February has come and gone, bringing an in person Cheersport and virtual NCA. IASF announced it is working to secure dates in September 2021 for the annual World Championship event. Les Stella made several announcements in 1 Facebook post. IASF was moved under ICU ICU moved out of the Varsity office Les did not make… Continue reading In Review – February 2021
Author: Spirit
USASF and IASF World Championship Clarification
To all USASF Members: We are aware of the recent announcement by IASF concerning the World Championship and the potential for a date in September along with virtual, in person and hybrid options. This announcement does not change ANYTHING for our 2021 Cheerleading and Dance Worlds event in May. Specifically: All U.S. and non-U.S. teams can… Continue reading USASF and IASF World Championship Clarification
WDYT: Missed Connection
Scenario: During the pyramid section the connection between a bracer and flipper is not made. Both are in the air and reach for each other, but don’t connect. The flip is illegal as performed due to not having a bracer. What should factor into whether it is a deduction or not? When, if ever, should… Continue reading WDYT: Missed Connection
Letter to USASF members from the Board of Directors
To all USASF members: This letter contains important updates from the Board of Directors on our athlete protection policies as well as plans and activities for competitive club cheer and dance in 2021. Following a challenging year for all of us due to the pandemic, we begin to think about a more normalized environment for… Continue reading Letter to USASF members from the Board of Directors
Reviewing the Reviews
I recently worked an in person event as the Scoring and Deduction review person. Review requests were submitted via online form so I decided to go back and look at the basis provided for the Legality challenges. There were 63 total, how many do you think fell in each category? USASF Ruling This group said… Continue reading Reviewing the Reviews
In Review – January 2021
The news of January is centered around uncertainty with upcoming event. Worlds and several other events at Disney World have been rescheduled. Dance Worlds is now May 6-7, 2021 Cheer Worlds is now May 8-10, 2021 NCA All-Star Nationals has gone virtual.
USASF: New Ways To Earn a Bid to Worlds 2021!
While the 2020-21 All Star competition season will look unlike any other, we turn optimistically toward the future as plans for The Cheerleading and Dance World Championship™ continue with an eye on celebrating the beauty, athleticism, diversity, lifelong learning and passion that we share in the All Star community. And so, another opportunity for teams… Continue reading USASF: New Ways To Earn a Bid to Worlds 2021!
Varsity: Summit 2021 FAQs Update
Earlier this week Varsity updated their Summit 2021 Frequently Asked Questions document. Highlights include: ALL bid recipients to the 2020 Summit Championships in the Junior and Senior divisions (Paid, At-Large and Wild Card) will be eligible to compete at the 2021 Summit Championships with a WILD CARD bid. Page 1 All teams using a bid… Continue reading Varsity: Summit 2021 FAQs Update
WDYT: Illegal Stunt
This is the first of a couple What Do You Think questions I’m going to pose. Scenario: During the stunt section 1 group performs an illegal skill. What should factor into whether it is a deduction or not? When, if ever, should a penalty be assessed? What do you think and why?
Disney Shuffle
There have been several recent announcements revising the dates of many cheer and dance events held at Walt Disney World. Announced Dates & Order of Events April 16-17 – Quest April 17-18 – UCA All Star April 22-23 – UDA High School April 23-25 – UCA High School April 27-28 – UCA & UDA College… Continue reading Disney Shuffle
In Review – December 2020
Happy New Year! Here’s some of the news from December. Jeff Webb Steps Down as Chairman of Varsity Spirit – Will Still Play a Role in Cheer World via Commercial Appeal. A Huge Slap in the Face’: Frustrations Grow Over Cheerleading’s Mishandled Sexual Misconduct Cases via USA Today.
In Review – November 2020
Welcome to December. Here’s the news we found for November. Cheerleaders’ Campaign Wins Government Approval of Covid-19 Measures via SW Londoner. USA Cheer Launches Nationwide Membership Initiative via USA Cheer. The College Athletes Who Are Allowed to Make Big Bucks: Cheerleaders via New York Times.