The All Star Gym Association has invited all All Star Gym Owners and Coaches to a Town Hall Meeting to be held at the Swan Hotel on April 26, 2012.
More information is available on AllStarGymAssociation.org.
ASGA Coach’s Town Hall Meeting
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Starting from Scratch: Worlds Bids via Points
This article is a follow up to Starting from Scratch: Bids to Year End Championships via Points. This article will focus on a way to implement the points system as a way to qualify for Worlds. The summary is this plan would keep Paid Bids, convert Event Producers currently awarding Partial bids to awarding Paid Bids, thus eliminating Partial Bids, and would not award any At Large bids at events. At Large bids would be awarded to the teams based on the Year End Rankings.
Earning Points & Qualifying
- Points would be awarded at events from September 1st though March 31st. Teams would be eligible for Points only if the gym, all listed team coaches, and all team members were USASF members prior to event.
- The Year End Ranking would be the standings on April 1st.
- The Year End Ranking would only consider the 5 best events for each team, per division. If the exact same team competed in multiple divisions the points earned in each division would be tracked separately.
- 1-day events would award 2 points for each team defeated. 2-day events would award 3 points per team defeated.
- Points would only be awarded to the Top 3 teams in divisions of 9 teams or less and the Top 5 teams in divisions with 10 or more teams. EPs would be have more freedom in combining division of the same Age and Level to increase the depth of competition.
- Event Producers could award double points at all events with more than 200 All*Star Cheer teams in attendance, based on the prior season’s results. If an EP doesn’t have an event with 200 or more teams, 1 event could be selected to award double points.
- Events with 100 or more teams that do not award double points could award a 5 point Grand Champion Bonus to the single highest scoring team of each event.
- For Senior divisions 30 teams would be allowed at Worlds and the number of teams going to Worlds via points would be dependent on the number of Paid Bids awarded in each division.
- Initial performance order would be determined by points. Byes would also be determined by points, regardless of Paid Bid status.
- For International divisions 15 American teams would be allowed at Worlds and the number of teams going to Worlds via points would be dependent on the number of Paid Bids awarded in each division.
My Reasoning
This would allow divisions at Worlds to be limited to a predetermined number of teams, consisting of teams that did well at bid giving events and teams that beat several teams throughout the season. I believe this will provide the best mix of teams competing for the World title.
The USASF would get additional funding because the Event Producers would purchase the points they awarded from the USASF. Since the money raised through the points would only need to replace the money associated with teams on At Large bids the Points would be able to cost less than if money awards were based on Points.
Brandon All Stars Coaches Camp
Hands on training from some of the TOP Stunting and Tumbling Coaches in the Country!
Learn the safety progressions for each skill at every level
- Who: Brandon All-Stars STAFF!!!
- What: Stunts and Tumbling Safety and Progressions Levels 1-5
- When: June 8, 9, 10
- Where: Brandon All-Stars
- Why: Because WE want our Sport SAFE!
- Cost: $50 for all 3 days or $20 per day
Brandon All-Stars has grown to be recognized as one of the TOP all-star programs in the country. We pride ourselves on having some of the top coaches at each level and we consistently ask our athletes to demonstrate solid technique in both stunting and tumbling. There has recently been a demand in our industry for coaches education and we invite you to join us to learn our techniques and share your own!
We will mainly focus on stunt and tumbling technique progression as well as hands on spotting techniques.
Special guest Physical Therapist will come in and talk about strength and conditioning programs to keep your kids safe throughout the season.
Special guest Gymnastics coach will also be on hand to break down any tumbling skills you may have questions about as well as demonstrate body shape recognition and discuss “hands off” coaching.
We look forward to a GREAT weekend with others who share OUR love for Cheerleading! Please visit www.Brandonallstars.com for MORE INFORMATION!
Shea Crawford
shea@brandonallstars.com or 813-787-1106
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Starting from Scratch: Grand Championship Invitations via Points
This article is a follow up to Starting from Scratch: Bids to Year End Championships via Points. This article will focus on how I would implement the points system without worrying about existing year end events such as Worlds, All Levels, and US Finals.
