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The College Stunt Association Announces Season Two All Americans

Memphis, Tenn., (May 31, 2012) – The College STUNT Association, under the leadership of USA Cheer, has announced this seasons All Americans.

USA CheerThis year’s 2012 STUNT All Americans were selected by a committee of coaches from various regions along with two STUNT officials. Nominees for All American need to exhibit superior skills and techniques as well as good game sense and knowledge of STUNT, and be in good academic standing. They also needed to have participated in at least half of the games or tournaments for at least 50 percent of the routines.

“We were extremely impressed with the athleticism of our STUNT All Americans,” says Bill Seely, Executive Director of USA Cheer. “They played a major role in the success of their teams and presented our sport with dignity and grace. As STUNT progresses we are proud to salute the talented athletes who make up our sport.”

Twenty, First Team All Americans were chosen for the 2012 season of STUNT, along with ten Second Team All Americans. More information can be found on http://collegestunt.org.

2011-12 STUNT All American First Team

Name Position Year City, ST University
Michelle Bowles Top Sophomore Toledo, OH Bowling Green State University
Aisha Brandon Top Senior Columbus, OH University of Louisville
Chelsea Campbell Top Junior Tampa, FL Florida State
Kylie Groves Base Sophomore City Heights, CA Sierra College
Danielle Keathley Top Junior The Woodlands, TX Sam Houston State University
Molly Kirkpatrick Top Sophomore Winterville, NC South Carolina
Erica Levy Top Sophomore Marietta, GA South Carolina
Conice Leverett Base Junior College Park, GA Georgia Southern
Sydney Lewis Backspot Junior Artesia, NM Texas A&M
Katie Loos Base Senior Ashburn, VA University of Louisville
Kelsey Morris Top Freshman Elverta, CA Sierra College
Ashlee Newsome Top Freshman McDonough, GA Georgia Southern
Savannah Owen Base Senior Edmond, OK Oklahoma City University
Abbey Pilgrim Top/
Backspot		 Freshman Englewood, OH Bowling Green State University
Lisa Reichardt Top Senior Norman, OK Oklahoma City University
Michelle Smith Top Sophomore Edmond, OK Oklahoma State University
Myranda Stout Base Sophomore Edmond, OK Oklahoma State University
Kaylor Strayhorn Base Senior Friendswood, TX Texas A&M
Sara Treser Base Junior Roscoe, PA West Virginia University
Autumn Veuleman Base Senior Foyil, OK Central Oklahoma 

2011-12 STUNT All American Second Team

Name Position Year City, ST University
Taylor Arlis Top Senior Batavia, IL University of Illinois
Christina Armstrong Backspot Freshman Burbank, CA Glendale College
Ciara Avringer Backspot Senior Canton, GA University of Georgia
Melanie Bartamian Base Freshman Burbank, CA Glendale College
Rayven Bridges Base Junior Hallsville, TX Sam Houston State University
Libby Cervantes Top Senior Oswego, IL University of Illinois
Jennifer Groff Base Sophomore Baltimore, MD West Virginia University
Taylor Hodges Base/ Top Freshman Tampa, FL Florida State
Desiree Maw Backspot Senior Del City, OK Central Oklahoma
Katie Mercer Base Senior Warner Robins, GA University of Georgia

About the Format

STUNT follows a game format with four quarters, including a short half time. These quarters include Partner Stunts, Group Jumps & Tumbling, Pyramids & Tosses, and Team Performance. Players wear uniforms that identify them by number. Within each quarter, teams perform skill sequences of varying levels of difficulty, technical execution and synchronization. The fourth quarter is the “Team Performance” which allows teams to incorporate their entire team’s arsenal into a choreographed routine. Two to six teams compete simultaneously in head-to-head competition.

Cheerleaders, coaches, and parents can visit http://collegestunt.org to learn more about STUNT, the College STUNT Association and its initiatives.

