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Athlete Leadership is HERE!
Do you have male athletes interested in expanding upon their leadership and communication skills? Encourage them to join the USASF Leadership team on Friday, April 9th! We are offering a special virtual workshop opportunity to provide additional opportunities for All Star MALE athletes to participate. Those seeking a seat on the USASF Athlete Advisory Committee must have completed the USASF Leadership Workshop. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity for them to learn, grow and share their voice.
Friday, April 9th 5:30PM - 9:30PM EST
4-hour workshop
$60.00
*male athletes will register in their Member Portal; click the button ⇒
The election process begins this week! Comprised of owner, coach, event producer and affiliate members, the National Advisory Board is democratically elected to support athletes and members. All eligible member coaches and owners will receive an email this week to vote for their regional coach/owner representative. Didn't receive the email? Reach out your Regional Director.
The Exceptional Athlete Committee adds New Members!
The Exceptional Athlete Committee is pleased to announce 5 new members! Twenty-eight qualified candidates applied, underwent a screening process, and were interviewed by a selection committee comprised of members of the current committee along with David Sims from JAMZ and Mike Burgess from United Spirit Association. Please welcome: Bobbi, Dwyana, Kaylee, Jeanne, and Joseph. We're excited to see what the future holds for this division!
The Exceptional Athlete Committee seeks to provide rules and safety guidelines, understanding and specialized training for Coaches and Assistants of athletes with Exceptional Athletes to enhance the benefit of their positive life experiences through All Star Cheerleading and Dance.
Early Release of Rules & Age Grid
The Early Release of the 2021-2022 USASF Cheer Rules and Age Grid and the Dance Rules and Age Grid/Categories have been approved by the USASF Board of Directors and are now available on the website and in your USASF Member Profile. Questions?
Cheer coaches, when was the last time you checked the expiration date of your Credentials? Login to your Coach Profile TODAY 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
Schedule a practical session with an instructor if prompted (complete ALL level written tests before scheduling your session)
But you need to hurry! Legality Official training closes on March 31, 2021. The USASF trains and certifies Legality Officials for All Star Cheer and All Star Dance on an annual basis. For questions or additional information on Legality Official Training, contact:
The USASF National Meeting is more than just a conference! It's where everyone has the opportunity to join in the conversation, where experienced talent meets visionary thinkers, and where new collaborations are formed to help shape the future of All Star. 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! We have something for everyone. As always, you can look forward to many enriching classes and unparalleled networking at the USASF National Meeting. You can also count on the breakout assemblies, where you can discuss issues relevant to you and your program. We will be gathering your feedback to hear what topics YOU want to see on the schedule, so keep an eye out for an email from us next week.
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.
Bids to Worlds for Junior Dance and Exceptional Athlete Teams Announced
Congratulations to the Top 6 Junior Dance and Top 5 Exceptional Athlete Teams for earning an At-Large bid to The Cheerleading and Dance World Championship! Visit The Cheerleading Worlds Bid Recipient page and The Dance Worlds Bid Recipient page to find out more!
Top 10 Advancing in the International Open Divisions
Due to COVID and the strict travel restrictions into the U.S., we do not expect any non-U.S. teams participating at 2021 Worlds. As a result, the Worlds Advisory Boards unanimously approved taking the Top 10 teams to finals in all International Open (cheer) and Open (dance) divisions for the 2021 Worlds ONLY. If for any reason, one or more non-U.S. teams compete in an International Open cheer or Open dance division, those teams will receive an automatic placement within the top ten (no more than 3 from any one country). Questions? Contact Ali Stangle or Meredith Walker.
The Worlds Cup Race is ON!
All Level 6 and 7 cheer teams entering one or more of the approved USASF Tier 3 Member Events will receive points based on the size of their division and placement rankings. At the end of the season teams with the highest point totals will win three Paid Bids and three At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds, 2021.
Mental Health in Sports & Addressing Teen Athlete Suicide
Given the unparalleled challenges of COVID-19, PCA’s upcoming Mental Health Panel is of particular importance at this time. While this topic has always been a serious one, the last year has brought to the forefront the struggles, concerns, and very real issues impacting mental health in sports.
March 31st ~ 3:00pm EST
Join PCA on March 31st to learn about the latest research findings on student-athlete mental health during COVID, obtain specific tools and resources to be a gatekeeper for your team or community, and gain insights from a current student-athlete and youth sports coach. Click here to learn more and register! Please note this conversation will be geared toward coaches, parents, guardians, and school administrators.
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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