Author: Andre
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USASF Rules Change
The USASF has handed down the following changes for 2008. We will no longer allow the pass down of At Large (unpaid) cheer bids. All teams must go through prelims to get to finals and teams will be seeded in finals based on prelim results with the highest scoring teams going last. For the international…
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Assisted Perfection?
Which tumbling pass would you score higher in competition? Punch Front, Round Off Backhand Spring, Whip, Whip, Backhand Spring, Double Full with a step on the landing Punch Front, Round Off Backhand Spring, Whip, Whip, Backhand Spring, Double Full with an assist on the Double Full I believe most people would say pass number 1…
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Mobile Phone Tips
I haven’t tried these, but they came from a reliable source who said he did. There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things you can do with it. FIRST Emergency…
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In My Cheer World…
The topic today is things I would change about cheerleading. Each company would only be able to host one event billed as a “National Championship” NCAA would host the College National Championship All*Star Division would have an age floor and ceiling Assisted Stunts would score lower than unassisted stunts College Rules would be less restrictive…
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A Sporting Question
Is cheerleading a sport? This has been a popular question that has yet to be answered. My answer is “I don’t know and really don’t care”, but to properly address the question a few things need to be pointed out. You must separate the question “Is Cheerleading a Sport” from the question “Are Cheerleaders Athletes”.…
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The Cheer Standard
I’ve heard repeated requests for more standards in cheerleading; standard rules, standard score sheets, standard scoring grids, standard floor types, standard floor colors, standard floor sizes, and so on. I think some of these requests, such as standard rules and floor sizes, are valid because they provide basic boundaries for cheerleading, much like the rule…
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Opening Day & New Authors
Although we have been writing for a few month already, we do not yet consider the site ready for prime time. Before we consider it ready we want a few things to occur, namely having between 10 and 12 articles published, having the forum software reach version 1.0, and customizing the forum. Until the forum…
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Cheerleading is Art and Art is Beautiful
Cheerleading is an Art, not a Science. As an art cheerleading is an expression of energy and creativity through a combination of stunts, tumbling, pyramids, dancing, and baskets, set to music. Some prefer artistic expressions through paintings over sculptures, music to poerty, and photography over theatre or cinema, just as in cheerleading some prefer College…
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Divide & Conquer
Are there too many options (levels and/or divisions) in AllStar Cheerleading? According to the USASF (USASF Divisions 2006-07), a senior aged AllStar female can compete in the following divisions. (This list doesn’t include the “Open”, “International Open”, or the generic “Senior” and “Senior Coed” divisions): Small Senior Level 1 Small Senior Level 2 Small Senior…
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If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’
Last weekend at Jamfest Cheer Super Nationals (January 19-21), there were multiple allegations of teams cheating by using over aged athletes. So far at least some of the allegations appear to be true. Midwest Cheer Elite, after initially being awarded a 3rd place trophy, is now listed as finishing in last (7th) place without a…
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New Rules for 2007
New Rule: Stop giving me that pop-up ad for classmates.com! There’s a reason you don’t talk to people for 25 years. Because you don’t particularly like them! Besides, I already know what the captain of the football team is doing these days — mowing my lawn. New Rule: Don’t eat anything that’s served to you…
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UCA College Nationals Division 1A Recap
Here is a quick recap of Division 1A at UCA College Nationals in order of appearance. This was written based on watching it live. I have yet to go back and watch any of the routines on tape. Memphis – Memphis hit a solid routine, but lacked difficulty. It was a very good way to…
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Welcome to the Spirit Post
The Spirit Post is now live. We’ll be commenting on trends, likes, dislikes, teams, programs, competitions, and news from the cheerleading world. As we progress through the next year or so we will give more information about what Spirit Post is all about.
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To All Empoyees
December 1st TO: ALL EMPLOYEES I’m happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd at Luigi’s Open Pit Barbecue. There will be lots of spiked Eggnog and a small band playing traditional carols…feel free to sing along. And don’t be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as…
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Friends Don’t
As a friend I believe there are a few rules my friends need to be aware of. Friends don’t let thier friends down, therefore friends don’t… …let friends drink alone. …let friends drink from plastic bottles. …let friends shoot tequila after drinking a forty. …let friends take “Policy Breakers” home. …let friends drink Absinthe on…
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Discipline
Bobby Knight said discipline is doing what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well as it can be done, and doing it that way all the time. Seeing as he just tied North Carolina’s Dean Smith as the all-time wins leader for college basketball I have to assume he knows…
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Polite Way to Pee
During one of her daily classes a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question: “Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?” Michael said, “Just a minute I have to go…
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Man Laws
1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella. 2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: When a heroic dog dies to save its master. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. After wrecking your boss’s car. One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into “The Crying…
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Mom’s Job Description
POSITION: Mother, Mom, Moma, Mommy, Ma. JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including…
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Only a Man
A woman was in a coma. She had been in it for months. Nurses were in her room giving her a bath. One of them was washing her private parts and noticed that there was a slight response on the monitor when she touched the patient “down there.” They tried it again and sure enough,…
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The Rules of Bedroom Golf
The Rules of Bedroom Golf: Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play, normally one club and two balls. Play on course must be approved by the owner of the hole. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out. For most effective play, the…
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Public Speaking
Do’s and Dont’s for Public Speaking. Body Language: Handshakes Stance Eye Contact Open Arms Hand Gestures Display Confidence Common Errors: Reading from Notes Avoiding Eye Contact Dressing Down Being Fidgety, Jiggling, or Swaying Failing to Rehearse Standing at Attention Reciting Bullet Points Speaking too Long Failing to Excite Ending with an Inspirational Defecit
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Meditation Steps
Meditation Steps that can be used by anyone, anywhere. I don’t have the source information. Relax Unwind the muscles and become physically quiet. Center Focus on the breathing cycle and develop the capacity to witness the mind without getting lost in it. Enhance Visualize goals, focus on patience and forgiveness, or perform any other personally…
Andre J. Carter 