Category: Spirit

In what will become a yearly tradition, Inside Cheerleading magazine will be presenting its Annual Readers’ Choice Awards in the January/February issue. Nominations are NOW OPEN in a variety of categories from Favorite Cheerleader to Follow on Twitter, to Favorite Cheerleading Program and everything in between! Let your voice be heard now before nominations close…

The LSU cheerleaders are spending a week in China and performing at the 2012 China Cheerleading National Championship. Junior cheerleader Julie Rapp is posting updated on LSUSports.net. The LSU Cheerleading Nationals squad received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the 2012 China Cheerleading National Championship near Shanghai on Dec. 16. The China Cheerleading Association asked…

You’re the Boss published When Social Media Marketing Doesn’t Work for You, discussing the how and where to start with a social media plan. Invest in a Real Web Site Know Your Keywords Use a Listening Strategy Start Blogging Share Helpful Content

The USASF’s December newsletter is available. Topics include: 2013 Cheer & Dance Worlds Bids USASF Scholarships Save The Date! (Regional Meetings) NACCC/USASF Annual Meeting West Regional Dance Ambassador Worlds Commemorative Issue Athlete ID Career Membership Do You Attend Sanctioned Events?

Lisa of CHEERMaD Strikes Up a Deal with Cheer Channel Productions (December 11, 2013, AUSTIN, Texas)…Cheer Channel Inc. (CCI), #1 online entertainment network for the spirit industry, will bring in Lisa D. Welsh, creator of the #1 online blog for parents of cheerleaders, for a new show targeted to cheer parents. The new show, Cheer…

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Effective January 1, 2013, Jeff Webb will assume the office of President and Chief Operating Officer of Herff Jones, Inc. Joe Slaughter, Herff Jones CEO, will assist in the transition with plans to retire in June of 2014. Jeff Webb is a native of Dallas, Texas and a graduate of the University…

Grasshopper published 8 Ways to Streamline Office Communication, discussing ways to reduce wasting time via inefficient communication methods. Ditch Your Equipment Review Your Bills Schedule Time for Email Use Virtual Fax Use Apps Send “Ping” Emails Use Voicemail Embrace the Text Message

The USASF Board of Directors is pleased to announce a significant step for gym owner representation in the leadership of the USASF by raising the total gym owners on the Board of Directors from 4 to 6. The role of the USASF Board of Directors is to insure that the mission of the USASF is…

Forbes published Hiding Behind Email? Four Times You Should Never Use Email, discussing the merits of a face to face conversation. When You’re Mad When You Are Rebuking or Criticizing If There’s Any Chance Your Words Can Be Misunderstood When You Are Cancelling or Apologizing

Social Media is interactive, making it part marketing and part customer service. The marketing part of it comes from using social media tools to let the world know about you and your products, services, and events. It’s a great way to broadcast and share information similar to traditional advertising outlets. The interactive part is what…

Grasshopper published 6 Small Business Time Traps and How to Avoid Them, discussing a business owner’s most valuable asset, time. Perfectionism Hoarding Work Going Guerrilla Redundancy Communication Flops Brain Drain

The Intuit Small Business Blog published How to Retain Employees from Day One, citing the cost of replacing a trained employee makes it worth investing in keeping your existing employees. Get Started Before Day One Offer a Warm Welcome Provide Information Assign a Mentor Take the New Employee to Lunch Get Her Feet Wet Check…

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 15, 2012) The U.S. Finals is thrilled to announce new awards for Overall Winners of The 2013 U.S. Finals! Division champions at each destination will still receive a white champion jacket (#whitejacket), as well as medals, banners, and trophies for teams placing in the top 3 of their division. Following the six…

Forbes published Want to Change the World? Define Your Organization’s Attitude, discussing positioning your business for success by defining it’s attitude. As a leader of an organization, if you have not articulated your strategy, posture and culture, get them down on paper now. Only then can you align the three in order to unite your…

ATLANTA, Ga. – November 7, 2012 – Inside Cheerleading magazine is pleased to announce the launch of a digital version of the magazine, which will be available in addition to the print version. Customers will have the choice of ordering a traditional print version, available through www.subscribeic.com or a digital version, available through the Apple…

The Intuit Small Business Blog published Use Your Email Signature to Grow Your Business, discussing what to put in and keep out of your email signature. Some people get carried away “accessorizing” their email signatures. Avoid images (such as photos of yourself or your product); many email systems automatically strip these away, anyway or turn…

JAM Brands recently announced The Grand JAMpion contest. During the 2012-2013 season, teams competing at The JAM Brands events will be automatically entered into the Grand JAMpion competition for FREE! This competition will last throughout the entire 2012-2013 season. Teams will not only compete against the teams at their event, but they will also go…

The topic of offering discounts to attract new customers consistently comes up, especially this time of year as we enter the holiday season. Whether you are a Gym, Studio, or Event Producer, it’s tempting to offer discounts to get new business to walk through the door, but what type of business does this attract? Does…

AACCA updated the college rules, effective immediately. The changes prohibit no-hand back handspring entries into stunts and clarify the spotter rule for towers. College Cheerleading Rules Updated  

The NFHS published a response to the AAP’s suggestions. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) agrees with many of the recommendations and, in fact, has worked for more than 20 years to minimize risk for high school cheerleaders. In 1988, the NFHS published its first guidelines for sideline cheerleading. Those guidelines became…

Forbes published 10 Personal Productivity Mantras For Entrepreneurs, discussing ways to get the important tasks done and done first. Control Yourself Well, but Don’t Try to Control Others Don’t Try to Do Everything, or You May Accomplish Very Little Making the Time to Organize Yourself Will Save You Time Aim for Achieving Excellence, but Reject…

The USASF published a Member Q&A on USASF.net. USASF Member Q&A

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The Intuit Small Business Blog published 4 Ways to Help Employees Reduce Distractions, addressing ways to help prevent employees from unintentionally slacking off in the office. Invest in Headphones Set “Office Hours” Use Time-Management Software Establish an Email Policy

NEW ORLEANS — Over the past few decades, cheerleading has evolved from leading the crowd in cheers at football games to a competitive, year-round sport featuring complex acrobatic stunts performed by a growing number of athletes – and as a result the number and severity of injuries from cheerleading has also surged. In a new…