Author: Andre

The 2019-20 high school rules were published to the USA Cheer site on May 1 and are available here. Some of the highlights of the new rules include allowing certain braced flips using one bracer, allowing inversion releases to land in extended stunts, modifying the “switch lib” rule to allow landing on one or both…

Attention SOUTHEAST and NORTHEAST regions – we’re headed your way! Unlock your leadership potential by attending a USASF Leadership Workshop. Franklin, TN – Impact, Bolt, March Leadership Workshops: deadline June 5th Notre Dame, IN – Bolt, March Leadership Workshops: deadline June 13th Coaches and athletes have the opportunity to develop the leader within them during…

Interested in becoming a certified USASF Legality Official for All Star Cheer and All Star Dance? The certification term is based on each annual All Star season, which typically begins in the fall and extends through the spring. Click here to find out more and plan to join USASF at one of these locations: Dallas,…

Early Bird registration has been extended until May 15. Las Vegas, NV at the M Resort and Casino is the place to be August 5-6, 2019. Save up to $35 if you register on or before April 30th. Click here to find out more! National Meeting Registration Fees: $185 – Early Bird Registration (registered on…

Athlete Safety is our #1 Priority! Our mission includes “strive for a safe environment for our athletes.” To the USASF, safety extends beyond our Cheer or Dance safety rules for performance. We’re committed to helping our members create the safest overall environment for every All Star athlete, so we’ve made resources available for use in gyms and studios. Click…

Cheer Programs! Have you launched your FUNdamentals classes yet? This is a great growth opportunity for your program. Introduce All Star to new athletes in a FUN, non-competitive, learning environment. All the class schedules and curriculum are ready for you to click, download and utilize right away! Click here to meet the Super Heroes of…

Save the Date – September 14, 2019! Save the date and create your very own NASCDD celebration at your facility! Watch for the official routine, music and marketing materials coming this summer.

As we wind down the 2018-2019 event season, we want to make sure all members have received their Member Boxes that were shipped in January. If you DID NOT receive your Member Box, please complete this form. We will investigate and respond.

You asked, we listened! To better align with the non-stop All Star season (who needs summers off anyway) and to make sure member benefits are intact during training season, we have shifted the Membership Term FROM August 1 – July 31 TO June 1 – May 31. As you build your teams, you can enroll…

April means Daytona, ICU, and Worlds. Congratulations to all the new champions and good luck to those competing at May’s end of the season events. Three Victories and Counting: The Woman Behind SMU Cheer’s Success via The Daily Campus. USA Cheer Announces Upcoming School Cheer Rules Changes via USA Cheer. Chicago Area Special Abilities Cheer…

Interested in becoming a certified USASF Legality Official for All Star Cheer and All Star Dance? The certification term is based on each annual All Star season, which typically begins in the fall and extends through the spring. Click here to find out more and plan to join USASF at one of these locations: Dallas,…

The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted its report of member non-compliance concerns that were addressed in March. Reports will be posted each month during the 2018-19 season.

We’ve gone digital! The Member Box that was shipped to all USASF program members can now be found in The Connection. Packed with information and resources for coaches, athletes and families can now be read, downloaded and printed right from a computer. Log in to The Connection, click Resources, and in the dropdown menu select…

Registration (event & hotel) is NOW OPEN for the 2019 USASF National Meeting. Las Vegas, NV at the M Resort and Casino is the place to be August 5-6, 2019. Save up to $35 if you register on or before April 30th. Click here to find out more! National Meeting Registration Fees: $185 – Early…

The USASF is proud to announce the athletes selected to serve on the newly formed USASF Athlete Advisory Council.  The Athlete Advisory Council is comprised of athletes who completed the USASF Leadership Workshops and are selected through an application process overseen by the National Advisory Board. The role of the Athlete Advisory Council is to provide the…

Want to get involved with USASF and be a voice for your region? The Regional Advisory Board supports the initiatives of the National Advisory Board and will regionally convey new ideas to the National Advisory Board for consideration. Apply today to be on RAB.  Deadline is May 1st!

Results are in! The National Advisory Board is democratically elected to support athletes and members by addressing emerging issues of broad potential impact and developing policies for the organization when needed. In 2019, the Cheer and Dance National Advisory Boards were combined to one NAB in an effort to streamline conversations and planning that affect…

BAND is a leading group communication app that makes it easier to stay on the same page. The sponsorship will launch at The Cheerleading and Dance Worlds in April, 2019, where the Band app will serve as a communications and customer relations tool for coaches and fans, and where Band will be recognized as a…

The USASF is considering adding a Level 6 Credentialing course in Orlando the Thursday before Worlds. The final determination on whether or not the course will be held will be based on the number of coaches registered by Monday, April 8th. WHEN – Thursday, April 25th, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM WHERE – Disney’s Coronado…

Happy April Fools’ Day, it’s Worlds month. That is not a joke, it is really Worlds month. First we have NCA College Nationals and good luck to all the teams competing in Daytona, then Worlds is upon us. Good luck with the final weeks of preparation and may you have the performance of a lifetime…

Dear USASF Cheer Members, The recording of the webinar presentation that shared a broader understanding of the 2019-2020 Athletic Performance Standards for cheer is available now on USASF.net. If you missed it the first time, please watch and share with your parents and athletes. Watching the full webinar will allow you to be well-informed and…

Dear USASF Legality Officials, As you know, the USASF trains and certifies Legality Officials each year based on the All Star season. We have just released the dates and locations for the 2019-2020 event season! Click here to learn more about the upcoming certifications. We look forward to seeing you there!

The USASF announced the CheerABILITIES & DanceABILITIES teams that will be performing at Worlds. CheerABILITIES Cheer Central Suns Super Novas Buffalo Envy Extraordinary Maryland Twisters Eye of the Storm Reign Athletics Dynasty Rockstar Columbia Cinderella   DanceABILITIES Midwest Cheer Elite Xenia Thrill Squad Pro Spirit Lucky Stars Kinetic Kids Platinum Dancers

The USASF announced the Junior teams that have been awarded At Large bids to Worlds: Dancers Edge – Jr. Small (Jazz) Dollhouse Dance Factory (Hip Hop) Dancin Bluebonnets (Jazz) Strut – Jr. Coed (Pom) Pittsburgh Poison – Dart Frogs( Hip Hop) Studio 22 (Jazz)

The Cheerleading Worlds Club Scoring Now Available A final version of the 2019 Worlds Score System is now available. Click here for the Club Divisions score sheet and deductions explanations. For rules, scoring and information regarding the IASF Divisions at Worlds, visit www.iasfworlds.com.   Who is Going to Worlds? The list of talented teams who…