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Tweet Dear USASF Members and Officials: The USASF and IASF are endorsed by and belong to the International Cheer Union, the international governing body for Cheer, which is recognized by national cheer federations from 100 different countries. The ICU has traditionally conducted its World Championships for National Teams (like USA Cheer) representing its member countries [...]
Read MoreTweet Check it out! Cheer Biz News made it on an episode of “Glee” and an episode of “The Today Show!” Next, we take over the world! One of our editors caught this screen grab so our readers can bask in the glory along with us. Sue Sylvester was seen reading a special issue of [...]
Read MoreTweet INTERNATIONAL CHEER UNION WELCOMES 100th MEMBER NATION Mongolia has joined the International Cheer Union as its milestone 100th nation. ORLANDO, Fla. (September 2011) — As of September 12, The International Cheer Union (ICU) has welcomed its 100th member country. With the recent additions of cheerleading members in Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, Mongolia becomes [...]
Read MoreTweet ANNUAL COACHES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING May 30-June 2, 2011 At the Doral Resort in Miami, FL Reservation Reminder Special Room Rates & Package Pricing Extended through May 6th The National Allstar Cheerleading Coaches Congress (NACCC) would like to invite all star coaches to attend our annual meeting. The NACCC is a way for all members of [...]
Read MoreTweet Streamline your gym’s electronic equipment by passing some of it on. A new year often signals an urge for renewal. Before any more tech toys find their way into your gym, take stock of what you’re not using and purge outdated equipment. Now that so many devices have converged into multi-purpose handhelds, it might [...]
Read MoreTweet Some parents think they double as coaches, but you make the rules. Have you ever corrected a tumbler, saying something like, “Keep your legs straight and knees together,” only to hear the tumbler’s father repeat it behind you? Introducing: the Unofficial Assistant Coach, the parent who’s compelled to contribute to their child’s coaching, whether [...]
Read MoreTweet The 411 on all those competition-related injuries Between the high-flying stunts, mesmerizing tumbling runs and tricky transitions, it’s true that all-star cheerleading isn’t for the faint of heart. So, given that as cheerleaders, we’re taught to expect the unexpected, it’s no wonder that so many issues arise during the height of competition season. We [...]
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