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USASF 2015-16 Cheer Age Grid Posted

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USASF LogoAs a result of the collaboration between the USASF Board of Directors, the NACCC membership and the USASF Cheerleading Rules Committee, we are pleased to present the USASF Cheerleading Age Grid for the 2015-16 season. The changes that have been made are summarized below, as well as being indicated by blue highlighting on the document.

As you know, these changes came a result of proposals submitted by the USASF membership, discussion at USASF regional meetings during the summers of 2013 and 2014 and the slate that was completed by NACCC members in August, 2014.

We sincerely appreciate all of the input and trust that the document will be a help in your current preparation for try-outs and the season ahead.

Summary of Updates for 2015-16

  • Tiny age top raised to 6 years of age
  • Addition of Junior Restricted Level 5
  • International Open Levels 5 & 6 – Small and Large Co-Ed divisions have been defined and added
  • Division II has replaced the use of “Small Gym” throughout document. The definition of what constitutes a Division II gym is provided
  • Cheerleading “prep” athletes will now be counted as part of the definition of what makes a Division II gym
  • A Division II gym is now defined as having 125 athletes or less for the 2015-16. This includes cheerleading “prep” athletes
  • Unplanned athlete replacement parameters are better defined
  • Clarification on what is permitted during “exhibition” performances is included
  • Clarification regarding the allowance for an athlete to crossover from a gym without a level 6 team to a gym with a level 6 team is included
  • A clearer example of international divisions and the use of birthdate cut-off has been provided

USASF – Cheer Age Grid – 2015-16

USASF Cheer Rules Poll Results and What’s Next

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The USASF sent the results of the recent Age Grid and Rules vote and published the results on USASF.net.

USASF LogoThe Process Up To Now

  • Cheer Rules Change Proposal Forms were submitted until June 1, 2014.
  • NACCC Executive Committee and the USASF Cheer Rules Committee reviewed all forms to determine the final list of proposals.
  • Proposals were discussed and debated at all USASF Regional Meetings and at the NACCC Annual Congress Meeting this past summer.
  • USASF Professional Members had one week to cast votes following the NACCC Annual Congress Meeting.

What Happens Next

  • NACCC LogoNACCC Board of Directors and USASF Rules Committee review the results of both the Age Grid and the Cheer Rules slates.
  • USASF Rules Committee presents final rules recommendations to the USASF Board of Directors for approval.
  • 2015-17 Cheer Rules are scheduled to be posted in March, 2015.
  • For those who want more details, the process is posted on line as noted: USASFrules.com.

Cheer Rules Poll Results

Observations Between Convention & Voting Weeks

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Voting week is approaching and talk about the voting slate has taken over my social media feeds. It’s good that people are talking about the items and planning on voting, but I’ve seen too many of the conversations turn sour. Hopefully as the conversations continue everyone involved can be open minded and listen to what’s being said as well as being a little less defensive when others are speaking and a little less offensive when speaking.

USASF Policy & Rules Voting Information

Today is the deadline for updating your USASF Professional Member and Organization profiles for the purpose of voting on the Policy and Rules Changes.

Miscellaneous

USASF LogoCredentialing sessions are starting to be scheduled in various locations across the country. If you need to get credentialed please check USASF.net for new dates and locations.

The Majors added the Cheer Sport Sharks as an exhibition team, making them the first non-American team to be part of the event.

Congratulations to Cherokee Greendeer (National Elected), Tanya Roesel (Midwest Re-elected), Sean Sova (Northeast Elected), Britten Blackburn (Southeast Elected), Brian Barnhart (Southwest Re-elected), Carlos Onofre (West Re-elected), Lisa Golden (1 year Appointed), and Pam Puckett (3 year Appointed) on being elected, re-elected or appointed to the NACCC Executive Committee.

In addition, congratulations to Morton Bergue on being elected as the new chairman of the NACCC Board of Directors, as well as Debbie Love and Cheryl Pasinato for being re-elected to the board, and Brett Hansen for being newly elected to the board.

OverStretch – August 20, 2014