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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

Division II at Worlds Proposal

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Worlds LogoAccording to the USASF Board of Director meeting minutes for June 26, 2013, the concept of adding Division II to Worlds 2014 has been approved. Division II would be for Small Gyms and apply to Small & Medium (All Girl and Coed) divisions only, but Small Gym was not defined. The proposal also states the total number of bids would not change. Seeing as this is the Board of Director meeting minutes, and not an announcement for Division II, many details have yet to be revealed. Below is the text from the meeting minutes:

Les proposed the concept of a Division I and Division II Worlds. Division I would consist of large gyms, Division II would consist of small gyms. The goal is to decrease the number of teams competing in the divisions with large numbers of teams while providing smaller gyms with an avenue to be competitive at Worlds. The number of bids awarded does not change. Small gyms that receive bids will choose whether they want to compete in Division I or Division II. Four divisions would be offered in the first year; Small and Medium Sr. and Small and Medium Sr. Coed. Several concerns and possible solutions were discussed. The goal would be to establish Divisions I and II for Words, 2014.

A motion was made for the board to endorse the concept of Division I and Division II at Worlds and to give the green light to Les for working out the details with the appropriate committees and submitting a recommendation to the board for review. The motion was seconded. The motion passed.

USASF Board of Director Meeting Minutes | Discussion on Fierce Board