About USA Cheer

The USA Federation for Sport Cheering is a not-for profit organization and is the national governing body for all disciplines of cheerleading. USA Cheer exists to serve the entire cheer community, including club cheering (All Star), traditional school based cheer programs and the new sport of “STUNT.” USA Cheer has three primary objectives: help grow and develop interest and participation in Cheer throughout the United States; promote safety and safety education for cheer in the United States; and represent the United States of America in international cheer competitions.

For more information, contact Sheila Noone at 901-251-5959.

The College Stunt Association Announces Season Two All Americans

Inside Cheerleading: 2011 Collegiate All American Team

ATLANTA, GEORGIA- Inside Cheerleading Magazine is proud to announce the 2011 Collegiate All-American Team, featuring some of the most talented collegiate cheerleaders in the country. Each year, Inside Cheerleading Magazine names the team after evaluating nominations from college cheerleading coaches coast to coast. The recipients of the recognition are featured in the current issue (June/July 2011) of Inside Cheerleading.

“We are so excited to honor a group of collegiate athletes who represent the highest standards,” says Shane Womack Director of Marketing for Inside Cheerleading. “It’s no easy task to narrow the selections down to the twenty cheerleaders who best exemplify the all-around collegiate image.”

The current issue of Inside Cheerleading Magazine that features the Collegiate All-American team can be purchased on newsstands around the country and at insidecheerleading.com. We congratulate the members of Inside Cheerleading Magazine’s 2011 Collegiate All-American Team!

Inside Cheerleading Magazine’s 2011 Collegiate All-American Team:

  • Inside Cheerleading Collegiate All American TeamAdrianna Rodriguez, University of Delaware
    • notable: 2nd place at nationals for the past three years
  • Aleksandar Kociski, Hofstra University
    • notable: three-time national champion
  • Ryan Martin, University of Alabama
    • notable: UCA High School and College National Champion
  • Austin West, Morehead State
    • notable: high school and college national champion
  • Bethany Jackson, Stephen F. Austin
    • notable: GSSA All-State Team Cheerleader of the Year
  • Caitlin Seabrook, University of Alabama
    • notable: 2011 Divison IA National Champion
  • Cortney Laughlin, Columbus State
    • notable: two UCA national titles, Team USA All Girl World Champion
  • Danielle Walden, UCF
    • notable: 2009-2011 nationals team member
  • Emily Hamblin, Avila University
    • notable: ranked 1st nationally in seven competitions
  • Gary Goforth, Columbus State University
    • notable: 2011 UCA Partner Stunt Champion
  • Jonesheia Hall, Morehead State
    • notable: two-time UCA All-Girl Division I National Champions
  • Kelsey Collins, LSU
    • notable: 2010-2011 nationals team member
  • Macey Cooley, Shelton State
    • notable: 2011 UCA National Champion
  • Kristen Fischer, Indiana University
    • notable: UCA College Nationals All-girl Division I runner-up
  • Megan Trammell, University of Georgia
    • notable: UGA cheerleading captain
  • Sarah Masters, University of Kentucky
    • notable: two-time UCA National Champion Division 1A
  • Savannah Sibley, Hawaii Pacific University
    • notable: three-time NCA National Champion
  • Shawna Lykins, San Diego State University
    • notable: three-time USA Collegiate National Champion
  • Stacey Piatek, San Diego State University
    • notable: three-time USA All-girl Division 1 National Champion
  • Olivia Rink, University of Kentucky
    • notable: 2010 UCA National Champion

About Inside Cheerleading magazine

Inside Cheerleading Magazine is a bi-monthly publication for today’s cheerleader, coach, gym owner, and industry member. Featuring the inside scoop on cheerleading with in-depth articles, behind-the-scenes competition coverage, profiles of programs, product reviews, and the latest news, iC is the source for all things cheer. Inside Cheerleading is produced by Inside Publications, which also publishes Inside Gymnastics magazine and Inside Volleyball magazine.

Inside Cheerleading 2011 Collegiate All American Team

The College Stunt Association Announces Inaugural All Americans

Memphis, Tenn., (June 1, 2011) – The College STUNT Association, under the leadership of USA Cheer, has announced their All Americans for their inaugural STUNT season. All Americans were chosen by a committee of coaches from various regions along with two STUNT officials.

