Category: Spirit

The USASF is extending an invitation to the all star community to participate in a survey with regards to the public “image” of all star cheer and the impact it may have on the growth of the sport. Please give us three minutes of your time to help us gather information. To participate in our…

Courtesy of Inside Cheerleading Magazine, we’re having a couple contests. The prize for each contest is a certificate for a year long subscription to Inside Cheerleading Magazine for the winner and a friend. Highest Event Score (via Fierce Board) Predict the team that will have the highest event score. The tie breaker will be who…

Jammy has released the 2012-13 event schedule: January 18-20 – JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals February 15-17 – JAMfest Dance Super Nationals February 22-24 – Coastal Battle at the Capitol March 16-17 – GLCC The Showdown Grand National March 30-31 – COA Ultimate National Pure Championship Complete Schedule

Role Power is the power you, as the owner, have over your staff because you have the title of Owner. Have you ever told an employee to do something they didn’t want to do or tell them to do it a certain way with the only explanation being “because I said so” or something along…

American Spirit Championships Central Nationals took place on January 21-22, 2012 in Oklahoma City, OK. This event had 102 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: KC Cheer “Fierce Five” (Senior Small Coed L5) Twist & Shout “Genesis” (International Open Coed L6) At Large Bids were…

We want to take this time to remind our members that we are in the midst of our bi-annual cheer rules cycle. This past summer we listened to coaches and event producers alike, as they participated in the information gathering phase of this process. At the annual NACCC coaches retreat, the regional meetings and the…

East Coast Championships took place on January 28-29 in Richmond, VA. This event was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: FAME Allstars “Super Seniors” (Senior Medium L5) At Large Bids were awarded to: FAME Allstars “Celebrities” (Senior Small Coed L5) FAME Allstars “Legends” (International Coed L5) USA! Allstars “M80’s” (Senior Small…

This is Part 2 on our series on Increasing Competition in AllStar Cheerleading. This one focuses on the Age and Level options for AllStars. There are currently 23 combinations for Levels 1-5: Tiny (5 & Under) – Level 1 Mini (8 & Under) – Levels 1, 2, & 3 Youth (11 & Under) – Levels…

The JAM Brands is announcing that it has made a strategic decision to concentrate the company’s efforts and resources on what it views as its core competency, conducting outstanding events. We believe we can best serve our customers and employees by focusing on and investing in what we do best. As part of this decision,…

Donald DeSantis published Everything I Need to Know About Startups, I Learned From a Crime Boss on GigaOM, in which he talks about lessons learned via organized crime. Those lessons are: Don’t sell rocks when you can sell mountains Cut out the middleman Don’t shit where you eat If it don’t make dollars, it don’t…

UCA College Nationals took on January 13-15 in Orlando, FL. Cheer National Champions Large Coed, Division 1A – University of Kentucky Large Coed, Division 1 – Morehead State University Large Coed, Division 2 – Northwest Missouri State University All Girl, Division 1 – Indiana University All Girl, Division 2 – University of West Georgia Small…

The MAJORS was an event hosted by JAMfest in conjunction with JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals in Indianapolis, IN. This was the first year of the invitation only event promoted as bringing “The Best of the Best” together to compete for a trip to a JAMfest Europe in Liverpool, England. Large All Girl Results Cheer Athletics…

Universal Spirit’s Spirit of Hope took place on January 14-15 in Charlotte, NC. This event had 239 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: ACE Cheer Company “Thunderbirds” (Senior Small Coed L5) A-Towne Dynasty Allstars “Legends” (Senior Large Coed L5) Charlotte Allstars “TEAL” (Senior…

Mardi Gras Nationals took place on January 14-15 in New Orleans, LA. This event had 100 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Excite! “Intense” (Senior Small Coed L5) At-Large Bids were awarded to: Louisiana Cheer Force “Gold” (Senior Small Coed L5) Event Page | Mardi…

JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals took place on January 14-15 in Indianapolis, IN. This event had 494 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Cheer Extreme “Lady X” (Senior Medium L5) FCA Gems “Diamonds” (Senior Medium L5) ICE Allstars “Lightning” (Senior Small Coed L5) At Large Bids…

American Cheerleaders Association Nationals took place on January 15-16, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX. This event had 216 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Cheer Athletics “Panthers” (Senior Medium L5) Cheer Athletics “Wildcats” (International Open Coed L5) Spirit of Texas (Senior Medium Coed L5) At…

Jay Goltz published How to Diagnose What’s Wrong With Your Business in You’re the Boss, outlining the things he takes a look at when a business is struggling. The first 3 relate to Marketing, the next 3 to Management, the following 3 to Accounting & Finance, and the last one stands alone: Targeting Advertising and…

Since I entered the cheerleading world, one thing has always baffled me…crossovers. I am a football, baseball, and soccer guy, so seeing an athlete play for two or more teams is a foreign thought. Growing up, when we tried out for a team we were placed on one team and practiced and participated with that…

Varsity Announces its Acquisition of American Cheerleader Magazine. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (January 20, 2012)— Varsity Spirit Corp. today announced that it has made an addition to its family of cheerleading and dance brands with the acquisition of American Cheerleader® magazine from Macfadden Performing Arts Media of New York City. Since its founding in 1995, American Cheerleader…

Cheer Biz News, Coach’s Handbook and All Star Insider Become Part of Inside Publications Family of Publications ATLANTA, Ga. – January 20, 2012 – Inside Publications is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cheer Biz News, along with its annual titles The Coach’s Handbook, and the All Star Insider, effective January 20th. The publications will…

Cat Scratches published Cheerleading Brings National Title Back to Bluegrass. Kentucky’s difficult routine was not without a couple mistakes, but the fact that the Cats were able to perform in a high-pressure situation makes them deserving champions. While most athletic teams have dozens of chances to compete and hone their craft, the cheerleading title is decided…

USA Cheer announced the 2012 Team USA members. Congratulations and Good Luck! All Girl Amanda Pearson Genevieve Sell Kelly Clifford Nancy Miceli Angela Stillwell Caitlyn Hinshaw Kirby Lynch Courtney Byrne Aisha Brandon Lindsey Sitzler Maria D’Addeo Molly Harrold Katie Loos Kaysie Hanle Megan Klien Meghan Jones Amanda Scripture Felicia Bordonaro Jamie Piccione Natalie Skizas Amy…

Minneapolis, MN (Jan. 17, 2012) – This year’s DX AmeriCup has many eXciting surprises in store including the unveiling of our Royal Court. Saturday evening is our spectacular Awards Dinner and Gala. Along with honoring our individual competitors at the Royal Ball, each organization will have the opportunity to select one dancer to become a…

NCA High School Nationals took place on January 7-8 in Dallas, TX. Advanced National Champions Large – Antonian College Preparatory High School (TX) Large Coed – Broken Arrow Senior High School (OK) Medium – Carl Albert High School (OK) Small – Putnam City North Varsity (OK) Small Coed – Radford High School (HI) JV/Freshman –…

Forbes published Leadership – Why “Yes” is a Better Answer than “No” by Mike Myatt. The article  points out how  saying “No” creates a negative culture, how “Yes” leads to a positive environment, and saying “Yes” is a sign of intelligent leadership. Ask yourself this question – If as a leader you find yourself always saying…