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NACCC Executive Committee Election Results 2012

Following the summer elections, the current NACCC Executive Committee members are:

  • NACCC LogoBrian Barnhart, Woodlands Elite
  • Theapia Best, NJ Spirit Explosion
  • Kimberly Dickenson, Cheer Express Allstars and Tumbling, Inc.
  • USASF LogoCraig El, Ultimate Athletics
  • Cherokee Greendeer, Green Bay Elite
  • Bret Hanson, Spirit of Texas
  • Jeff LeForce, Oklahoma Twisters
  • Michael May, Stealth All Stars
  • Carlos Onofre, West Coast Rush
  • Cheryl Pasinato, East Celebrity Elite
  • Tanya Roesel, Midwest Cheer Elite
  • TJ Sawyer, EC Cats
  • 1 Position TBD

More information can be found on 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

NACCC: Attention: All Star Coaches, Athletes and Families

The members of the NACCC, along with Les Stella and Jim Chadwick met on a conference call Thursday to discuss the actions of the USASF Board and the new rules they put in place on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012. Specifically, concerns were addressed to the new limitations of tumbling skills allowed in Worlds Divisions.

The members of the NACCC are all gym owners and coaches. It is our goal to share the voice of not only ourselves, but also that of our colleagues and athletes. It was a general consensus that the way in which these new rulings were decided and then communicated (or lack thereof) fell out of line in the vision of the “voice” of our industry.

Three proposals were drawn up, which will be brought back to the USASF Board for their consideration of compromise. Please keep in mind that the USASF rulings and the new NACCC proposals of compromise have been created with the best interest of our athletes at heart. Although many disagree with the rulings handed down on Wednesday, it is our duty to remain professional and communicate our opinions in the appropriate forums. We appreciate and value the opinions we have heard, and hope that the integrity of our sport will thrive forward.

Sincerely,

Members of the NACCC:

Elaine Pascale & Joelle Antico (World Cup), Victor & Kristin Rosario (Top Gun) Morton Bergue (Cheergyms.com), Kathy Penree (CNY Storm), John Hebert (POWER), Roger Schonder (Stingrays), Debbie Love, Jamie Parrish (GA Allstars), Cheryl Pasinato (East Celebrity Elite), Theapia Best (Spirit Explosion), Brett Hansen (Spirit of Texas), Julie Gillaspie (Cheer Central Suns), TJ Sawyer (EC Cats), Tanya Roesel (Midwest Cheer Elite), Craig El (Ultimate Athletics), Kimberly Dickenson (Cheer Express), Cherokee Greendeer (Green Bay Elite), Jeff LeForce (Oklahoma Twisters), Becky Herrera (CheerForce)

National Advisory Board Nominees

The NAB is the democratically elected Board within the USASF that determines the agenda for the organization moving forward. Virtually every major initiative of the USASF in the past 5 years started with, or was significantly improved by, the work of the NAB.

USASF LogoThere was a primary election this year because of the large number (64) of nominated and qualified candidates. With 880 total votes cast, the election was very close in every race.

Please join me in congratulating the finalists for election to the USASF National Advisory Board (NAB).

Midwest Region:

  • Nicki Baker – Nebraska Cheer Center
  • Keith Johnston – N.E.O. Cheer & Dance
  • Michelle Reisdorf – Ultimate Athletics

West Region:

  • Amy Grey – Desert Elite
  • Raul Lerma – Nor Cal Elite
  • Derick Paterson – Cheergyms.com

Northeast Region:

  • Tara Cain – Maryland Twisters
  • Lee Grobstein – Star Athletics
  • Tim Morgan – USA! All Stars

Southeast Region:

  • Kyle Bright – Stingray All Stars
  • Cory Hines – Top Gun All Stars
  • Sean Sutton – CheerForce One

Southwest Region:

  • Brad Habermel – Cheer Athletics
  • Erin Johnson – Spring Creek Athletics
  • David Urmie – Tribe Cheer

Affiliates:

  • Dawnn Doychak – First Friday
  • Kevin Jones – Spirit Innovations
  • Jason Silverman – Powerful Words
  • Shane Womack – Inside Cheerleading

Event Producers:

  • Craig Davis – World Spirit Federation
  • Darren DeMoss – WSA
  • Matt Goto – Varsity All-Star/USA
  • Karen Halterman – NCA/NDA
  • Ann Lehrmann – Cheer & Dance Extreme
  • Tres LeTard – Varsity All-Star
  • Mike Pare – Spirit Cheer
  • Tara Patton – The JAM Brands
  • Elizabeth (Liz) Rossetti – Americheer
  • Mike Stamper – American Cheer & Dance Academy (ACDA)

Voting will begin on Monday, January 9th and close at 5 pm PST on Wednesday, January 25th.

Recognizing the strong qualifications and desire of every candidate to contribute to the USASF , those not voted to the NAB will be invited to participate on their USASF Regional Advisory Board (RAB) charged with guiding the implementation of important USASF programs locally.

Jim Chadwick

President

World Spirit Federation 2011-12

World Spirit Federation’s Indy Showdown took place on December 10-11 in Indianapolis, IN. This event had 216 All*Star Cheer teams compete and was a qualifier for Cheer Worlds. Paid Bids were awarded to:

  • Green Bay Elite “Lime” (Senior Small L5)
  • GymTyme Allstars “Black” (International Coed L5)
  • Ultimate Athletics “Prodigy” (Senior Large Coed L5)

World Spirit Federation LogoAt Large Bids were awarded to:

  • American Elite “Celebrity “(Senior Medium L5)
  • A-Towne Dynasty Allstars “Legends “(Senior Large Coed L5)
  • Bowling Green Cheer Force (International Coed L5)
  • Cheer Command “Generals” (Senior Small L5)
  • GymTyme Allstars “Pink Ladies” (International L5)
  • GymTyme Allstars “Platinum” (Senior Medium Coed L5)
  • ICE Allstars “Lightning” (Senior Small Coed L5)
  • Midwest Cheer Elite “Diamondkatz” (Senior Small Coed L5)
  • Woodlands Elite “Generals” (Senior Medium L5)

Event Page | World Spriit Federation 2011 Results

The event had 216 All*Star Cheer Teams in 44 Divisions for an average of 4.91 teams per division.

All*Star Cheer By Level

  • Level 1 – 21 Teams in 6 Divisions (3.50 Average)
  • Level 2 – 57 Teams in 7 Divisions (8.14)
  • Level 3 – 43 Teams in 9 Divisions (4.78)
  • Level 4 – 34 Teams in 8 Divisions (4.25)
  • Level 4.2 – 4 Teams in 2 Divisions (2.00)
  • Restricted – 10 Teams in 2 Divisions (5.00)
  • Level 5 – 45 Teams in 9 Divisions (5.00)
  • Special Needs – 2 Teams in 1 Divisions (2.00)

All*Star Cheer By Age

  • Tiny – 1 Team in 1 Division (1.00 Average)
  • Mini – 14 Teams in 3 Divisions (4.67)
  • Youth – 38 Teams in 7 Divisions (5.43)
  • Junior – 53 Teams in 11 Divisions (4.82)
  • Senior – 103 Teams in 19 Divisions (5.42)
  • Open – 5 Teams in 2 Divisions (2.50)
  • Special Needs – 2 Teams in 1 Divisions (2.00)