Author: Andre

A long time ago, when I first started coaching Tiny and Mini aged kids, I was told kids won’t do anything for you until they think you care about them. This was quickly proven true. At that age some of the kids instantly decide you are best friends and you are good from the first…

Summer news is a little slow.The IASF posted a comparison of the USASF and IASF rules. Florida’s Famous Cheerleader, Mr. Two Bits, Dies via ESPN. ‘Black Girls Cheer’ Documentary, Coming to Chicago, Looks at Joy, Power of All-Black Cheer Squads via Chicago Tribune. Varsity Spirit Expands Its Band Division With Two Significant Acquisitions via Yahoo!.…

Another unconventional idea is to crowdsource bobbles, falls, and legalities to the other teams competing at the event, basically turning in your opponents. This would put more eyes on the floor looking for deductions, reducing the likelihood of one being missed and if one is missed it is at least partially the responsibility of those most…

Dear USASF Program Owners and Coaches, Join Ali Stangle, Dana Fielding and special guests including Kenny Feeley at the USASF National Meeting as they bring the Cheer Rules to life through video and live stunt demonstrations. This is an in-depth workshop where you learn the nuances of the rules while gaining a real understanding in…

I’ve worked scoring and deduction challenges at several events in the past, usually on the deductions side, but occasionally on the scoring side. In doing this I’ve been part of and have overheard many discussions related to scoring and rules in our industry and it has left me with an idea for an experiment. I’d…

The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted its report of member non-compliance concerns that were addressed last month. Reports will be posted each month, so check back regularly.

All teams, athletes, coaches and personnel attending a USASF sanctioned event that are competing or performing as an Exhibition Team in an All Star Division must meet the eligibility requirements. Learn more.

The 2019-2020 Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grids have been approved by the USASF Board of Directors and can be found on the USASF Rules Site accessed via the Member Portal.

NEW DATE…The Coach App will reopen on August 1st for the new season.

With the start of a new Membership Term (June 1st), have you taken the necessary steps to be eligible this event season? NEWfor the 2019-20 season, all Owners, Coaches, and Personnel must be SafeSport trained. Find out more here. #DontbelikeDiana

In early June, 63 representatives from 35 companies including apparel, makeup, accessories, music, coaches, choreography, photography, video and the media that cover the sport came together with USASF Board members and staff in a first-of-its-kind discussion and discovery. Attendees learned about the risks of sexual exploitation of All Star athletes and to unify around the…

Summer is in full swing and here’s some of the news dropped while we’ve been enjoying our vacations. The biggest news, in our opinion, is the first article. We’ve also ended with a video for your entertainment. Acrobatics and Tumbling, Women’s Wrestling Get Backing to Join NCAA Emerging Sports via NCAA. USA Cheer Announces DI…

The USASF Connection has moved to a new location to better fit your needs.  The Connection is a place where you can find relevant discussion and meaningful connections with All Star professionals and colleagues. Accessing the USASF Connection easy! Select the method that works for you: Member Portal > dropdown menu (top right) > Visit…

As we gear up for a new event season, we wanted to share the Divisions that will be offered at The Dance Worlds, 2020.  Click here to view.

We’re excited to announce that The Dance Worlds will have a new (temporary) home in 2020! The Dance Worlds will return to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in 2021. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center – April 25-27, 2020 Note: The resorts that will be offered with the 2020 Worlds resident’s packages will continue to be Disney’s…

Join Meredith Walker, Director of Rules and Safety, for the 2019 Dance Rules and Age Grid Webinar.  Open to Owners, Coaches, and Event Producers, the webinar will cover the updates to the Dance Rules and Age Grid document and will conclude with a Q&A. Registration is required. 2019 Dance Rules and Age Grid Webinar Wednesday,…

Rules suggestions may be submitted until July 15, 2019 to be considered for future discussions. This is a non rules change year. This form is to allow for our members to begin conversations, as needed, in anticipation for the next rules cycle year and/or imminent safety concerns that the USASF Rules Committee may consider. As…

USASF Legality Official certification for All Star Cheer and All Star Dance is based on each annual All Star season. Make plans to join USASF at one of these locations: Dallas, TX: July 20 & 21 Las Vegas, NV (in conjunction with the National Meeting): August 3 & 4 Washington, DC/National Harbor: September 7 &…

Dear USASF Coaches, The 2019-2020 Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grids have been approved by the USASF Board of Directors and can be found on the USASF Rules Site accessed via the Member Portal. New Look | New Content.  In an effort to make the documents more user friendly and easier to understand, we…

I’ve been involved in several cheer programs over the years and each of them was significantly different from the others. Each set their goal and definition of success uniquely and to each of them achieving that goal was paramount. The first’s goal was to perform the greatest routine ever performed. The program had already won…

The end of the season events have ended and today the new season begins. UK Grad Defies Gravity, Changes Perception of Sport He Loves via UKNow. Golden Hat-Trick for England ParaCheer at ICU World Championships via Sky Sports. Canadians to Receive Medal After Team Says They Were ‘Robbed’ at Cheerleading Championships in U.S. via Global…

Relive the Magic of Worlds! Record it, tune in and host a watch party as the best in The Cheerleading Worlds hit the mat on CBS Sports Network! June 2nd, 12 noon Eastern: Senior Large All Girl Level 5 June 9th, 12 noon Eastern: Senior Small Coed Level 5 and International Open Large Coed Level…

The NCAA Board of Governors recently unanimously approved a set of policies to help prevent catastrophic injury and death across all NCAA sports. We are proud to say that the recommendations include areas that the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, now part of USA Cheer, has been promoting since its first Cheerleading Safety…

The long-awaited USA Cheer Safety Manual update has been completed! The manual is the 4th edition of the original AACCA Cheerleading Safety Manual, which made cheerleading history when published in 1990. It was the first publication to specifically address risk minimization in all areas of safety awareness, legal and medical responsibilities, skill progressions, emergency planning,…

USA Cheer announces the first ever comprehensive safety rules course! Unlike other rules training that primarily reviews new rules, this 4-part course covers the entire spectrum of the high school cheerleading rules. There are two courses available, with one geared towards coaches and another with additional fifth training section for rules officials. The course is…