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USASF eNews December 2012

The USASF’s December newsletter is available. Topics include:

  • USASF Logo2013 Cheer & Dance Worlds Bids
  • USASF Scholarships
  • Save The Date! (Regional Meetings)
  • NACCC/USASF Annual Meeting
  • West Regional Dance Ambassador
  • Worlds Commemorative Issue
  • Athlete ID
  • Career Membership
  • Do You Attend Sanctioned Events?

NACCC 2012 Executive Committee Elections

NACCC LogoThe National All Star Cheerleading Coaches Congress (NACCC), the official coaches organization within the USASF, is holding elections for its Executive Committee at Regional Meetings this summer. Nominate a representative today!

This is a significant initiative as it means that all regions are equally represented in the cheer rules deliberation and voting process. One seat in each region is open for election this summer.

Who would be the perfect rules representative to the NACCC Executive Committee for your region? Or are you interested? Follow the nomination process below. Deadlines to nominate are fast approaching, so take action today!

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Nomination Deadlines

  • July 13: Northeast & Southeast
  • July 20: Midwest
  • July 27: West
  • August 3: Southwest

Requirements to Serve

  • Attend annual coaches retreat (traditionally held at Doral Resort in Miami, FL the days immediately following Memorial Day)
  • Attend the Regional Meeting in their elected region
  • Participate in quarterly conference calls
  • Receive a Green Light Background check from the National Council on Safety Initiatives (part of the new USASF Professional Membership program beginning in August, 2012)
  • NOTE: Nominees may not be members of the USASF Board of Directors

How to Nominate

  • Complete and submit a NACCC Nomination Submission Form. Each form must have a total 5 USASF Credentialed Coaches signatures (from separate gyms) to qualify.
  • See full details on the nomination form.
  • NOTE: All members may nominate, but you must attend your Regional Meeting to vote!

Elections

  • Nomination slates will be presented to all Regional Meeting attendees at check-in.
  • Credentialed coaches in attendance are eligible to vote.
  • Election results will be announced at the closing session on Saturday at each Regional Meeting.
  • NOTE: All members may nominate, but you must attend your Regional Meeting to vote!

USASF Regional Meetings: Sharing The Vision!

All Star cheer and dance coaches are gathering this summer to discuss, learn about, plan for and celebrate everything All Star! Don’t miss out! We’re thrilled to expand our six Regional Meetings with valuable All-Star Dance specific sessions, giving you even more opportunities to learn from industry pros!

USASF LogoYou’ll want to register at least two coaches from your program so you’ll be able to take advantage of multiple cheer and dance class offerings. Meeting schedules, speaker and class lists and registration information are available online:

Cheer Details | Dance Details

Be active in YOUR governing body for All Star and get involved in everything we’re doing together to advocate for the safety, education and growth of our sport.

Questions? Contact your Regional Director or Regional Dance Ambassador. They can’t wait to talk to you about USASF Regional Meetings!

Regional Directors

  • Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Meetings: Robin Coe | Robin@usasf.net | (203) 214-4645
  • Southeast Meeting: Glenda Broderick | Glenda@usasf.net | (321) 795-9915
  • Midwest Meeting: Amy Clark | AClark@usasf.net | (330) 402-0895
  • West Coast Meeting: Karen Wilson | KWilson@usasf.net | (530) 409-8093
  • Southwest Meeting: Angi Dunham | ADunham@usasf.net | (573) 289-5295

Regional Dance Ambassadors

  • Mid-Atlantic: Diana Hill | diana@usasf.net
  • Northeast: Stephanie Wanamaker | stephanie@usasf.net
  • Southeast: Kinshasa Garrett | kinshasa@usasf.net
  • Midwest: Sheila Trost | sheila@usasf.net
  • West: Regional Director: Karen Wilson | KWilson@usasf.net | (530) 409-8093
  • Southwest: Kandi Stehlik | kandi@usasf.net

2012 USASF Regional Meetings

The USASF has 6 Regional Meetings for attendees to choose from. We are happy to announce the General Schedule to give you an overview of what will take place at each location. Exact topics and speakers will vary by location, however your Regional Director will be happy to assist you with your meeting specifics questions.

USASF LogoCredentialing

Credentialing will be offered at each meeting location. If you or members of your staff have credentials that have already expired or expire during the 2012-2013 season a Regional Meeting is your best opportunity to get it done!

Cheer &  Dance Safety Judge Training and Rules Course

Cheer &  Dance Safety Judge Training and Rules Course will be offered at each location. Judging candidates may register to attend the safety judge training only or are welcome to join us for the Regional Meeting. You must register for the events you want to attend. Coaches are invited (and encouraged) to attend the safety judge training course to audit the Rules Course to gain a better understanding of the rules in cheer and/or dance. There is an additional fee for the cheer rules course (refer to the General Schedule link above for registration fees and deadlines).

All registrations will be done ONLINE.

At our 2012 Regional Meetings, we will have renowned choreographers presenting master classes in Hip Hop and featured speakers for both our Cheer and Dance attendees. We are excited to introduce to you, the featured cheer speakers (listed below) who will be at each of our 6 Regional Meetings. Each one brings a wealth of knowledge to the meeting and is looking forward to sharing information with you as they teach several classes.

Mid-Atlantic Meeting

  • Baltimore, MD
  • July 13-15
  • Featured Speakers – Jeff & Diana Miller, Pro Spirit

Northeast Meeting

  • Hartford, CT
  • July 20-22
  • Featured Speaker – Craig El, Ultimate Athletics

Southeast Meeting

  • Atlanta, GA
  • July 27-29
  • Featured Speaker – Tannaz Emamjomeh, California All Stars

Midwest Meeting

  • Chicago, IL
  • August 3-5
  • Featured Speaker – Orson Sykes, Twist & Shout

West Meeting

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • August 10-12
  • Featured Speaker – Kristen Rosario, Top Gun All Stars

Southwest Meeting

  • Dallas, TX
  • August 17-19
  • Featured Speaker – Happy Hooper, ACE Cheer Company