August 18, 2020

Dear USASF Member:

Is your eligibility up-to-date? With the start of a new Membership Term (June 1st), have you taken the necessary steps to be eligible this season?

• Renewed Membership

• Cleared Background Screening

• Completion of U.S. Center for SafeSport Training (we refer to this as the Athlete Protection Education)

Don't miss out on participation in the Preseason Rally and NASCDD events, medical coverage, FREE education and enrichment activities, exclusive member perks and more! Renew your membership today by logging into the Member Portal!

MEMBERSHIP 

The USASF Coach App is Open for Submissions

Need a skill reviewed? Have a question about a stunt? Get an answer right in the palm of your hand! Download the USASF Coach App, available for Apple and Android devices. Already have the App? You'll need to update it before logging in this season. Then all you have to do is use your member profile info to log in. For quick instructions, check out this video and get your rules questions answered today!

NEW USASF Athlete App Ready for Member Athletes

Have you heard?! New this year for USASF cheer and dance athletes, the USASF Athlete App allows parents access to their athlete's member profile, USASF resources and our NEW membership perks program. This app makes it easy for your parents to manage membership and learn about all the benefits of being an All Star athlete. Head to Google Play or the App Store and search for USASF Athlete to take a look. Log in using your member profile email and password. Then share with your parents today!

Your Path to Connect with USASF Event Producer Members

You asked, we're delivering! The 2020-21 All Star competition season will look different than any other due to COVID-19 and the health guidelines put in place by the CDC and local, state and national authorities. Curious to know the format and protocols event producers are taking to keep you safe at events this season? Click here for a list of all USASF Event Producer Members with links to their websites and updated information specific to this season.

Membership Directory Launching Soon

All Star professionals who are USASF members will be listed in the USASF Membership Directory. This publicly searchable directory is set to launch in the next few weeks so renew your membership TODAY so you don't miss out! Current eligibility requirements, such as green light background determination and athlete protection education, as well as credentials from USASF-approved programs such as leadership workshops and Coach Credentialing will be included.

NEW USASF Member Perks Program Headed Your Way

USASF membership has benefits beyond the mat! The USASF Member Perks Program with Abenity offers YOU the deepest member-only discounts! They make it easy to save on items as restaurant discounts, contact lenses, oil changes, big box memberships, office supplies and more! Stay tuned for details coming your way.

Disciplinary Reports

The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted reports of member non-compliance concerns that have been addressed. Log in to your Member Profile, select Member Resources > USASF > Committees > scroll to Disciplinary and click the 2020 Reports tab.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

It's Rally Time!

Fun. Easy. Free! Why not work on your moves and skills for competition season and participate in this fun challenge? There's only 2 more rallies left for dance and cheer athletes. Learn more by clicking here and then submit your video. Don't delay, submit TODAY! Rally #2 deadline: August 26th

Celebrate All Star and help Grow the Sport

NASCDD is 3 weeks away on September 12, 2020. It's not too late to plan your own National All Star Cheer & Dance Day! Whether your event is held in-person or virtually, you can still celebrate All Star and help grow the sport! Visit Member Resources for all the tools you'll need!

PARTNER  SPOTLIGHT

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Built on Values

CheerSounds, the Official Music Provider of the USASF, offers you licensed cheer music from a team of expert producers and top-rated customer service representatives. Your routine is built on passion, creativity, and spirit and can be seen in every performance. CheerSounds is built on these values, too. Add their talented team to your talented team today!

Did you say Free?

Take advantage of BANDS over 20+ robust features all for FREE such as Live Streaming and Video Call that assist with running meetings, conducting practices, and hosting virtual events! Visit BAND to learn more.

Connect with your peers and Return to Competition together!

The USASF Connection is an exclusive online community where you can connect with USASF members, find Return to Competition resources, ask questions and receive the latest USASF news via the app or desktop. Already connected? Be sure to check the TOPICS and FOLLOW those that interest you to receive notifications. Still need to get the app? Search for USASF Connection (look for the yellow icon) in the Apple Store or Google Play and start connecting TODAY!