A new competitive team sport that has derived from traditional cheerleading, STUNT removes the crowd-leading and focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer, which include the partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, jumps and tumbling skills. STUNT has been designed with the goal of being considered for NCAA Emerging Sport status and to ultimately satisfy Title IX’s requirements for intercollegiate sport.

Coaches from the 22 teams that participated in the first season of STUNT were invited to nominate two athletes from their teams to be All Americans. Nominees for All Americans needed to exhibit superior skills and techniques as well as good game sense and knowledge of STUNT, and be in good academic standing. They also needed to have participated in at least half of the games or tournaments for at least 50 percent of the routine.

“We were extremely impressed with the athleticism of these first ever STUNT All Americans,” says Bill Seely, Executive Director of USA Cheer. “They played a major role in the success of their teams and presented our new sport with dignity and grace.”

Twenty All Americans were chosen for the 2011 season of STUNT, along with eight Honorable Mentions. More information can be found on http://collegestunt.org.

2010-11 STUNT All-American Team

  • Aisha Brandon (Senior) – University of Louisville
  • Stacey Bryner (Senior) – North Carolina State University
  • Samantha Carlton (Junior) – Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo
  • Gabriela Cisneros (Junior) – University of Florida
  • Heather Costa (Senior) – Framingham State University
  • Ashley Cottrell (Junior) – Morgan State University
  • Janee Demery (Senior) – Georgia Southern University
  • Courtney Fernandez (Senior) – Methodist University
  • Natalie Finney (Junior) – Oklahoma State University
  • Jenna Fischer (Senior) – University of Georgia
  • Dani Keathley (Freshman) – Sam Houston State University
  • Ashley Lanphere (Senior) – North Carolina State University
  • Nicole Legere (Freshman) – Framingham State University
  • Lauren Lock (Senior) – Texas A&M
  • Amanda Ross (Sophomore) – Morgan State University
  • Felicia Rousseau (Sophomore) – Stonehill College
  • Nicole Shaw (Junior) – Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo
  • Lindsey Sitzlar (Senior) – University of Louisville
  • Madison Thibault (Senior) – Slippery Rock University
  • Kayla Wheatley (Senior) – Georgia Southern University

2010-11 STUNT All-American Team Honorable Mentions

  • Ciara Auringer (Junior) – University of Georgia
  • Chastity Chapman (Freshman) – Methodist University
  • Ashley Daignault (Freshman) – University of Central Oklahoma
  • Andrea Dearing (Sophomore) – Sam Houston State University
  • Ashley Engelbert (Freshman) – University of Florida
  • Amanda Estes (Freshman) – University of Central Oklahoma
  • Amy Haraden (Senior) – Stonehill College
  • Lexie Novosad (Freshman) – Oklahoma State University

About STUNT

A total of 22 teams participated in the inaugural season of STUNT this year and plans are already underway for the 2012 season. The STUNT season began in January 2011, and culminated with the National Championship in Daytona Beach following the NCA Collegiate Cheerleading Championship. Additional teams that participated in games this season include Methodist University, Adams State College, California Baptist University, University of Central Oklahoma, Morehead State University, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State University, San Diego State University, Slippery Rock University, Stonehill College, Temple University, Texas A & M University, University of Georgia, University of Florida, University of North Carolina and West Virginia University.

About the Format

STUNT follows a game format with four quarters, including a short half time. These quarters include Partner Stunts, Group Jumps & Tumbling, Pyramids & Tosses, and Team Performance. Players wear uniforms that identify them by number. Within each quarter, teams perform skill sequences of varying levels of difficulty, technical execution and synchronization. The fourth quarter is the “Team Performance” which allows teams to incorporate their entire team’s arsenal into a choreographed routine. Two to six teams compete simultaneously in head-to-head competition.

Cheerleaders, coaches, and parents can visit http://collegestunt.org to learn more about STUNT, the College STUNT Association and its initiatives.