I would have an end of the year championship for all ages and levels that I’ll refer to as the Grand Championship for the time being. Qualifying for the Grand Championship Finals would be done by competing at a Grand Championship Regional and qualifying for the Grand Championship Regional would be done by earning points throughout the season as described in Starting from Scratch: Bids to Year End Championships via Points. To address the bullets in the initial article:
Options for Awarding/Earning Points
- Points would be awarded at events from September 1st though March 31st. Teams would be eligible for Points only if the gym, all listed team coaches, and all team members were members prior to event.
- Teams would earn points for each team defeated as long as the team finished in the Top 3 in divisions of 9 or fewer or the Top 5 in divisions of 10 or more. Event Producers would be have more freedom in combining division of the same Age and Level to increase the depth of competition.
- At 1-Performance events, teams would earn 2 points per team defeated. At 2-Performance events, teams would earn 3 points per team defeated.
- Events with 200 or more All*Star Cheer teams would have the option of awarding double points.
- Event Producers without an event of 200 or more teams would be able to choose 1 event to award double points.
- Events with 100 or more teams that do not award double points could award a 5 point Grand Champion Bonus to the single highest scoring team of each event.
Options for Qualifying for the Postseason
- The Top 12 teams per division in the Regional Year End Rankings will qualify for the Grand Championship Regionals. The Year End Rankings will only consider the best 5 events per team.
- Events awarding double points would also be able to award the overall event Grand Champion an invitation to the Grand Championship Regionals. These invitations will be awarded in addition to the Top 12 per division.
Options for Awarding Money
- No money will be awarded for teams to attend the Grand Championship Regionals. All teams attending the Grand Championship Finals will be awarded money.
- Grand Championship Regional Champions will receive Paid Bids to the Grand Championship Finals.
Grand Championship Regionals and Finals
- Each Region will host a Grand Championship Regional solely for the teams in that Region. The site of the Grand Championship Regional can change year to year. The Regions would mirror the Regions used by the governing body for other purposes.
- Divisions at the Grand Championship Regionals and Finals would put Small, Large, Coed, All Girl , Small Gym and Large Gym teams in one division based on their Age and Level only. (Please note qualifying for the Grand Championship Regionals would be by divisions with Small/Large and Coed/All Girl splits).
- The Top 3 teams in each division of the Grand Championship Regionals will advance to the Grand Championship Finals.
- Grand Championship Regionals would be the 1st and 2nd weekends of April, excluding Easter. The Grand Championship Finals would be the 1st weekend of May.
The 2012 Worlds Video on Demand
The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds Video On Demand & LIVE STEAM is now available at www.USASF.net
You can also Click Here to be taken directly to the sign in screen
Do you have friends, family or other program/studio members can’t come to The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds? We are offering several options to see ALL 3 days of action from every venue. Video on Demand & Live Stream are 2 of the ways your family, friends and other program members can enjoy The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds action.
Option 1: Video on Demand Service
Video on Demand Service is a 1 year subscription that will be offered at $35 prepaid and $45 the day of the event. (This IS NOT a live feed) All of the routines from each venue will be posted approximately 1 – 2 hours after their performance. This service also includes access to the Worlds Video Archive (2008-2011) including bonus features and multi camera footage from the ESPN production truck. This package price is $35 prepaid and $45 the day of the event.
Option 2: Video on Demand & LIVE STEAM Combo Pack
The Video on Demand & LIVE STEAM Combo Pack package includes the Video on Demand Service (above) PLUS access to a LIVE EVENT STREAM. The Live Stream will be broadcast from all 3 of The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds venues each day. Enjoy the LIVE FEED from a computer, mobile device or web enabled TV. This package price is $50.
Option 3: Worlds LIVE STEAM Mobile
Enjoy The 2012 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds LIVE STEAM action from your iPhone, iPad, Android or IOS device. All smart phone types will be supported. This package price is $25.
For more details go to www.USASF.net or Click Here to be taken directly to the sign in screen.
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