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USASF Universal Scoresheet Release & Event Producer Update

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Dear USASF Event Producer Members,

It’s finally here! The FIRST release of the USASF Universal Score Sheet.

USASF LogoThe Universal Score Sheet is the result of the dedicated efforts of a committee comprised of a wide cross section of All Star Cheer coaches, judges and event producers. The two-year process blended the varied philosophies of scoring systems being used throughout All Star Cheer into one standard scoring system for the sport that rewards difficulty, technique and creativity.

The 2012 NACCC Coaches Retreat in Doral, FL is where it all started, when an overwhelming number of coaches, gym owners and event producers agreed the time was right for our sport to create a universal scoring system. John Metz and Kristen Rosario expertly headed the committee, focusing on the end goal of the betterment of All Star. Thank you to them, and the entire committee for reaching that goal.

To follow the timeline that was announced in January, 2014, the Universal Score Sheet (in its test format) is being released this month and is available as an option for event producers to adopt for the 2014-15 competition season. Early adoption of the Universal Score Sheet will help us gather real world testing information to make the official release the best it can be. More information and training on the score sheet will be provided to event producers, coaches and judges in the coming weeks.

Input and feedback will be collected from September through December, 2014 and the score sheet will be adjusted as needed for use at the 2015 Cheerleading World Championship. We look forward to helpful feedback from event producers that choose to use the score sheet during the coming months.

If your company decides to adopt the Universal Score Sheet for the 2014-15 season, please follow these guidelines to ensure successful implementation:

  • Let Les Stella know so that he is aware and can communicate with you during the season to gather your feedback and input.
  • Because this is a “testing” season, please refer to the sheet as the “2015 Worlds Score Sheet.” We will begin using the official name “Universal Score Sheet” after the final version is implemented at The Cheerleading Worlds, 2015.
  • You may recreate the score sheet graphically to include your company logo and the title “2015 Worlds Score Sheet,” but be sure to use the scoring system AS IS so that we can collect accurate feedback as we move forward. Do not alter or modify the scoring system in any way.
  • Provide feedback from your events throughout the season to Les Stella: [email protected].

The USASF is pleased to bring the Universal Score Sheet to its testing phase and looks forward to working closely with you, our event producer members this fall as the system is finalized for full implementation at the 2015 Cheerleading Worlds and then the 2015-16 event season. Thank you for your support!

USASF Announces National Advisory Board Election Results

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Congratulations to the five new coach members, five new event producer members and two new affiliate members that will serve a two year term on the NAB. USASF National Advisory Board elections were held January 28-31, 2014. All USASF Professional Members were eligible to vote.

USASF LogoCoaches

  • Tanya Roesel, Midwest Cheer Elite, OH
  • Lee Grobstein, Star Athletics, NJ
  • Sean Sutton, Cheer Force One, AL
  • Jennifer Graham, Champion Cheer, TX
  • Derick Patterson, Cheergyms.com, CA

Event Producers

  • Ann Lehrmann, Cheer and Dance Extreme
  • Renee Smith, United Cheer
  • Jim Hill, One Up
  • Tres LeTard, Varsity All Star
  • Brandi Sims, JAM Brands

Affiliates

  • Daniel Allen, CheerBandz
  • Shane Womack, Inside Cheerleading/Cheer Biz News/Inside Dance

Meet the NAB members now

What Does the National Advisory Board Do?

The NAB is democratically elected to support athletes and members by addressing emerging issues of broad potential impact and developing policies for the organization when needed. The NAB also selects the annual recipient of the Chairman’s Cup award presented at the VIP Gala at the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds. The NAB has helped develop USASF initiatives including:

  • Athlete ID
  • Career and Professional Membership
  • Professional Responsibility Code
  • Disciplinary Process
  • USASF Mentoring Leaders Program

USASF National Advisory Board Election Candidates

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National Advisory Board (NAB) Elections are now open and close at midnight PST on Friday, January 31st. You must be USASF Professional Members with a green light background check to be eligible to vote. Everyone eligible will be able to vote in the Coach and Affiliate election. In addition, Event Producers have designated a representative that can vote on behalf of the company in the Event Producer and Affiliate elections and Affiliates have designated one representative for the company that can vote in the Affiliate election. The candidates are listed below and more information about each can be found on USASF.net.

USASF LogoMidwest Coach Candidates

  • Darlene Fanning (ICE)
  • Lisa Hemmie (Premier Athletics Michigan)
  • Tanya Roesel (Midwest Cheer Elite)

Northeast Coach Candidates

  • Lee Grobstein (Star Athletics)
  • Denise Olwenik (Keystone Extreme All Stars)
  • Ashley Panaia (Keystone Extreme All Stars)
  • Michele Ziegler (SubZero All Stars)

Southeast Coach Candidates

  • Shane Sharpe (High Fly All Stars)
  • Sean Sutton (Cheer Force One)

Southwest Coach Candidates

  • Jennifer Graham (Champion Cheer)

West Coach Candidates

  • Lynelle Blum (Champion Cheer Athletics)
  • Derick Patterson (Cheergyms.com)

Event Producer Candidates

  • Jim Hill (One Up Championships)
  • Ann Lehrmann (Cheer and Dance Extreme)
  • Tres LeTard (Varsity All Star)
  • Jessica Moore (Spirit Solutions)
  • Brandi Sims (The JAM Brands)
  • Renee Smith (United Cheer)

Affiliate Candidates

  • Daniel Allen (CheerBandz, LLC)
  • Carla Baker (Performance Designs, Inc.)
  • Shane Womack (Inside Cheerleading/CheerBiz News/Inside Dance)