All-Star U. S. A. S. F. Updates

[Cheer News]

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Regions Re-Alignment
To better serve our member gyms, the USASF has restructured a few of the regions. To see the updated Regions, and to locate your Regional Director, go to
http://usasf.net/contact/staff/

Senior Scholarships
The scholarships are open to any College/University bound senior who participates with any USASF member gym/program. In addition, applicants must have been an ATHLETE MEMBER as of Dec. 1, 2010. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Feb. 15, 2011. For more info on the program and application process go to http://usasf.net/programs/scholarship/

Dance News
We are proud to announce the first election for the USASF Dance; National Advisory Committee (DNAC). The DNAC will be the democratically elected body within USASF Dance that sets the agenda for the organization.

The DNAC will be responsible for research and strategy for membership and growth initiatives. They will be led by a Chairperson and Secretary who will sit on the USASF Dance Committee. DNAC members will commit to 1 annual conference call and 1 annual physical meeting.
Any active member of the all star dance community may nominate prospective DNAC members.

There are 4 categories in which equal representation is sought: Directors/Coaches, Event Producers, Judges and Professional members. A prerequisite for anyone accepting the nomination, for the DNAC, is commitment to fully participate including personally attending both meetings.

All nominations must be sent to Tegan by Tuesday, February 8, 2010. Please include your information as well as the name and contact information of the individual you are nominating.
Contact info: [email protected]

National Sportsmanship Day
March 1st is the Day to show your pride in your PROMISE! Get together with your team and gym and do something that shows your commitment to respecting and appreciating other cheerleading teams and programs. It could be as easy as making a YouTube video of your “Hello” cheer, or sending good luck cards for gyms in your area going to a major competition. Document your act of good sportsmanship and send it in. Many of the programs will be featured on USASF.net and in First Friday and the best overall will be nominated for the Leadership through Sportsmanship Award! Share your iPromise stories to be featured by emailing [email protected]

 

[Cheer News]

Just a reminder that Feb 15th is the deadline to apply for the USASF Scholarship!

The USASF (United States All Star Federation) encourages the positive life benefits of all-star cheerleading and dance that stay with an all-star cheerleader or dancer as they pursue their future. High school seniors who have been involved in all-star cheerleading and dance and are pursuing a higher education, may apply for this scholarship to assist the start o...f their new lives. The USASF believes that continued effects of the character, sportsmanship, work ethic and teamwork shall follow all-star cheerleaders and dancers in their education endeavors. The purpose of this program is to support and guide dedicated and talented athletes through this transition. As well as recognize the hard work and efforts that have developed success for them to this point.

The USASF’s mission in maximizing the number of participants benefiting from the positive life benefits in all-star cheerleading and dance, supports athlete’s around the world. The College Scholarship Program provides athletes support in applying these benefits to an accredited College/University Degree. The athlete can contribute to the community around her and pursue an education with aid and encouragement.

Description of Award:

The USASF/IASF Scholarship Fund was established in 2008. This scholarship was designed to recognize and reward outstanding All-Star Cheerleaders and Dancers by providing financial assistance in furthering their college education. This scholarship is open to any College/University bound senior who participates with any USASF member gym/program. In addition, applicants must be a USASF ATHLETE MEMBER as of December 1, 2010.

Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited College/University as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay of 350 words or less (requirements below) 2) High School transcripts 3) a recent cheerleading/dance picture highlighting your athletic look (no team attire) 4) a performance DVD (requirements below), 5) a completed USASF Recommendation Form from your All-Star Cheer Coach; 6) a completed USASF Recommendation Form from your All-Star gym owner/program director. Please note that these are the ONLY acceptable letters of recommendation and BOTH are required.


Essay Requirements (do not mention your name or your gym/program name in your essay): 25 point category Essay must be typed in Microsoft Word and emailed to [email protected]. In addition, it must also be included in your completed packet to be mailed. Please address ALL bullet points listed below in 350 words or less.

• Why are you going to an accredited College/University?

• What do you plan to study?

• How has your participation in all-star cheerleading or dance helped your personal development?

