Author: Andre

  • Cheersport: Independence 2011

    Cheersport Independence took place on March 5th in Independence, MO. This event had 108 AllStar Cheer, 3 Traditional Cheer, 6 Exhibition Cheer (including 1 Special Needs), and 3 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: Cheer Legendz “Lynx” (Junior Hip Hop) Cheer…

  • US Spirit: Grand Championship 2011

    US Spirit Grand Championship took place on March 13th in Charlotte, NC. This event had 63 AllStar Cheer, 9 Traditional Cheer, and 4 AllStar Dance teams compete. Event Page The event had 63 AllStar Cheer Teams in 19 Divisions for an average of 3.32 teams per division and 4 AllStar Dance teams in 4 divisions…

  • Great Lakes: The Showdown Grand Nationals 2011

    Great Lakes The Showdown Grand Nationals took place on March 19-20 in Detroit, MI. This event had 157 AllStar Cheer, 16 Traditional Cheer, 33 Exhibition Cheer (including 5 Special Needs), 72 AllStar Dance, 6 Traditional Dance, and 3 Exhibition Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & US Finals. Worlds Paid Bids…

  • ACDA: Crimson Classic 2011

    ACDA Crimson Classic took place on March 5th in Birmingham, AL. This event had 49 AllStar Cheer, 2 Traditional Cheer, 5 Exhibition Cheer (including 3 Special Needs), 3 AllStar Dance, and 1 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Paid Bids were awarded to: CAO Elite All Stars “Fierce” (Senior…

  • American Championships: American Royale 2011

    American Championships American Royale took place on March 5-6 in Atlanta, GA. This event had 69 AllStar Cheer, 3 Traditional Cheer, 3 Special Needs Exhibition Cheer, and 5 AllStar Dance. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: C4 Longhorns “Black” (Senior L3) Ellenwood Starzone “Platinum Ice”…

  • US Spirit: Arnold Sports Festival 2011

    US Spirit Arnold Sports Festival took place on March 5-6 in Columbus, OH. This event had 126 AllStar Cheer, 20 Traditional Cheer, 5 Special Needs Exhibition Cheer, 28 AllStar Dance, and 1 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Event Page The event had 126 AllStar Cheer…

  • Cheer for a Cause Starts the Countdown to Purple Day for Epilepsy

    Did you know that 1 in 100 people have epilepsy? That means if you have 100 kids at your gym or school, one of them is living with epilepsy. The cheer and dance community is joining Global Purple Day and wearing purple on March 26 to raise awareness and understanding. Lake Mary, Florida, March 22,…

  • Apple Said Yes

    His wife said no, but Apple Said Yes.

  • Enjoy the Time You Have With Each Other

    Last week at about this time I was leaving UCA All*Star Nationals. This trip to UCA was a little different because instead of being on the judges stand I was in warm ups looking for rules violations. Our goal was to catch violations in warm ups so we could inform the coaches and let them…

  • Spirit Sports: Beantown Classic 2011

    Spirit Sports Beantown Classic took place on February 27th in Boston, MA. This event had 83 AllStar Cheer and 2 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Spirit Sports 1 Day Events Page The event had 83 AllStar Cheer Teams in 23 Divisions for an average of…

  • Cheer Power: Power Dance Nationals 2011

    Cheer Power Power Dance Nationals took place on March 12-13 in Galveston, TX. This event had 66 All*Star Dance and 15 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Dynamite Ninjas (Senior Hip Hop) DanzForce (International Open Jazz) Doubletake Dance (Senior Jazz) At Large Bids were awarded…

  • Champion Spirit: Super Nationals 2011

    Champion Spirit Super Nationals took place on March 12-13 in Chicago, IL. This event had 100 AllStar Cheer, 2 Traditional Cheer, 10 Exhibition Cheer (including 5 Special Needs), 30 AllStar Dance, and 2 Exhibition Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & US Finals. Worlds Paid Bids were awarded to: Green Bay…

  • Live!: Sacramento 2011

    Live! Sacramento took place on February 26th in Sacramento, CA. This event had 47 AllStar Cheer, 6 Traditional Cheer, 4 Exhibition Cheer, 10 AllStar Dance, and 1 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Paid Bids were awarded to: Aerials Cheer “Volt” (Senior L1) Gold Star Gymnastics (Senior Hip Hop)…

