The Dance Worlds website or The Cheerleading Worlds website.
Upcoming Worlds Webinars
Mark your calendar and join us for these informative webinars.
Worlds Logistics & Roster Review
April 26 ~ 12:00-2:00 PM EST
Join Amy Clark, USASF Vice President of Membership, and the Regional Directors as they walk you through the Logistics and Rostering requirements for Worlds. Advance Registration Required.
The Cheerleading Worlds Scoring Logistics Review
April 26 ~ 8:00-9:00 PM EST
Join Ali Stangle, USASF Interim Executive Director/Director of Rules & Safety, as she takes you through The Cheerleading Worlds Scoring and Logistics (for Club and International Divisions). This is not a score sheet-based webinar.Advance Registration Required.
Safety Champion Webinar
April 29 ~ 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM EST
Led by a Disney representative and moderated by Ali Stangle, USASF Interim Executive Director/Director of Rules & Safety, this webinar is REQUIRED to attend for each team's Safety Champion (someone designated other than the head coach). Additional program members and coaches are welcome to listen in. Registration details coming soon.
Recording | Mental Health in Sports & Addressing Teen Athlete Suicide
On Wednesday, March 31, Positive Coaching Alliance hosted a panel discussion addressing the critical mental health concerns in sports due to the pandemic and teen athlete suicide. The panel, moderated by PCA’s Trennis Jones and Casey Miller, discussed the latest research findings on student-athlete mental health during COVID, specific tools and resources to be a gatekeeper for your team or community, and insights from a current student-athlete and youth sports coach. Please watch the recap to utilize this important information!
USASF wants to hear from you!
Have your All Star program or athletes received positive coverage in the news/media? Complete the form below and be sure to tag @usasf_cheer or @usasf_dance on social media so we can repost and spread the positivity of All Star! #ThisIsAllStar. Click the button below to get started.
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