• How do you plan to give back to your community after completing your education?

• How have you helped promote good sportsmanship in our sport?

• What specifically makes a good role model?

• List three of the biggest challenges to image of cheerleading or dance in our society.

• Formulate a three step program for improving the image of cheerleading or dance nationwide that you would recommend to industry leaders.

• List several suggestions you feel could help improve the all star industry.

• Describe any unusual challenges or financial hardships you face in continuing your education.

ALL items listed above MUST be addressed in a well-written essay and all directions followed in order to be considered as a USASF College Scholarship Applicant.

Performance Cheer DVD Requirements: 25 point category

Must be 90 seconds in length

Must include 4 8-count motion sequence (words are not required)

Must include jumps, tumbling & dance (only skills will be judged; choreography and music will not be judged)

Performance Dance DVD Requirements: 25 point category

Must be 90 seconds in length

Must include: leaps, turns, and any additional elements that applicant excels in; would recommend the applicants strongest style for their routine.


25% Essay

25% Performance DVD

20% Coaches Recommendations

20% Gym Involvement (Volunteer work within your program)

10% Academics

Finalists:

The top 10 will be required to attend a final interview at Worlds which will determine the placement of the applicants. The interview will start at 11:00AM on Friday of Worlds (April 29, 2011). Please book your flight accordingly as you MUST be interview ready at this time. Scholarship applications are due no later than February 15, 2011 and Finalist will be notified by March 15, 2011. Winners will be presented at the USASF VIP Reception the evening of April 29, 2011. Duration will be one year. Funds are sent to recipient's College/University to be used for any reasonable cost related to working on a degree.


Please see College Scholarship application for more detailed instructions.

http://iasfworlds.org.ismmedia.com/ISM2/Files /FORMS /SCHOLARSHIP application-USASF.pdf

 

[Cheer News]

Want to be featured on www.facebook.com/USASF???

We are looking for teams showing GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!!!

If you have something to share that shows your commitment to respecting and appreciating other cheerleading teams and programs, send it in. It could be as easy as making a youTube video of your “Hello” cheer, or sending good luck cards for gyms in the area going to a major competition. Handing out candy or bracelets to other teams, cheering for another team. Each week we will be highlighting one gym/studio. Our first program featured was SPARKS All Stars from Avon, MA. The next one could be YOU!

Share your iPromise stories to be featured by emailing [email protected]

For the full details on iPromise and National Sportsmanship Day go to http://usasf.net/programs/promise/

 

[socratesofcheer]

The scholarship and sportsmanship are very nice, how about some updates on the new rules?

 

[CCCBeBad]

The scholarship and sportsmanship are very nice, how about some updates on the new rules?

Really...???? Its the USASF...... you know they are not going to update anyone until after everyone has had tryouts, while at the same time all the "high ups" and power house programs know whats coming!!

 

[Cheer News]

The scholarship and sportsmanship are very nice, how about some updates on the new rules?

The rules are following the process, that means the results of the votes and the impacts of any changes are being discussed by the Rules Committee. The new rules for the 2011-2013 seasons are targeted to be posted in March.

 

[USASF Rules]

I will be more than happy to give you an update on the rules. The rules committee has had three conference calls on the rules and one scheduled for tomorrow morning. Each call is cut off at three hours and we still aren't done. There has also been a joint call lasting roughly three hours with members from the NACCC and the rules committee. To say the least, we take what we do very seriously and try to consider all results that our actions could create. A few topics that could not be worked out between the two groups are now going to be discussed by the Board of the USASF next Tuesday.
Our (the USASF Rules Committee) goal is to have the rules out by March 1st. However, with so many important topics, I don't think that goal will be reached - but we WILL try. If we don't make the March 1st goal, we will get them out as soon as possible after that. I hope this helps to limit the rumors and worries for some of you.
One more thing I would like to address is the conspiracy theory of the "higher ups and power house programs". I can understand that mindset but to be honest and straightforward with everyone, these are the people who choose to get involved. I can promise you that your voice can be just as loud and you will know everything that they know if you decide to do the same. We have no secrets. There is a process and we follow that process. Have we had hiccups in the past? Sure! However, the USASF is still a very young organization and we do our best not to repeat previous mistakes. I'm sure we will still make new ones but hopefully we will learn from those also.

