Andre J. Carter

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  • Rumor: Varsity to Leave USASF (Updated)

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    According to two very reliable people that wish to stay anonymous, Varsity will be leaving the USASF following this season. Citing frustration over constant criticism, from websites like this one and on message boards, over having too much influence on the USASF, Jeff Webb and Co. have decided it would be best for the industry…

  • AACCA Launches Certified Coach Search

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    AACCA has established on online search tool to determine if a coach has current AACCA certification. Click here to open the search window. Editorial opinion: This is a fantastic tool. Something similar should be developed by all of the other cheer certification bodies.

  • Reminder: Senior Age Cutoff

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    The Senior Age cutoff date will change from May 31 to August 31 for the 2010-11 season. This was previously announced by the USASF, making it so all age groups use the same cutoff date.

  • Perception

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    Perception is more about the direction your life is heading than where your life currently is.

  • Miscellaneous Thoughts

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    I had a few thoughts recently I thought I would share. I think UCA should move High School Nationals to March and All Star Nationals to February. I’m not sure this would work with state basketball tournaments, but it would be nice to give the high school teams an extra month to get ready and…

  • Leadership Through Sportsmanship Award

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    AACCA, NCSSE and the USASF Parent Action Committee have created an award to recognize and reward sportsmanship on and off the competition floor. Additional information available here.

  • Blue Versus Red

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    The hot topic in the news right now is Health Care Reform. It seems most people agree reform is needed, but aren’t sure the plan presented is the option we should go with. I really have no idea what the best route is, but I generally say change is better than doing nothing, especially when…

  • UCA Receives Approval from USASF for Additional Paid Bid

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    On Wednesday, March 17, UCA received approval from USASF in their appeal to award an additional paid bid to Brandon Senior White.

  • Tourney Time & Jealousy

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    The NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Game One has been played. A lot of Kentucky fans are upset about our path, but I’m not too bothered by it. Assuming the higher seeds advance, we’ll play East Tennessee State, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Duke, and Kansas. I’m not upset with this path because it’s…

  • UCA National All Star Cheerleading Championship Announcement

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    UCA released the following announcement concerning Worlds bids at UCA Nationals: UCA National All Star Cheerleading Championship Announcement This weekend at the UCA National All Star Cheerleading Championship (NASCC), Brandon All-Stars Large Senior Semi-Limited Coed team (Senior White) should have been awarded a paid bid to the USASF Cheerleading Worlds in April. This unfortunate misunderstanding…

  • PacWest & UCA Bids (Updated)

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    PacWest & UCA awarded bids to Worlds this weekend: PacWest Partial – South Elite (Senior Semi-Limited Coed L5) At Large – Denali All Stars (Senior Small Limited Coed L5) PacWest Update – South Elite declined the Partial bid. PacWest then offered the Partial bid to Denali All Stars (Senior Small Limited Coed L5) and the…

  • Benetton

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    This week was the Oscars so one of the girls threw a “Tacky Oscars” party. The outfits were outrageous, but I don’t think I’ll post any pictures. Just picture old bridesmaid and pom dresses, mix-matched suits, and tuxedo t-shirts to get a mental image. The show itself was unique because it was the first time…

  • Events with 300 Teams

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    So far we can only find four events that have surpassed the 300 All Star cheer team mark this competition season. Please let us know if we missed any. Cheersport Nationals with 656 NCA All Star Nationals with 523 JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals with 365 Coastal Battle at the Capitol with 311

  • Varsity Competitions for 2010-11

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    Varsity has announced most of their 2010-11 competition dates. Varsity Competitions 2010-11

  • AmeriCheer Acquires ECDA

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    AmeriCheer announced the acquisition of Eastern Cheer & Dance Association (ECDA). AmeriCheer Acquires ECDA

  • USASF’s New Look

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    USASF has redesigned the USASF.net website. USASF.net.

  • Coastal & Cheer Alliance Bids (Updated)

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    Coastal & Cheer Alliance (Canada) awarded bids this weekend: Coastal’s Battle at the Capitol Paid – New Jersey Spirit Explosion (Senior Small L5) Paid – South Jersey Storm “Thunder” (Senior Semi Limited Coed L5) At-Large – Cheer Tyme “Obsession” (Senior Small Limited Coed L5) At-Large – Elite Cheer Michigan “Celebrity” (Senior Small L5) At-Large –…

  • Cheer America Bids

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    Cheer America awarded the following bids last weekend: Paid – Cheer Athletics “Panthers” (Senior Large L5) Paid – Maverick Cheer “Diamonds” (Senior Unlimited Coed L5) At-Large – Tiger Elite (Open Coed L6) At-Large – Tiger Elite (Senior Large Limited Coed L5) At-Large – Texas Dynasty “Onyx” (Senior Small Limited Coed L5) At-Large – Texas Cheer…

  • UPA Awards

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    UPA announced their 2010 Coaches of the Year and Hall of Fame inductees: 2010 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR Top 5 UPA National DANCE Coaches Of The Year Recipients: Theresa Kubalak – Power of Dance, Wisconsin Amy Pederson – Fargo North HS, ND Jim Trost – Energizers, Wisconsin Erin Fine – Johnson County Community College,…

  • Happy National Sportsmanship Day

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    Dan Kessler of the JAM Brands sent the following: Dear Coaches, In honor of National Sportsmanship Day, I want to take a minute to say THANK YOU for embracing our Your Partner in Spirit “call to action” regarding Sportsmanship! The JAM Brands placed sportsmanship at the top of our “Wish List” for the 2009-2010 season,…

  • Cheer LTD Joins the Varsity Family Plan

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    Cheer LTD has joined the Varsity Family Plan. Varsity Family Plan members now include: All Star Challenge American Championships American Cheer Power American Cheerleaders Association (ACA) Athletic Championships Cheer LTD Cheersport National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) National Dance Association (NDA) Spirit Cheer Spirit Sports United Spirit Association (USA) Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Universal Dance Association (UDA)…

  • JAM Brands 2010-11 Events

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    Jammy has release dates for most of the JAM Brand competitions for the 2010-11 season. JAM Brands Event Producers include: JAMfest America’s Best COA Coastal Game Day Great Lakes Live! JAM Brands Events 2010-11

  • National Cheer Safety Month

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    March is National Cheer Safety month. Show your support by joining the AACCA/NCSSE and NCSF events on Facebook.

  • Hello March

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    Black History Month, also known as February, is now over. I’ve spent most of the month of February in Mississippi working with David on Aneris and numerous other things. During that time we went to Mississippi State twice, the first for the Kentucky basketball game, and the other for the cheerleading clinic. I’ve already posted…

  • COA, UPA & WSA Bids

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    Here’s the bids awarded at COA, UPA, & WSA: COA Paid – All Star Legacy (Senior Small L5) Paid – Rockstar Cheer “The Rolling Stones” (Senior Small Limited Coed L5) At-Large – All Star Legacy (International Open Coed L5) At-Large – American Elite (International Open Coed L5) At-Large – Pittsburgh Pride (Senior Small L5) At-Large…