Cheer Parents 101 Created by the Parent Action Committee (PAC) ? USASF ...

? ? ? What is the PAC? Parent Action Committee is to promote communication and transparency between the parents and the gyms/coaches/events producers/ USASF Chaired by Bill Presson (ACE Cheer Company special needs coach) Includes 17 parents from gyms around the country ...

? What is All-Star Cheerleading? A sport?. ? Involves boys and girls ? Ages 4-18 2 minutes 30 second routine consisting of ? ? ? ? ? Dancing ? Choreog raphed high energy dance moves Stunting ? A group of two or more individuals that elevate another cheerleader in the air Tumbling ? Gymnastic type skills, like cartwheels, back handsprings and twisting Cheering ? Precis e coordinated motions while chanting a gym cheer ...

? ? ? All-Star All-Star vs. Others ? Performs for the challenge, thrill and competition of the sport Can be from the any school or area ? High School ? Primary purpose is to support a local school?s sports team and keep the crowd excited Must be a member of the school ? Optimist/Pop-Warner ? Primary purpose is to support the football team. Great option to learn the basics of cheer ? ...

Why All-Star? ? Develops team skills Individual development ? Confidence developed ? Friendships that will last a lifetime ? Safety credentialed coaches ? Athletic training center with proper equipment ? to support the activities ? USASF governs all-star cheerleading ? Gyms receive certification ? Credentialing ensures proper coach training and safety standards are being met ? www.usasf.net ...

? ? ? ? What does it take to be an All-Star? Team Player Dedicated to the sport and it?s public image Athletes are chosen based upon their skill Time commitment ? Mandatory weekly practices year round ? Traveling during the competition season November - April ...

? ? Levels What are the levels and divisions? ? There are 6 levels in all-star cheer Levels are based upon skill ? ? Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 are the most popular ? Level 6 is offered, but usually only seen at larger competitions Divisions ? August 31 st Based upon age of the oldest cheerleader as of Number of males determine division as well ? Not all levels are offered in each ? divisionhttp://usasf.net.ismme dia.com/ISM2//Member% ? ...

? Levels ? Each level has rules and restrictions of what is allowed to be performed ? Level 1 has 5 divisions as an example ? Tiny ? 5yrs and younger ? Mini ? 8yrs and younger ? Youth ? 11yrs and younger ? Junior ? 14 yrs and younger ? Senior ? 18yrs and younger ? Level 5 has 8 divisions as you cross ages and number of males ? Each gym has a philosophy of team structure to best meet the needs of the athletes and gym ? http://usasf.net/safety/ cheerrules/ ...

? ? ? What are the costs? Costs vary from gym to gym Ensure the cost structure is clearly defined and understood ? Ask questions if you are not sure Two different costs ? Tuition, competition fees, coaches fees ? Uniforms, make-up, shoes, warm-ups, practice clothes ? Travel expenses; gas, airfare, car, hotel, food, souvenirs ...

? ? Costs?continued Competitio n fees ? ? Every competition requires each athlete to pay an entry fee Depending on the types of competitions these could range from $45 to $145 Uniforms ? Each gym determines the uniform for the year ? Many gyms are keeping the same uniform year after year to keep costs low ...