 

[ACEDAD]

Really...???? Its the USASF...... you know they are not going to update anyone until after everyone has had tryouts, while at the same time all the "high ups" and power house programs know whats coming!!

I'm pretty sure there are openings available on the volunteer committees where you can spend time and money to help, if you feel it will give you an advantage.

 

[socratesofcheer]

I will be more than happy to give you an update on the rules. The rules committee has had three conference calls on the rules and one scheduled for tomorrow morning. Each call is cut off at three hours and we still aren't done. There has also been a joint call lasting roughly three hours with members from the NACCC and the rules committee. To say the least, we take what we do very seriously and try to consider all results that our actions could create. A few topics that could not be worked out between the two groups are now going to be discussed by the Board of the USASF next Tuesday.
Our (the USASF Rules Committee) goal is to have the rules out by March 1st. However, with so many important topics, I don't think that goal will be reached - but we WILL try. If we don't make the March 1st goal, we will get them out as soon as possible after that. I hope this helps to limit the rumors and worries for some of you.
One more thing I would like to address is the conspiracy theory of the "higher ups and power house programs". I can understand that mindset but to be honest and straightforward with everyone, these are the people who choose to get involved. I can promise you that your voice can be just as loud and you will know everything that they know if you decide to do the same. We have no secrets. There is a process and we follow that process. Have we had hiccups in the past? Sure! However, the USASF is still a very young organization and we do our best not to repeat previous mistakes. I'm sure we will still make new ones but hopefully we will learn from those also.

Thanks for the update. In the past the sound of silence has been deafening. It is refreshing to hear that there is something happening. Thanks again.

 

[Cheer News]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INSIDE CHEERLEADING MAGAZINE NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2011 GYM OWNER(S) OF THE YEAR

Past Gym Owner(s) of the Year recipients include Spirit of Texas and Pro Spirit.

Atlanta, Ga. (February 10, 2011) - Inside Cheerleading Magazine is a proud partner with the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) to present the 2011 Gym Owner(s) of the Year Award at the VIP Gala at the 2011 Cheerleading World Championship. The award was created to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the cheerleading industry and community.

In order to be selected as a finalist for the “Gym Owner(s) of the Year” award, nominations must illustrate how the gym owner(s) exemplifies good sportsmanship, character, and excellence on the competition floor, as well as how they have made an outstanding contribution to the community and individuals.

All nominations must be submitted by April 8, 2011 via insidecheerleading.com. The editorial team at Inside Cheerleading Magazine will select three finalists from completed applications. The team, based on the criteria above, will then select a winner. Each of the nominated finalists must attend the VIP Gala and will be notified three weeks prior to the 2011 Cheerleading Worlds. The award will be presented at the VIP Gala at Epcot World Show Place in Walt Disney World on April 28, 2011. For more information please visit www.insidecheerleading.com.

Past Gym Owner(s) of the Year recipients include:
· 2010 Gym Owner(s) of the Year Award Recipient – Jeff and Diana Miller of Pro Spirit
· 2009 Gym Owner(s) of the Year Award Recipient – Brett Hansen and Brad Vaughn of Spirit of Texas

ABOUT INSIDE CHEERLEADING MAGAZINE
Inside Cheerleading Magazine is designed to help you enjoy, train, perform, compete and live cheerleading to the max! You'll find profiles of cheerleaders at the school, All Star and College level, coverage of events and competitions, Trend Factor, plus the latest news and inside buzz. And each issue is jam-packed with great photos of stunts, pyramids, tumbling, and candid photos.

For more information on the nomination process for Gym Owner(s) of the Year and Inside Cheerleading Magazine, contact Shane Womack at [email protected].

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[Cheer News]

USASF Junior Dance Worlds Bids are posted!