About USA Cheer

The USA Federation for Sport Cheering is a not-for profit organization and is the national governing body for all disciplines of cheerleading. USA Cheer exists to serve the entire cheer community, including club cheering (All Star), traditional school based cheer programs and the new sport of “STUNT.” USA Cheer has three primary objectives: help grow and develop interest and participation in Cheer throughout the United States; promote safety and safety education for cheer in the United States; and represent the United States of America in international cheer competitions.

For more information, contact Sheila Noone at 901-251-5959.

The College Stunt Association Announces Inaugural All Americans

Louisville Powers to First Stunt National Champion Title at Inaugural Stunt National Championship in Daytona Beach

Six collegiate teams competed in the first-ever STUNT National Championship; Next step for new sport is NCAA Emerging Sport Status application.

Memphis, Tenn. (April 13, 2011)- The University of Louisville emerged victorious at the inaugural STUNT National Championship this past weekend, with a score of 48 points followed by NC State with 32. USA Cheer, the national governing body for all forms of cheerleading, hosted the first STUNT National Championship this past weekend in Daytona Beach, FL. The STUNT National Championship capped off the first season for the new sport, which will be applying for NCAA Emerging Sport Status this June.

The six collegiate teams that competed in the final event of the season were Framingham State College, Georgia Southern University, Morgan State University, North Carolina State University, University of Louisville and Cal Poly. Full coverage of the event can be seen on http://collegestunt.org.

“STUNT was an excellent addition for the University of Louisville sports roster this year. We were thrilled to be a part of the inaugural National STUNT Championship and to take home the first National Champion title,” says Misty Hodges, coach of the winning University of Louisville STUNT team. “Our school has been incredibly supportive and we hope this will indeed reach emerging sport status with the NCAA.”

A new competitive team sport that has derived from traditional cheerleading, STUNT removes the crowd-leading and focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer, which include the partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, jumps and tumbling skills. STUNT has been designed with the goal of being considered for NCAA Emerging Sport status and to ultimately satisfy Title IX’s requirements for intercollegiate sport.

A total of 22 teams participated in the inaugural season of STUNT this year and plans are already underway for the 2012 season. The STUNT season began in January 2011, and culminated with the National Championship in Daytona Beach following the NCA Collegiate Cheerleading Championship. Additional teams that participated in games this season include Methodist University, Adams State College, California Baptist University, University of Central Oklahoma, Morehead State University, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State University, San Diego State University, Slippery Rock University, Stonehill College, Temple University, Texas A & M University, University of Georgia, University of Florida, University of North Carolina and West Virginia University.

USA Cheer plans to present STUNT to the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics this June to be considered an official NCAA emerging sport. “The first STUNT season has been a huge success, well received by teams, schools and fans. The competitive spirit and fan support at the events is evidence that STUNT is becoming increasingly popular and important in communities across the country,” said USA Cheer Executive Director, Bill Seely.

There are several additional schools considering the addition of STUNT to their sports rosters for 2012. STUNT provides new opportunities for the more than one million traditional and all star cheerleaders of high school age in the United States that are looking to utilize their talents and skills at the college level in a varsity sport format.

Cheerleaders, coaches, and parents can visit www.collegestunt.org to learn more about STUNT, the College STUNT Association and its initiatives.

About the Format

STUNT follows a game format with four quarters, including a short half time. These quarters include Partner Stunts, Group Jumps & Tumbling, Pyramids & Tosses, and Team Performance. Players wear uniforms that identify them by number.

Within each quarter, teams perform skill sequences of varying levels of difficulty, technical execution and synchronization. The fourth quarter is the “Team Performance” which allows teams to incorporate their entire team’s arsenal into a choreographed routine. Two to six teams compete simultaneously in head-to-head competition.

