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NACCC Rules Information

Posted in Rules, Regulations & Divisions by CCXII on the November 19th, 2007

The USASF sent the email below on Monday, November 19th:

Dear USASF/IASF Member Event Producer:

The USASF/IASF Rules Committee and the leadership of the NACCC, in addition to the USASF/IASFBoard, have been working hard to establish a process for rules/levels review and revision for 2008-09 that will be organized, inclusive and responsive to the needs of both all-star programs and event producers.

As a result, the attached process/dates have been developed to encourage as much participation as possible from member coaches and event producers. Please review these and take note of the following:

– This process has been posted on the USASF/IASF website since the beginning of November.

– The current list of proposed voting issues is listed on the website at www.usasf.net.

– The deadline for submitting suggested rules/level changes has been extended to Tuesday, November 27th.

– Submissions must be made in writing and sent to Les Stella at the USASF/IASF office.

Submissions and the ultimate voting on these that will take place in early January by coaches are critical to the continued success of the all-star activity and the standardization that the USASF/IASF and its members have strived to achieve over the past several years. Although event producers may not vote directly at the meeting in early January, I encourage your active participation in this important process by making suggestions for rules/levels revisions and getting this input on the ballot.

Sincerely,
Michael Burgess
USASF/IASF Rules Chair

The following information was attached to the email:

Nov 1-Proposed level/rule changes to date are posted on the USASF website and sent out to all USASF member coaches.

Nov 15 -Deadline for suggestions of additional level/rule changes. These must be submitted in writing to Les Stella at (email omitted). JUST EXTENDED TO NOV 27, 2007.

December 1 - Final slate of level/rule changes to be voted on during Jan meeting is posted on the USASSF/IASF website and sent out to all USASF/IASF member coaches. A call for anyone who would like to speak on the webcast to any particular issue on the slate will be presented. An opportunity to write position papers will also be made.

Dec 15 - Position papers on any item on the slate for Jan meeting are due to Les Stella. These papers are for those who would like their voice to be heard, but cannot be present at the Jan meeting.

Dec 22 - Position papers posted on the USASF/IASF website. Agenda with speakers for Jan meeting set.

Jan 3 and 4 - At the Jan meeting, all those who previously asked to have time to speak on an item on the slate for voting will be permitted to speak. There will be a time limit given to each speaker. This time limit will be based upon the total number of people who have signed up to speak. Speakers will be limited to speaking only on the rule/issue that they are specifically addressing. Moderator to monitor this.

There is no guarantee that every individual who wishes to speak will have an opportunity to do so. Should there be multiple speakers addressing the same issue, there may be a limit placed on the number of people permitted to speak at the NACCC meeting (written comments on a topic will be welcomed).

These in person speeches will be webcast for all to view who cannot be present at the NACCC meeting.

Jan 14 - Votes will be tallied and final recommendations made to the USASF/IASF Rules Committee by the NACCC. These recommendations will be reviewed by the USASF Rules Committee which will in turn make a recommendation, Feb 1st, to the USASF Board as to whether to accept the proposed rules of the NACCC as written or not.

  • If the rules are accepted as written, then the process ends.
  • IF the rules are not accepted by the USASF Rules Committee as written, then the rules will be sent to a Joint Committee of the USASF and NACCC for revision. This joint committee will be comprised of 3 members of the USASF and 3 members from the NACCC. It is our hope that given the representation on both committees from the start, that the rules will not need to be forwarded to a Joint Commission (especially when we have a pseudo-joint commission all along with representation from each organization on each other’s committee).
  • The joint Rules Committee will revise the rules and make a recommendation to the USASF Board before final approval.

Feb 1 - USASF /IASF Rules Committee makes final recommendations to the USASF/IASF Board. Ultimately, the USASF Board may only approve or disapprove rules as recommended by the USASF Rules Committee (per the recommendation from the NACCC) or by the Joint Rules Committee. The goal is for the USASF Board to make its final decision for 2008-2009 rules/levels no later than the end of Feb 2008.

March 1 - Approved 2008-2009 levels/rules/divisions announced.

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2007 World Champions

Posted in Competitions News & Results by CCXII on the November 18th, 2007

Japan (All Female and Mixed Cheer) and Slovenia (Dance) have been crowned World Champions at the 4th Cheerleading World Championships held in Helsinki, Finland. Complete results are below and available at the CWC 2007 Website.

