The Cheerleading Worlds launched in 2004 and The Dance Worlds in 2007. This international phenomenon draws top talent from the four corners of the globe. Check out the Worlds Championship History here.
USASF: The Cheerleading Worlds Cup Race
View the standings for the Worlds Cup Race, where Level 5 and 6 cheer teams earn points towards Paid or At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading World Championship!
USASF: Video Qualifications at Worlds
Any U.S. Junior dance team that would like to receive a bid to compete in the Junior Division at The Dance World Championship in 2019 may submit a video for qualification. Up to 6 U.S. teams (limited to one team per program) are selected to receive At-Large bids in the Junior Division.
Video submission deadline: March 3, 2019. Click here for more details.
Any Exceptional Athlete team that would like to receive a bid to perform at the 2019 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds may submit a video for qualification. Up to five (5) Cheer teams and up to five (5) Dance teams will be selected to receive At-Large bids to perform at Worlds.
Video submission deadline: March 3, 2019. Click here for more details.
USASF: Who is Going to Worlds?
The list of talented teams who have qualified for The Cheerleading and Dance World Championship is growing every week! See who earned bids.
USASF: L6 Credentialing for Cheer
The USASF has added a Level 6 Credentialing session in Dallas the day before NCA All-Star Nationals begins. For additional information and to register click here.
- Thursday February 28th, 1:00pm-9:00pm CST
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – Room TDB
650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
USASF: Cheer and Dance Rules Updates ….Coming Soon
We’re approaching the time of year that USASF posts an early release of the Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grid for the following season. We’re carefully watching how the current season’s Age Grid and Rules are helping our members as any new updates are considered. At the same time, the USASF Rules Committees are monitoring changes that other national and international cheer and dance rules organizations are making, and they’re weighing whether or not those changes would be in the best interest for USASF members to adopt.
Additionally, every two years is a cheer rules change year (as is 2019-2020) which makes for a much more involved process of reviewing two years of submissions and feedback from our members. The USASF Cheer Rules Committee has been meeting and working for months on the rules and age grid and we are excited to share with the membership the updates for the 2019-2020 season which continue to encourage athlete safety, longevity and growth.
Later this month, the Cheer and Dance Rules Teams will host and record webinars outlining updates for the 2019-2020 season. The recordings will be available for members who were unable to attend live, and supporting documents will be posted on the rules website and in The Connection.
USASF: January Disciplinary Report
The USASF Disciplinary Committee has posted its report of member non-compliance concerns that were addressed in December. Reports will be posted each month during the 2018-19 season.
USASF: Triple AAA Challenge
Education and awareness is KEY in preventing child abuse and sexual exploitation! We challenge you to pause before you post and think Triple AAA: Is it Athletic? Is it Age Appropriate? What does it Amplify? Post thoughtfully in social media using #ThisIsAllStar and #usasfATHLETES1st. Visit the Athletes 1st resources (login required) in The Connection to learn more.
USASF: Athletes 1st
In January we introduced you to the Athletes 1st Initiative, an awareness campaign that equips you with tools to supply to your athletes; all with the purpose of empowering athletes to protect themselves anywhere they are.
Visit the Athletes 1st resources (login required) in The Connection to view tips, videos and other items to learn more on how to protect your athletes on and off the floor! #usasfATHLETES1st
USASF: Save the Date and Join Us This Summer
USASF National Meeting
The first annual USASF National Meeting in 2018 was a huge success! Your input for the 2019 National Meeting asked for a destination location, dates before back to school, and the convenience and cost saving benefits of being able to travel ONCE for multiple coach conferences. Travel to Las Vegas for the IEP or Varsity U Vegas Coaches Conference and STAY in Las Vegas for the USASF National Meeting! More details will be coming soon!
Save the Date
- August 5-6, 2019
- Las Vegas, NV
USASF: Healthy Kids Challenge Recipients
The USASF Leadership Team is pleased to announce the athletes who participated in the BOLT and MARCH workshops and have been selected to present their success stories of the 2019 Healthy Kids Challenge. Created by Tufts University, the HKOS Challenge teaches youth to create and lead projects in their program, school or community that encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits.
The newly selected Athlete Presenters will receive advanced leadership training and an invitation to present their projects during one of the Regional Advisory Board meetings to be held via video conference this summer. Congratulations
- Marina Giammettei (USA Wildcats)
- Kaylee Ojala (Energizers)
- Ashleigh Johnson (Royalty Athletix)
- Skylar Wechsler (The California All Stars)
USASF: Celebrating 1 Year of The Connection
February marks the 1-year anniversary of your exclusive online community, The Connection. Coming later this month we’ll take you through the ‘numbers’ on your Top Contributors, Resources Shared, Popular Discussions, and Search Terms. The Connection is your place to have conversations, find member-only resources, ask questions, get advice and connect directly with USASF Staff and members about everything All Star.
USASF: Are You Election Ready?
Cheer and Dance National Advisory Board elections are coming up! Eligible members as of February 15 will receive a ballot on February 21. Voting closes on February 28. We will announce the newly elected members in the March Newsletter early March.
USASF: Membership Policy Updates for 2019-2020
The Membership Team hosted a webinar on February 5th to review updates to the Professional Responsibility Code for the 2019-2020 season. The recording is available for members who were unable to attend live, and supporting documents will be posted in The Connection.
Click here to view the recording. (Requires login)
USASF Cheer Rules/Age Grid Release and Membership Policy Update
Dear USASF Coach and Owner Members:
We’re approaching the time of year that USASF posts an early release of the Cheer and Dance Rules and Age Grid and Membership Policies for the following season. We’re carefully watching how the current season’s Age Grid and Rules are helping our members as any new updates are considered. At the same time, the USASF Rules Committees are monitoring changes that other national and international cheer and dance rules organizations are making, and they’re weighing whether or not those changes would be in the best interest for USASF members to adopt. Likewise, the Membership Team is reviewing the member policies and guidelines of other youth sports National Governing Bodies to ensure we are fully supporting our Athletes 1st initiative, aligning with best practices and being compliant with the law.
Additionally, every two years is a cheer rules change year (as is 2019-2020) which makes for a much more involved process of reviewing two years of submissions and feedback from our members. The USASF Cheer Rules Committee has been meeting and working for months on the rules and age grid and we are excited to share with the membership the updates for the 2019-2020 season which continue to encourage athlete safety, longevity and growth.
Here is the timeline for communication of all of the above:
Next week: The Membership Team will host and record a webinar on February 5 at 12pm Eastern to review updates to the Professional Responsibility Code for the 2019-2020 season. The recording will be available for members who were unable to attend live, and supporting documents will be posted in The Connection. Click here to register. Not sure you can make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recorded session.
Later in February: The Cheer and Dance Rules Teams will host and record webinars outlining updates for the 2019-2020 season. The recordings will be available for members who were unable to attend live, and supporting documents will be posted on the rules website and in The Connection on Thursday.
Please attend the webinars if at all possible so that you can ask questions during the discussions as time permits. The webinars will also give you a first glimpse at Membership Policies, Rules and Age Grids before the documents are posted. We hope the webinars will help with interpretation, understanding and clarity.
If you can’t attend live, you’ll have access to the recordings, followed by the documents posted on our websites. We look forward to connecting with you in February!