USA Cheer
USA Cheer is putting together a “Dream Team” to represent the United States at the International Cheer Union World Cup.
USASF Competition Sanctioning
Jim Chadwick sent the following email on July 17th:
Attached are the USASF Sanctioning Standards for the 2008-09 season which are unchanged from 2007-08. The bottom line is safe and legitimate competitions are the foundation of allstar cheerleading and every competition event producer that provides competitions that meet the best practices standard will be recognized as such with the USASF sanction.
In 2007-08, the USASF sanctioning program was very successful considering this was the first ever sanctioning program for allstar cheerleading. There were 525 competitions sanctioned by the USASF in the US. 18 were 5 Star, 31 were 4 Star, 80 were 3 Star, and 396 met the minimum sanctioning criteria.
The sanctioning program has been so successful in the US that it is being expanded internationally at the request of virtually every international member. This will result in greater exposure around the world, enhanced legitimacy in the US, and stronger promotional opportunities for those members sanctioning their competitions.
The new USASF- IASF website <IASFWORLDS.ORG> will provide the main informational and promotional impetus for sanctioning beginning in August. Of course, the current USASF website <USASF.NET> will also list all sanctioned events.
Every USASF member competition is eligible for USASF sanctioning by meeting specific, best practices, standards. The goal was to create a process that would be quick and simple for competition event producers to implement, easy for coaches to understand, and be readily upgradable to continually reflect the best practices in the industry.
Please read through these standards and think about which of your competitions fit where and register them at your earliest convenience.
Cost: USASF Sanctioning is free to approved and paid up USASF members for the 2008-09 season.
Registration Forms: Are attached and available on the USASF web site <USASF.NET>.
Please fax them to Steve Peterson at 800-969-6309.Timing: Now.
Control - It will be up to each competition event producer to certify that their competitions meet the applicable sanctioning standards. For those that do not, there is a review process to insure consistent implementation across the country.
Marketing - A logo package is available to all USASF members to designate the various sanctioning levels which can be used in all marketing materials.
The response in the first year, 2007-08 was overwhelming and we expect it to be even greater this year so please get your applications in as soon as possible to expedite the website promotion.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank everyone who participated in this program during 2007-08 and those who contributed to the development and approval of these standards. It took a lot of time from everyone involved and this contribution to the USASF and the future of the allstar community is deeply appreciated.
Thank you.
USASF - Sanctioning Standards - 2008-09
USASF - Member Event Producer Sanctioning Application
Jim Chadwick
US Finals
The US Finals (the new Final Destination) was announced recently. The event will be hosted in 4 cities, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Cincinnati, and Virginia Beach.
NCA’s Scoring Grid
Justin Carrier sent the following email on May 1st:
Coaches,
I wanted all of you to have a first look at NCA’s revised scoring system for the upcoming season. Point ranges, definitions, and values have been tweaked ever-so-slightly based on feedback from our customers and judges.
2008-2009 NCA All-Star Scoring Grid
The first page is a grid charting skills into specific point ranges. These point ranges are contingent on a majority of the team executing the skills with a high level of perfection. The second page is the NCA’s Sliding Criteria — examples of traits and qualities of the execution to help the judges determine skill placement within the point range.
Highlights:
- The 10 - 11 Pyramid Category has been opened up to 9 -11. This will move a majority of the Level 4 Pyramids into the 9 range and a majority of the Level 5 Pyramids into the 10 range.
- Level of execution of jumps will be a priority in placing teams within a jump range. Jump Combinations, Additional Skills, Difficulty Level, and Variety will be the sliding criteria that moves a team within the range.
- The Motions/Dance Ranges have been tweaked to take some of the emphasis off of choreography and directed towards execution and energy level. Remember, even though this category is listed on the AS grid, it will always be inherently subjective when scored by judges.
For those of you attending the NCA Coaches Conference this weekend, I look forward to seeing you there!
Thanks,
Justin Carrier
Executive Director - Strategic Development
NCA/NDA
Cheerleading Worlds Champions
Congratulations to the 2008 Cheerleading Worlds Champions.
Club Teams:
- Top Gun Large Coed
- Spirit of Texas Small Coed
- World Cup Large Senior
- Stingrays Small Senior
International:
- Stingrays Coed 6
- PACE Phoenix All Girl 6
- Gym Tyme Coed 5
- South Elite All Girl 5
- Cheer Athletics Small Coed
- Cheer Athletics Small All Girl
- University Cheer Junior Coed
- World Cup Junior
USASF on the Varsity International Championship
Steve Peterson sent the following email to USASF Event Producers on January 31st in response to Mike Martinez’ email sent on January 30th:
IASF USASF Member Event Producers,
Following the announcement of Varsity Brands’ International All Levels Championship, the IASF USASF contacted Varsity to remind them of a recommendation approved by the IASF USASF Board of Directors in September 2006 that states:No member of the USASF - IASF may characterize any competition they conduct, or participate in, as a “Worlds” or “World Championship”.
