Category: Spirit

View the standings for the Worlds Cup Race, where Level 5 and 6 cheer teams earn points towards Paid or At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading World Championship!

Any U.S. Junior dance team that would like to receive a bid to compete in the Junior Division at The Dance World Championship in 2019 may submit a video for qualification. Up to 6 U.S. teams (limited to one team per program) are selected to receive At-Large bids in the Junior Division. Video submission deadline:…

The list of talented teams who have qualified for The Cheerleading and Dance World Championship is growing every week! See who earned bids. Cheer Bid Recipients | Dance Bid Recipients

The USASF has added a Level 6 Credentialing session in Dallas the day before NCA All-Star Nationals begins. For additional information and to register click here. Thursday February 28th, 1:00pm-9:00pm CST Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – Room TDB 650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202

We’re approaching the time of year that USASF posts an early release of the Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grid for the following season. We’re carefully watching how the current season’s Age Grid and Rules are helping our members as any new updates are considered. At the same time, the USASF Rules Committees are…

The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted its report of member non-compliance concerns that were addressed in December. Reports will be posted each month during the 2018-19 season.

Education and awareness is KEY in preventing child abuse and sexual exploitation! We challenge you to pause before you post and think Triple AAA: Is it Athletic? Is it Age Appropriate? What does it Amplify? Post thoughtfully in social media using #ThisIsAllStar and #usasfATHLETES1st. Visit the Athletes 1st resources (login required) in The Connection to…

In January we introduced you to the Athletes 1st Initiative, an awareness campaign that equips you with tools to supply to your athletes; all with the purpose of empowering athletes to protect themselves anywhere they are. Visit the Athletes 1st resources (login required) in The Connection to view tips, videos and other items to learn…

USASF National Meeting The first annual USASF National Meeting in 2018 was a huge success! Your input for the 2019 National Meeting asked for a destination location, dates before back to school, and the convenience and cost saving benefits of being able to travel ONCE for multiple coach conferences. Travel to Las Vegas for the IEP…

The USASF Leadership Team is pleased to announce the athletes who participated in the BOLT and MARCH workshops and have been selected to present their success stories of the 2019 Healthy Kids Challenge. Created by Tufts University, the HKOS Challenge teaches youth to create and lead projects in their program, school or community that encourage…

February marks the 1-year anniversary of your exclusive online community, The Connection. Coming later this month we’ll take you through the ‘numbers’ on your Top Contributors, Resources Shared, Popular Discussions, and Search Terms. The Connection is your place to have conversations, find member-only resources, ask questions, get advice and connect directly with USASF Staff and…

Cheer and Dance National Advisory Board elections are coming up! Eligible members as of February 15 will receive a ballot on February 21. Voting closes on February 28. We will announce the newly elected members in the March Newsletter early March.

The Membership Team hosted a webinar on February 5th to review updates to the Professional Responsibility Code for the 2019-2020 season. The recording is available for members who were unable to attend live, and supporting documents will be posted in The Connection. Click here to view the recording. (Requires login)

Dear USASF Coach and Owner Members: We’re approaching the time of year that USASF posts an early release of the Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grid and Membership Policies for the following season. We’re carefully watching how the current season’s Age Grid and Rules are helping our members as any new updates are considered.…

January has come and gone, taking along with it one of our favorite events, UCA & UDA College Nationals. Black Cheerleaders and A Long History of Protest via AAIHS. Ola Student Named Georgia Cheerleader of the Year via Henry County Times. Acro-Tumbling Combines Cheerleading, Gymnastics; Helps Put Concordia University on the Map via Fox 6.…

Happy New Year, here’s the news that closed out 2018: California Cheerleaders Fight CIF Sunday Rule that Stops Them from Competing in National Championships via The Orange County Register. Cheerleading Proves Injury Prevention Can Make a Difference for Athletes via The Post and Courier. Homer Glen Teen Who has Down Syndrome Follows Cheerleading Passion All…

Happy Thanksgiving. The IASF had several announcements including renumbering some levels, adding a few divisions to Worlds, and some rules changes. Please visit IASFWorlds.com for more info. Sky Views: Cheerleaders Must be Dropped From Sport via Sky News. San Francisco 49ers Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem Before Thursday Night Game via USA Today. Practice, Pain,…

October came and went, bringing Fall and Halloween with it. This month I was reminded of cheerleading being used in headlines to catch the attention of readers. People published an article titled Cheerleader’s Alleged Admission that She Didn’t Want to Be Mom Is Admissible in Baby Murder Trial that had nothing to do with cheerleading knowing…

Join USASF in Atlanta, GA on October 13th to receive your Level 6 Credentialing. Advance registration required. The Level 6 credentialing course is now available for all cheer coaches that are credentialed to Level 5 in Building and Tumbling. To learn more and to register, click here to log into your Member Profile to access the Credentialing Portal.

How well do you know USASF Rules? Test your knowledge here. Bookmark the USASF Rules site news feed and get constant access to ALL of the rules quizzes!

Cheer Coaches, check out this member resource – now available to you! The USASF Quick Reference Guide is a 75-minute video overview by the Cheer Rules Team and is located in the Rules & Safety Member Site under “Cheer”. Multiple skills are highlighted in the video as they are commonly broken and/or misunderstood. This video does not cover all rules. Refer…

As a reminder of last week’s update; cheer coaches and owners with a current, paid membership as of 10/7 will receive a link via email to a survey gathering input for the Cheer Rules Proposal. If your membership is active, check your inbox within the next 24 hours for the survey!

Once again, the USASF is assisting its members in determining the appropriate category to enter that most closely matches the descriptions provided in the USASF Divisions & Categories document located in your USASF Member Profile. Because of the nuances and similarities between the genres, if you have any question as to which category you should register your routine…

Learn about the USASF Dance Score Sheet for the Senior Divisions at The Dance Worlds used by Worlds judges by watching the New Scoring Webinar, hosted by the Worlds Category Directors. To learn about the Rules, Divisions, and Scoring System for the Open & Junior divisions, visit iasfworlds.com.

The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted its report of member non-compliance concerns that were addressed in September. Reports will be posted each month during the 2018-19 season.