Author: Andre

The Intuit Small Business Blog published Why It’s Bad Idea to Check a Job Applicant’s Facebook Profile. Although I think it’s a good idea to check out the information job applicant’s post online, this article brings up some good points to be aware of if you decide to check social networking sites and what to…

During the past week several cheerleading rules changes were handed down, including by the NFHS, AACCA, and USASF. All of these changes led to numerous comments on Facebook, Twitter, and the Fierce Board about why specific changes were made, but the USASF changes led to several questions about how the changes were made. The USASF…

This is Part 4 on our series on Increasing Competition in AllStar Cheerleading. This one focuses on the All Girl & Coed options for AllStars. There are several questions asked and none answered, but it raises the questions we need to think about as we head towards rules changes for the next couple of year.…

The members of the NACCC, along with Les Stella and Jim Chadwick met on a conference call Thursday to discuss the actions of the USASF Board and the new rules they put in place on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012. Specifically, concerns were addressed to the new limitations of tumbling skills allowed in Worlds Divisions. The…

March 29, 2012 – On March 28, 2012, an announcement was sent to the USASF membership on behalf of the USASF Board of Directors. This announcement explained that a proposal was accepted by the USASF Board that will take effect for the 2012-2013 season. Per the announcement, the proposal was based off of a “joint…

Dear USASF Members, Thank you to everyone providing feedback on the rules announcement yesterday, especially the tumbling concerns. The Rules Committee is using this in developing the specific rules and implementation in concert with the NACCC. The result will be forwarded to all members at the earliest possible date. Jim Chadwick President, USASF

Greetings! One of the highlights of The Cheerleading & Dance Worlds competition is the Thursday night’s VIP Gala. The cheerleading and dance media partnered with the USASF to recognize a few of the outstanding members of our community. REMINDER: Just over a week to submit nominations, so make sure to get your votes in! The…

Here is the information regarding the USASF Image Policy. IMAGE POLICY Judges reserve the right to assess warnings and/or deductions when a team’s choreography, uniform, make up, bows etc. do not meet the standards of ‘appropriate’ as described in this policy. APPROPRIATE CHOREOGRAPHY APPROPRIATE CHOREOGRAPHY goes into effect with the 2012-2013 season . All facets…

Here are the changes the USASF will implement during the 2012-13 season: Tumbling Standing fulls and standing double fulls are not allowed Double fulls are only allowed in running tumbling and must be preceded by a back handspring Consecutive bounding, twisting skills are not allowed Age Grid All Open teams (5 and 6 [also Open…

Dear USASF Members, The primary missions of USASF are to promote the safety of the all-star cheer athletes and to help grow the sport. The USASF Board of Directors is charged with establishing policies and procedures consistent with that mission. The Board typically does this through normal operating procedures but has the authority and in…

Dear AACCA Certified Coaches, I hope this email finds you well and ready to wrap up your cheer seasons as we wind down the school year. I want to update you on the new rules changes for high schools that are about to be released. As I told the Georgia Cheer Coaches Association this past…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 28, 2012) — Effective with the 2012-13 season, a double twist to a cradle (double down) no longer will be permitted in high school spirit (cheer, dance, drill, pom). This significant risk minimization ruling was one of 19 rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Spirit…

One Up Nashville took place on March 17-18, 2012 in Nashville, TN. This event had 149 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: ACX Jags “Wild Jags” (Senior Large Coed L5) GymTyme Allstars “Pink Ladies” (International Open L5) AtLarge Bids were awarded to: Allstar…

Cheer LTD took place on March 17-18, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, SC. This event had 115 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Rockstar “The Beatles” (Senior Small Coed L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: Cheer Tyme “Obsession” (Senior Small Coed L5) Palm…

Hello fellow cheer gym owners, coaches, judges and friends, With help from so many of you a few weeks ago, we made it to the final round of the Primrose Family Dance Off and are so close to winning $5000 and a $30,000 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte. In the process of trying…

Hello fellow cheer gym owners, coaches, judges and friends, With help from so many of you a few weeks ago, we made it to the final round of the Primrose Family Dance Off and are so close to winning $5000 and a $30,000 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte. In the process of trying…

Jay Goltz published Six Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs in the New York Times’ You’re the Boss blog. This article talks about the things that aren’t taught in college or business school that great entrepreneurs need. Ambition Creativity Tenacity Risk Tolerance Intuition Personality

Attention Members: Federation Nation – The USASF blog has gone LIVE! We invite you to check it out! The USASF is proud to debut our first all star cheerleading blog, Federation Nation. In an effort to keep up with the speed at which information is available, we have developed Federation Nation to serve as your…

UCA All Star International Championship took place on March 11-12, 2012 in Orlando, FL. This event had 424 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Brandon Allstars “Steel” (International Open Coed L5) Cheerforce “Senior Black” (Senior Medium L5) World Cup “Odyssey” (Senior Medium Coed…

Champions Spirit Group Super Nationals took place on March 11-12, 2012 in Schaumburg, IL. This event had 124 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Cheer Command “Generals” (Senior Small L5) Midwest Cheer Elite “Diamondkatz” (Senior Small Coed L5) Partial Bids were awarded to:…

The Intuit Small Business Blog published 7 Ways to Make Your Business Blog More Readable. This article offers clear, easy to follow advice for company bloggers: Find Your Niche Choose and Use Keywords Go Easy on the Eyes Don’t Overuse Ads Use Captions with Images Include a Call to Action Make Your Content Easy to…

Coastal Battle at the Capitol took place on March 3-4, 2012 in National Harbor, MD. This event had 279 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Cheer Extreme All Stars (Senior Medium Coed L5) HotCheer All Stars “Hot 5” (Senior Small Coed L5) Maryland…

WSA Grand Nationals took place on March 3-4, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. This event had 224 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Apex Cheer Wrath (International Open Coed L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: Cheer City United “Titans” (Senior Small Coed L5) Cheer…

Pac West Nationals took place on March 3-4, 2012 in Portland, OR. This event had 89 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: South Elite Allstars “Diamonds” (Senior Medium Coed L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: Champion Cheer Athletics (Senior Small L5) Denali Allstars (Senior…

Spirit Fest Nationals took place on March 3-4, 2012 in Hartford, CT. This event had 107 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: East Celebrity Elite (Senior Medium Coed L5) Just Cheer (Senior Small L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: Bay State All Stars (Senior…