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Andre Carter is one the Founders of Spirit Company and Spirit Post. He has been involved in the Cheerleading industry since 1993 as a participant, coach, gym owner, judge, rules official, event producer, and consultant. Andre writes about his life at andrejcarter.com and about cheer and dance at spiritcompany.com and spiritpost.com.

HPU Cuts Competitive Cheer & Dance Teams

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Andre

Inside Cheerleading published HPU Cuts Competitive Cheer & Dance Teams. The reconstituted programs will remain highly visible and dedicated to excellence, fostering spirit and support around athletics and encouraging academic success and achievement among student cheerleaders and dancers. HPU is … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Cheerleading Worlds Deductions

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Andre

The USASF updated the deduction sheet and rubric for Worlds 2012. Keeping in mind that Worlds is based on a maximum score of 300 points, this makes Stunt Bobbles, Stunt Falls, Major Stunt Falls, and Stunt or Pyramid Collapses on … Continue reading →

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Sea to Sky 2011-12

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Andre

Sea to Sky took place on March 31st and April 1st in Vancouver, BC (Canada). This event had 122 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer & Dance Worlds. Partial Bids were awarded to: Connect Allstars (Senior … Continue reading →

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Cheer Power Midwest Nationals 2011-12

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Andre

American Cheer Power Midwest Nationals took place on March 31st and April 1st in Columbus, OH. This event had 252 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Core Athletix “Black Diamonds” … Continue reading →

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ACDA Reach the Beach 2011-12

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Andre

ACDA Reach the Beach took place on March 31st and April 1st in Ocean City, MD. This event had 246 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to: Maryland Twisters “Reign” (Senior … Continue reading →

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