The IASF USASF had asked Varsity for a clarification of their press release. After a very willing and quick response, the clarification, from Mike Martinez on behalf of Varsity, was shared with the IASF USASF Board of Directors. The Board recommended the clarification be shared with all IASF USASF member event producers. Please read below.
Yesterday, during the IASF USASF Board of Directors conference call, John Newby on behalf of Varsity Brands offered to NOT include any divisions offered at the IASF USASF Worlds at their International All Levels Championship on the condition that other IASF - USASF members do likewise. Therefore, a proposal was made and approved by the Board.
APPROVED PROPOSAL:
No IASF - USASF member may conduct or participate in a multi-brand/event producer end of season
championship that includes divisions offered at the IASF - USASF Worlds.Please feel free to call me or Jim Chadwick if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steve Peterson
VP - USASF Events & Corporate Alliances
Mike Martinez’ email:
Dear Jim,
You have requested that I further explain the press release announcing the International All Levels Championship.As I informed you, I headed up the marketing effort to announce the project. The announcement was formatted with the intent to fully describe to potential customers (the gyms) that this championship would be structured so that teams would qualify from events conducted by a wide array of companies across the country (similar to the method used by USASF Worlds), and that international teams could also be included. In other words, we were simply trying to describe an idea about scope and the selection process that gyms would be able to understand.
We in no way intended to confuse the market about this event being in any way connected to the Worlds. In fact, we specifically stated in the release that this event could compliment the USASF’s event, thereby specifically pointing out that this is indeed totally separate and distinct from the USASF.
Further, please note that the name “Worlds” was not, and will not, be in any way part of the title or subtitle, tagline, etc of the International All Levels Championship. Again, the headline was merely meant as a description of the type of structure to be used.
Regarding the scholarship program, as you are aware the scholarship program was very publicly proposed at the NACCC meeting (an official USASF event) in Atlanta, and our intention was to clearly state that we were supporting this proposed program to benefit the athletes who comprise the sport.
I sincerely regret if there was any misunderstanding in the situation. As always, we remain committed to the USASF, its ideals and its official World Championship.
Sincerely,
Mike Martinez, President
Athletic Championships
NCA Date Change Announcement
Justin Carrier sent the following email on January 25th:
I wanted you to be the first to know about some exciting news in the All-Star World. Please read the announcement below concerning NCA and CHEERSPORT Nationals.
We are excited to announce that the two largest All-Star National Championships, NCA and CHEERSPORT, will take place on separate weekends in 2009. For the last several years, running these championships parallel has been neither ideal for our customers nor our companies.
In an effort to better serve our customers, both companies have shared a mutual and keen interest in resolving this date overlap. However, a number of variables, including contracts with hotels and venues booked years in advance in cities saturated with conventions, have made this an insurmountable task.
Recently, an opportunity in Dallas was presented that allowed NCA to move its date. So, in 2009 the NCA All-Star National Championship will be February 29-March 1, and CHEERSPORT Nationals will remain on February 13-15 in Atlanta.
Both NCA and CHEERSPORT are committed to exploring similar opportunities in future years, although nothing at this time has been confirmed.
This is great news for the cheerleading industry and hope this affords more gyms to experience both championships in 2009. Please contact NCA or CHEERSPORT if you have any questions.
Good luck to everyone competing at our events next month!
Justin Carrier
Executive Director - Strategic Planning
Varsity International Championship
Nicole Lauchaire sent the following email on January 25th:
Announcing a New “Worlds” Caliber Championship Coming in 2009…
THE INTERNATIONAL ALL LEVELS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Overwhelming interest in a “Worlds” caliber championship for All Levels has prompted a coalition of industry leading All Star competition providers to respond with The International All Levels Championship.
Scheduled for Spring 2009, highlights that make this inaugural championship unique include:
- Routines will be judged simultaneously via broadcast as teams compete from separate venues, one in Atlanta and one on the West Coast.
- Top teams will qualify at select championships run throughout the country by the industry’s most prestigious event producers, including: ACA, American Championships, American Cheer Power, Athletic Championships, NCA, Spirit Sports, UCA, USA, WSF, and other event producers still to be announced.
- Competitions for both Large and Small gyms will run separately, but simultaneously.
- Teams of All Levels from the U.S. and around the world will vie for the Championship Title in their respective divisions.
- The event will serve as a finale to the competition season and an ideal complement to the USASF Cheerleading Worlds Championship.
- A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the proposed USASF Scholarship Fund to benefit All-Star Cheer Athletes.