Cheer All Female:

  1. Japan (501.0 Points)
  2. Finland (455.5)
  3. Norway (378.5)
  4. Chinese Taipei (363.5)
  5. Russia (344.5)
  6. Sweden (326.0)
  7. Slovenia (263.0)
  8. Germany (237.5)

Cheer Mixed:

  1. Japan (520.0 Points)
  2. Chinese Taipei (456.0)
  3. Finland (361.0)
  4. Norway (306.5)
  5. Russia (300.0)
  6. Germany (298.5)
  7. Denmark (294.5)

Cheer Dance:

  1. Slovenia (477.0 Points)
  2. Finland (475.0)
  3. Norway (464.5)
  4. Austria (378.0)
  5. Ukraine (371.5)
  6. Russia (367.0)
  7. Sweden (290.0)
  8. Germany (284.0)

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World Championships - Day 1

Posted in Competitions News & Results by CCXII on the November 17th, 2007

The first day of competition at the 4th Cheerleading World Championships in Helsinki, Finland concludes with Japan leading the All Female and Mixed Cheer divisions and Finland leading the Dance division. Japan is followed by Finland and Norway in the All Female division and Chinese Taipei and Finland in the Mixed Cheer division. Slovenia and Norway are 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the Dance division.

More information is available on the Cheerleading World Championships 2007 website.

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NACCC Rules Meeting Update

Posted in Rules, Regulations & Divisions by CCXII on the November 16th, 2007

This email was sent on Friday, November 16th concerning the upcoming NACCC Rules Meeting:

Dear USASF/IASF Member Coach:

The leadership of the NACCC and the USASF/IASF Rules Committee, in addition to the USASF/IASFBoard, have been working hard to establish a process for rules/levels review and revision for 2008-09 that will be organized, inclusive and responsive to the needs of both all-star programs and event producers.

As a result, the attached process/dates have been developed to encourage as much participation as possible from member coaches. Please review these and take note of the following:

– This process has been posted on the USASF/IASF website since the beginning of November.

– The current list of proposed voting issues is listed on the website at www.usasf.net

– The deadline for submitting suggested rules/level changes has been extended to Tuesday, November 27th.

– Submissions must be made in writing and sent to Les Stella at the USASF/IASF office.

Submissions and the ultimate voting on these that will take place in early January by coaches are critical to the continued success of the all-star activity and the standardization that the USASF/IASF and its members have strived to achieve over the past several years. I encourage your active participation in this important process.

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JAM Brands & the Coastal Alliance

Posted in Business News & Announcements by CCXII on the November 12th, 2007

JAM Brands has announced the purchase of the Coastal Alliance Corporation.

JAM Brands & Coastal Alliance

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NACCC Rules Meeting

Posted in Rules, Regulations & Divisions by CCXII on the November 6th, 2007

The NACCC sent the following email on November 2nd with the Meeting Flyer attached. An updated Flyer was sent on November 5th.

Coaches,
Attached is the flyer for the NACCC (National All-Star Cheerleading Coaches Congress) Meeting taking place in Atlanta. Please review it and plan on registering to attend.
Remember, IMPORTANT TOPICS are voted on at this meeting and this is a perfect opportunity to have a voice in this industry.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES…

  • Nov 15 - All suggestions for 08-09 Rules/Level Changes due to Les Stella
  • Dec 1 - All items to be voted on at meeting will be posted on USASF website
  • Dec 15 - Position Papers posted on USASF website NEW THIS YEAR
  1. The NACCC brochure will not be mailed. This IS your invitation.
  2. Only scheduled speakers will speak on their position at the meeting
  3. All of the general sessions will take place on Thursday, January 3rd. (Inaugural Members will meet on the evening of January 2nd).
  4. The meeting will conclude on Thursday, January 3rd at 4pm. For those flying to Atlanta, you will probably be able to get home that evening.

If you have any questions about the agenda for the USASF Meeting, contact the USASF at www.usasf.net. As it was so eloquently stated in an earlier survey, be a part of the SOLUTION, not the problem!!

NACCC Rules Meeting & NACCC Rules Process

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UCA College Taping Results

Posted in Competitions News & Results by CCXII on the November 2nd, 2007

Qualifying Results for 2008 UCA College Nationals have been posted on Varsity.com. Here’s a list of paid bids:

  • Division 1A - Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio State, Hawaii, Central Florida, Alabama, Memphis, & Louisiana State
  • Division 1 - Morehead State & Delaware
  • Division 2 - West Georgia & Slippery Rock
  • Junior College - Shelton State
  • All Girl 1 - Morehead State, Indiana, & San Diego State
  • All Girl 2 - West Georgia
  • Small Coed 1 - George Mason & Hofstra
  • Small Coed 2 - Northern Kentucky
  • Mascot - “Smoky” (Tennessee), Aubie (Auburn), Bucky Badger (Wisconsin), & TC the Panther (Northern Iowa)

In addition, Tony & Brittany (Morehead State) won coed partner stunt & Heather, Lauren, Chelsey & Tara (Hawaii Pacific) won Girls 4.

On the dance side, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Cincinnati, & Memphis earned paid bids in Division 1A. Missouri State & Delaware earned the Division 1 bids, while St. Thomas & Orange Coast received the Open bids.

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