About USA Cheer

The USA Federation for Sport Cheering is a not-for profit organization and is the national governing body for all disciplines of cheerleading. USA Cheer exists to serve the entire cheer community, including club cheering (All Star), traditional school based cheer programs and the new sport of “STUNT.” USA Cheer has three primary objectives: help grow and develop interest and participation in Cheer throughout the United States; promote safety and safety education for cheer in the United States; and represent the United States of America in international cheer competitions.

For more information, contact Sheila Noone at 901-251-5959.

USA Cheer – Stunt Championship Press Release

USA Cheer: Cheer’s New Sport “Stunt” Reaches Major Milestone for NCAA Emerging Sport Status (Updated)

Georgia State University is the 21st team to join the emerging sport initiative.

Memphis, Tenn. (October 2010) – USA Cheer, the national governing body (NGB) for all forms of cheerleading, is pleased to announce that 21 universities have now committed to instituting “Stunt” as a spring sport for 2011.

Stunt, a new competition sport designed to be considered for NCAA Emerging Sport status, launched in September and has also been tailored to follow Title IX’s requirements for intercollegiate sport.

To qualify as an emerging sport, there must be 20 or more varsity teams and/or competitive teams that currently exist on college campuses in that sport. Securing 21 teams for the 2011 Stunt season ensures that USA Cheer will have sufficient participation to meet this criteria.

“The college community is quickly embracing Stunt,” says Bill Seely, Executive Director of USA Cheer. “The Stunt format is dynamic and challenging, and uses the skill set of cheerleading in an entirely new and exciting way. We are extremely gratified by the positive reaction Stunt has received, and look forward to showcasing the talent of the Stunt athletes.”

There are several additional schools considering the addition of Stunt to their sports rosters in the next few months. Stunt provides opportunities for the more than 800,000 cheerleaders of high school age in the United States that are looking for an athletic opportunity at the college level.

University Teams Participating in Stunt

  • University of Louisville
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
  • California Polytechnic State University
  • Morgan State University
  • University of Memphis
  • Valdosta State University
  • Bridgewater State University
  • University of Georgia Club Team
  • Ohio State University Club Team
  • West Virginia University Club Team
  • Michigan State University Club Team
  • University of Illinois Club Team
  • University of North Carolina Club Team
  • Penn State University
  • North Carolina State University
  • Morehead State University
  • Georgia College and State University
  • Macon State University
  • Methodist University
  • Fredonia State University (beginning with 2012 season)

About USA Cheer

The USA Federation for Sport Cheering is a not-for profit organization and is the national governing body for all disciplines of cheerleading. USA Cheer exists to serve the entire cheer community, including club cheering (All Star), traditional school based cheer programs and the new sport of “Stunt.” USA Cheer has three primary objectives: help grow and develop interest and participation in Cheer throughout the United States; promote safety and safety education for cheer in the United States; and represent the United States of America in international cheer competitions.

Description of Stunt

Each Stunt game will comprise four quarters in the following categories: Partner Stunts, Jumps and Group Tumbling, Tosses and Pyramids, and Team Routine. Within each quarter, teams will perform skill sequences of varying levels of difficulty, technical execution and synchronization. Anyone who follows sports will be able to follow Stunt. Teams compete simultaneously, and the head-to-head format simplifies the scoring process, allowing fans to track the results of the competition as each round is completed. Because of the new format, teams will have records and national rankings, which will determine their post season play, much like other sports. In addition, post season play can be tracked by the fans, much like “March Madness.” For more information on Stunt, visit http://usacheer.net.

About NCAA Emerging Sport Status

NCAA Emerging Sport Status requires a sport to provide additional athletic opportunities for female students, involve physical exertion with the purpose of competition, have standardized rules with a scoring system ratified by a governing body and have regularly scheduled competitions.

About Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions where the federal government provides financial assistance. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in athletics in the offering of participation opportunities, athletic benefits and resources, and scholarships.

For more information, contact Sheila Noone at 901-251-5959.

USA Cheer – 22 Teams Press Release

Note – A correction was released stating “Georgia State University has had to withdraw from Stunt for the first year. Attached is the correction to the release.”

USA Cheer – Updated Press Release