  • Peyton’s Promise Helps Complete Adoption Bridges a “Forever Family”

    Minneapolis, Minn. (March 16, 2011) – UPA is thrilled to announce that Peyton’s Promise has completed its first fundraising goal and a beautiful baby boy has found a home in Oregon. Due to the generosity of many individuals and UPA’s donation from the AmeriCup Championship, Peyton’s Promise has helped make one families dream come true.…

  • CNN: D.C. Elementary Student Brings Cocaine to School

    CNN published D.C. Elementary Student Brings Cocaine to School. Police were called to a Washington elementary school this week after a student brought cocaine to the school and shared it with other students, officials said.

  • GSSA: Dance Championships 2011

    GSSA Dance Championships took place on March 5-6 in Pasadena, CA. This event had 68 All*Star Dance and 4 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Pace Elite (Open Pom) Pace Elite (Senior Pom) Southcoast Freestyle (Senior Pom) At Large Bids were awarded to: Gold Star…

  • Mardi Gras: Party Gras 2011

    Mardi Gras Party Gras took place on March 6th in Lakeland, FL. This event had 52 AllStar Cheer, 1 Traditional Cheer, 2 Exhibition Cheer (including 1 Special Needs), 4 AllStar Dance, and 1 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: Edge “Galaxy”…

  • Coastal: Battle at the Capitol 2011

    Coastal Battle at the Capitol took place on March 12-13 in National Harbor, MD. This event had 262 AllStar Cheer (including 3 Special Needs) and 37 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & US Finals. Worlds Paid Bids were awarded to: Fame All Stars “Notorius” (Senior Small Limited Coed L5)…

  • PacWest: Nationals 2011

    PacWest Nationals took place on March 12-13 in Portland, OR. This event had 96 All*Star Cheer teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Oregon Dream Team (Senior Small L5) South Elite (Senior Semi Limited Coed L5) Partial Paid Bids were awarded to: Denali Cheer (Senior Small L5) South…

  • USASF Announces Age Grid Changes

    Over 700 Coaches weigh in on the cheer age grid for the 2011-2012 competition season. Memphis, Tenn., (March 16, 2011) – The USASF has announced cheer age grid changes for the 2011-2012 competition season. The new cheer age grid outlines the divisions, age guidelines, team sizes and crossover restrictions that are relevant to cheer teams…

  • USASF Announces Age Grid Changes for 2011-2012

    Please find the link to the 2011-2012 USASF Cheer Age Grid which is being published today. Also included are the age grid detailed explanation, including vote results, and a press release highlighting the positive reception to the new age grid by key USASF coaches. The goal is to publish the complete updated level rules and…

  • UCA: All Star Nationals 2011

    UCA All Star Nationals took place on March 12-13 in Orlando, FL. This event had 364 AllStar Cheer (including 2 Special Needs) and 13 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & the International All Levels Championship. Worlds Paid Bids were awarded to: Brandon All Stars (International Open Coed L5) Pro…

  • WSA: Grand Nationals 2011

    WSA Grand Nationals took place on March 12-13 in New Orleans, LA. This event had 169 AllStar Cheer, 13 Traditional Cheer, and 8 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds. A Paid Bid was awarded to: Woodlands Elite “Generals” (Senior Large L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: Elmwood Galaxy “G5”…

  • America’s Best: Gatlinburg Nationals 2011

    America’s Best Gatlinburg Nationals took place on February 26-27 in Gatlinburg, TN. This event had 58 AllStar Cheer, 3 Traditional Cheer, 5 Exhibition Cheer (including 2 Special Needs), 6 AllStar Dance, and 4 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Paid Bids were awarded to: BAMA All-Stars “Silver Diamondz” (Senior…

  • Cheer & Dance Extreme: Extreme Shore Open 2011

    Cheer & Dance Extreme Extreme Shore Open took place on March 5th in Lewes, DE. This event had 30 AllStar Cheer, 17 Traditional Cheer, 1 Exhibition Cheer and 1 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Event Page The event had 30 AllStar Cheer Teams in 14 Divisions for an…