Category: Spirit

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 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…

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…

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 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 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 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 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…

WSF King of the South Showdown took place on February 26-27 in St. Petersburg, FL. This event had 75 AllStar Cheer, 6 Exhibition Cheer (including 3 Special Needs), and 2 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: Rockstar Cheer “Fame” Rockstar Cheer…

Spirit Celebration National Championship took place on March 5-6 in Denton, TX. This event had 72 AllStar Cheer, 10 Traditional Cheer, and 18 AllStar Dance teams compete. Event Page The event had 72 AllStar Cheer Teams in 23 Divisions for an average of 3.13 teams per division and 18 AllStar Dance teams in 12 divisions…

Great Lakes Allegheny National Championship took place on February 19th in Pittsburgh, PA. This event had 83 AllStar Cheer, 1 Traditional Cheer, 8 Exhibition Cheer (including 4 Special Needs), and 15 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Paid Bids were awarded to: NEO All Stars “Wildcats” (Youth L3) Ohio…

Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Magic took place on February 27th in Springfield, MA. This event had 52 All*Star Cheer, 2 Traditional Cheer, and 2 Exhibition Cheer (including 1 Special Needs) teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: Bay State All Stars (Junior/Coed L4) Xtreme…

American Championships American Majestic took place on February 26-27 in Buffalo, NY. This event had 42 All*Star Cheer, 2 Traditional Cheer, and 1 Exhibition Cheer teams compete. This event was a qualifier for the International All Levels Championship. Paid Bids were awarded to: Champion All Stars (Junior Small L2) Champion All Stars (Senior L3) Event…

Wisconsin Spirit Badger Cheerleading Championship took place on February 26th in Madison, WI. This event had 40 All*Star Cheer and 8 Traditional Cheer teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Event Page The event had 40 All*Star Cheer Teams in 11 Divisions for an average of 3.64 teams per division. All*Star Cheer…

JAMfest Dance Super Nationals took place on February 19-20 in Cincinnati, OH. This event had 158 All*Star Dance, 27 Traditional Dance, and 1 Exhibition Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & US Finals. Worlds Partial Bids were awarded to: Dance Mania (Senior Small Jazz) Majik Touch Dance Company “X-treme Majik” (Senior…

Live! Detroit took place on February 19th in Detroit, MI. This event had 38 AllStar Cheer, 9 Traditional Cheer, 3 Exhibition Cheer (including 1 Special Needs), 8 AllStar Dance, and 1 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Paid Bids were awarded to: Lake Erie Ultimate All Stars “Passion” (Junior…

AACCA’s Cheerleading Safety blog published It’s Tournament Time – Play it Safe!. As we head into tournament time for college conferences and national post-season play, be aware of the responsibilities administrations and cheer programs have towards safety.

WSA Nashville took place on February 26th in Nashville, TN. This event had 34 All*Star Cheer and 2 Traditional Cheer teams compete. Event Page The event had 34 All*Star Cheer Teams in 18 Divisions for an average of 1.89 teams per division. All*Star Cheer By Level Level 1 – 13 Teams in 4 Divisions (3.25…

Behind the Megaphone published Tryout Season is Here! 5 Real Tips from a Real Judge. Believe me, every tryout judge knows how nerve-wracking it is to try out. We’re people too and most of us have been in that same spot, trying out for a cheer team at some point in our lives. So do…

Patty will never walk or talk again. Three years ago, she was just 17 and her stunt group cradled her from a liberty. When they did, Patty was hit in the chest and her heart stopped. She went nearly 30 minutes without oxygen to her brain. And she needs our help. Cassidy is a 12-year…

NCA & NDA All Star Nationals took place on February 26th in Dallas. This event had 637 AllStar Cheer and 114 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & the International All Levels Championship. Worlds Paid Bids were awarded to: Charlotte All Stars “Teal” (Senior Large Limited Coed L5) Gym Tyme…

Spirit Solutions Cupid Classic took place on February 26th in Concord, NC. This event had 70 AllStar Cheer, 9 Traditional Cheer (including 1 Special Needs), 4 Exhibition Cheer, and 6 AllStar Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for US Finals. Event Page The event had 70 AllStar Cheer Teams in 20 Divisions for…

The National Cheer Safety Foundation is offering free concussion testing. NCSF Press Release

COA Midwest National Championship took place on February 25-27 in Columbus, OH. This event had 167 AllStar Cheer, 15 Traditional Cheer, 6 Exhibition Cheer (including 4 Special Needs), 37 AllStar Dance, and 8 Traditional Dance teams compete. This event was a qualifier for Worlds & US Finals. Worlds Paid Bids were awarded to: Fire &…

Minneapolis, Minn. (March 4, 2011) – Cheer and Dance Extreme and Cheer For A Cause have joined UPA in raising funds and awareness for Peyton’s Promise an Adoption initiative. After reading articles in Inside Cheerleading Magazine, Cheer For A Cause contacted UPA’s president, Lisa Saline, about getting involved. Saline was moved when the call came…