“Fundamentally, this championship is designed to be the ultimate competition opportunity for teams of all levels and gyms of all sizes. It truly distinguishes itself through the collective effort of participating Companies, as well as their genuine desire to give something back to the cheerleading industry via the scholarship program,” said Regina Symons, President of American Cheer Power.
James Speed of Spirit Sports adds, “We welcome and look forward to other leading event producers joining us, the Varsity Brands, in this venture soon.”
Additional details will be announced soon.
THE INTERNATIONAL ALL LEVELS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Greatest Competition on Earth
Plans for the International All Levels Championship are coming along well. We are just about finished with confirming dates and locations (will let you know as soon as these are firm), and considerable preliminary work done has been done on qualification standards, pricing, etc. However, we want to have input on these topics from all of the competition organizers who will be participating in this event.
Therefore, I would like to invite you to attend a one day meeting in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, March 18. The location will be the DFW Grand Hyatt, which is located right in the airport. We plan to begin the meeting at 11:00 a.m. (CST) and anticipate wrapping up by 4:00 or so that afternoon. Lunch will obviously be served during the meeting.
I appreciate very much your interest in being part of this project, which will provide all star teams of all levels from across the country a new, challenging and exciting year end event.
Please let me know if you can be at the meeting on the 18th. We sincerely want your input and hope that you will be able to participate.
Best regards,
Jeff
American Championships Worlds Bids
The American Championships gave the following Cheer bids:
- CheerForce Diamondz, Small Senior 5, Paid
- Power, Large Senior 5, Paid
- Power, Small Senior 5, At Large
- AZ Power Xtreme, Senior Small 5, At Large
- California All-Stars, Large Coed 5, At Large
- CHEERGYMS.COM, Small Coed 5, At Large
- CheerForce Alcatraz, International Junior Coed 5, At Large
- Cheer Central Suns, International Junior 5, At Large
- Arizona Heat Elite, International Coed Large 5, At Large
- CheerForce Rockiez, International Coed Small 5, At Large
Dance Bids:
- South Coast Freestyle Dianna, Senior Jazz, Partial Paid
- Champion Cheer and Dance, Senior Hip-Hop, At Large
- Underground Dance Company Hardcore, International Open Hip-Hop, At Large
Complete results can be found on Varsity.com.
All Star Challenge Worlds Bids
All Star Challenge gave the following Worlds bids:
- Top Gun, Large Coed 5, Paid
- ACE, Small Coed 5, Paid
- Cheer Extreme, Large Senior 5, At Large
- All Star Panthers, Small Senior 5, At Large
- Maryland Twisters, Small Senior 5, At Large
- Cheer Tyme, Small Coed 5, At Large
- Cheer Extreme, International Junior Coed 5, At Large
- Cheer Savannah, International Junior 5, At Large
- Force Elite, International Open Coed 5, At Large
- Stingrays, International Open Coed 6, At Large
Complete results can be found on the ASC Website.
WSF Worlds Bids
Fully Paid Worlds Bids:
- Cheer Command Small Senior 5
- Gym Tyme Large Senior Limited Coed 5
At Large Worlds Bids:
- Gym Tyme International Open All-Girl 6
- Ice Athletics Junior Coed 5
- Celebrity Cheer Large Junior 5
- Gym Tyme International Open Coed 6
- Celebrity Cheer Large Senior Limited Coed 5
- Ice Athletics Senior Unlimited Coed 5
- Celebrity Cheer Senior Unlimited Coed 5
- FCA Gems Large Senior 5
Complete results can be found on the WSF Website.
2007 World Champions
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:
- Japan (501.0 Points)
- Finland (455.5)
- Norway (378.5)
- Chinese Taipei (363.5)
- Russia (344.5)
- Sweden (326.0)
- Slovenia (263.0)
- Germany (237.5)
Cheer Mixed:
- Japan (520.0 Points)
- Chinese Taipei (456.0)
- Finland (361.0)
- Norway (306.5)
- Russia (300.0)
- Germany (298.5)
- Denmark (294.5)
Cheer Dance:
- Slovenia (477.0 Points)
- Finland (475.0)
- Norway (464.5)
- Austria (378.0)
- Ukraine (371.5)
- Russia (367.0)
- Sweden (290.0)
- Germany (284.0)
World Championships - Day 1
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.
UCA College Taping Results
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.
First Worlds Bid
The first bids to Worlds for the 2007-2008 season were handed out at the Future Cheer Brighton International Championship. The Ascension Eagles All-Girl team earned a Partial-Paid bid, while the Goldstar Galaxy and Ascension Eagles’ Co-Ed team earned At-Large bids. In Dance, Goldstar Galaxy earned a Partial-Paid and Angels Dance Academy Dark Angels earned an At-Large bid. Congratulations to all.
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