February 16, 2011 -

This years' Junior Qualifying Tapes were a tough selection for the Judges. In Birmingham, AL top judges in Hip Hop, Jazz and Pom convened to adjudicate 14 video submissions. Competing to be one of the three Junior Dance Teams representing the United States, submissions from California to Connecticut were all strong representation of the growing dance talent in all star dance.
The selection came to raw scores, in which the first two teams tied at 250 points. Rankings were as follows:

The 2011 Dance Worlds - Junior Division
Qualifying Tapes

OVERALL RESULTS

Team Name: Category: Score: Category Rank (CR): Overall Rank (OR):

South Coast Freestyle: Pom: 250 (Bid): CR-1(tie): OR-1 (tie)
Pace Elite: Pom: 250 (Bid) CR-1 (tie) OR-1 (tie)
East Celebrity Elite: Hip Hop 242 (Bid) CR-1: OR-3
Pittsburgh Poison: Hip Hop 240.5 (Alternate) CR-2
OC All Stars: Pom:235.5:CR- 2
OC All Stars: Jazz:232.5:CR-2
Star Struck Cheer and Dance: Hip Hop: 231.25:CR-3
ECB Street Elite:Hip Hop:227:CR-4
Legacy All Stars:Hip Hop:226.75:CR-5
Coyotes Cheer & Dance:Hip Hop:219.5:CR-6
Barnard Company Dance:Jazz:215.5:CR-3
CAS Cheer and Dance:Pom:202.5:CR-3
South Coast Freestyle:Jazz:248 * already received a bid -unranked -

RANK BY CATEGORY

POM
1 (tie) - South Coast Freestyle (bid)
1 (tie) - Pace Elite (bid)
3 - OC All Stars
4 - CAS Cheer and Dance

HIP HOP
1 - East Celebrity Elite (bid)
2 - Pittsburgh Poison (Alternate)
3 - Star Struck Cheer and Dance
4 - ECB Street Elite
5 - Legacy All Stars
6 - Coyotes Cheer & Dance

JAZZ
* already received a bid -unranked - South Coast Freestyle
2 - OC All Stars
3 - Barnard Company Dance

To see the news story go to
http://usasf.net/news/?id=249

 

[Cheer News]

Dance Rules suggestions are due TODAY by 5pm, CST!
Email [email protected] for more info...

Forms can be sent to
Tegan Reeves
Attn: Policy Change Request
Fax: 901-251-5858
E-mail: [email protected]

Any suggestions for the 2011-2012 season must be turned in on February 17, 2011.

Rules Process
The current Dance Rules, Divisions and Glossary are valid through the rest of this season. In order for the all star dance community to evolve, the Rules Committee and USASF Executive Board would like to hear from you. In order to track all suggested changes, a Policy Change Form will need to be used.

The Rules Committee will consider the requests, keeping safety the first priority in any amendments or clarifications. With the opportunity to research and consider community members input, the Rules Comittee will make appropriate recommendations to the Executive Dance Committee and the Board of Directors.

Policy Change Form
http://usasfdance.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/usasf-iasf-naccc-rule-and-policy-change-formdance.pdf

The Rules Committee
http://usasfdance.net/about/committees/rules-committee/

The Disciplinary Process
http://usasfdance.net/all-star-dance/usasf-dance-rules/dance-glossary/

 

[WECCgirl3]

Is it true that the age for juniors could possibly be 15 next year?

 

[Cheer News]

National Sportsmanship Day
March 1st is the Day to show your pride in your PROMISE! Get together with your team and gym and do something that shows your commitment to respecting and appreciating other cheerleading or dance teams and programs. It could be as easy as making a YouTube video of your “Hello” cheer, or sending good luck cards for gyms in your area going to a major competition. Document your act of good sportsmanship and send it in. Many of the programs will be featured on USASF.net and in First Friday and the best overall will be nominated for the Leadership through Sportsmanship Award! Share your iPromise stories to be featured by emailing [email protected]

 

[Deleted member 15]

Is it true that the age for juniors could possibly be 15 next year?

It's possible, but an official announcement about all the changes should come out sometime in March.