2020 was a trying year both professionally and personally, for much of All Star Nation. As your member organization, USASF worked diligently in the midst of a pandemic to provide resources and help in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We reached out for guidance from experts to aid in our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sensitivity in All Star. And we continued to strive to make All Star a safe and enriching experience for athletes. As the center of our sport, they are our reason why; the reason we push ourselves to be better.
We enter 2021 with great optimism that things will begin to return to pre-pandemic normalcy, but with a renewed look at our impact on youth athletes and a vow to continue to make All Star a place for everyone — no matter what the new season looks like. Thank you for working with us, participating in our enrichment programs and pushing yourself to make sure your athletes not only love their All Star experience, but also grow as humans off the mat or stage. We couldn't have navigated the last year without you!
So here's to 2021- together we can accomplish anything!
Jim Chadwick
President, USASF
All Star Club Search on Home Page!
The USASF home page now includes a Club Search option for parents looking to get their child involved in All Star. YOUR ACTION IS REQUIRED- be sure your Club's information is accurate in your Member Profile; this includes website, logo, address, etc. Check out your Member Profile TODAY so parents can find you!
Scholarships for Senior and Exceptional Athletes
Applications are open to USASF member athletes who are college-bound seniors participating with any USASF member program (they are not required to cheer or dance in college), AND to graduating seniors or graduates pursuing higher education currently participating in an All Star Exceptional Athlete Division. Deadline to apply is February 1st. Learn more by visiting the USASF Scholarship page.
An Impactful Season of Service
The first USASF Season of Service was a wonderful success! Across #AllStarNation individuals and programs gave back in their communities and shared with us the impact they made. Thank you to everyone who participated! By putting others first and spreading kindness you have made someone’s day a little brighter and spread the positivity of All Star. Check out some of the most impactful Season of Service projects here!
Stick Together and Make a Difference
Do your athletes need service hours or want to be more involved in All Star and their community? Encourage them to participate in Be Kind® STICK TOGETHER®- a free, character education program offered by the USASF, Project Love and Duck Tape® in an effort to provide a fun and different way to explore the important social-emotional learning concepts of kindness and sticking together to combat bullying and negative behaviors. Login to your Member Profile > Member Resources > Resources > Enrichment > Project Love for details. Deadline to register to participate is January 30, 2021.
NEW Tools to Enrich All Star
We are committed to being your partner in All Star and realize there’s an abundance of information out there. To help you navigate a little better we've developed Road Maps to USASF programs, initiatives and other facets of your membership! This month, let’s explore a few of the Enrichment programs: Wellness Essentials, What's Your IQ, and What's Your IQ Junior. These can be found in your Member Resources under > Resources > Enrichment.
3 Cheers for Savings!
Join the USASF Member Perks Program and save on items you need! Discover Nationwide Savings, Nearby Offers, Mobile Coupons and MORE! Pin your favorites, sign up for Perks Alerts and download the user-friendly app to optimize your experience! With over 302,000 available discounts across 10,000 cities in the United States and Canada, you'll never be far from savings!
Create Joy and Continue the Love
Maryland Dance Academy SOLD $101,000!Double Good Virtual Fundraising makes what kids are passionate about more accessible and affordable for families while keeping the cash flowing into your program. No fees, no catch! Together you can create joy and help kids do what they love.
Custom Music without the Wait
CheerSounds is the Official Music Provider of the USASF. Do you love custom cheer music but hate the wait? Skip it! CheerSounds is proud to present instant download music options to all USASF member organizations. Try the best-selling product, 8CountMixer, for everything you love about custom music without the turnaround. Visit www.8CountMixer.com to create your cheer mix and download it today!
HAVE YOU BEEN FEATURED IN THE MEDIA?
USASF wants to hear from you! Have your All Star program or athletes received positive coverage in the news/media? Contact Sarah Miller Bate for more details and be sure to tag @usasf_cheer or @usasf_dance so we can repost and spread the positivity of All Star! Click the button below to get started.
